Report on using Orange Mobicarte in France - Page 23

woody1 · 26-12-2013, 21:01

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Originally Posted by UKSTEVE

French mobile data on pre-pay is always problematic. At 3 euros a day for 500MB the EuropaSIM service is a doddle to use. No brainer really

+Steve

I looked at the EuropaSIM website and it says that they're sold out of sim cards for 2013. That doesn't really tell me much. Does anybody know how long they've been sold out? Are they likely to have more cards at the beginning of 2014?

UKSTEVE · 31-12-2013, 00:50

I seem to recall this happening a few years back - also over the Xmas/New Year holiday - I think they are just indicating they are closed for the holidays.

Motorhome WiFi are open for business - http://www.motorhomewifi.com/ - so they may be a better - and slightly cheaper - option for a EuropaSIM card.

Hope this info assists / Steve

flychr · 03-01-2014, 09:24

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At 3 euros a day for 500MB the EuropaSIM service is a doddle to use. No brainer really

my europasim is from may 2012 ! will it work with the 3 euros a day for 500MB ?

Chr

UKSTEVE · 04-01-2014, 16:46

Sadly not - that's on the old 50/150MB tariff.

I had one of those, but after trying to register on the Vodafone ITA site to create an account (necessary to change tariff) I went round in circles for a few days. Gave up.

Bought a new SIM with the new tariff.

+Steve

flychr · 05-01-2014, 14:29

thanks for the answer! I have ordered a new sim!!!!

UKSTEVE · 05-01-2014, 18:50

EuropaSIM were quite helpful - they suggested using up the spare credit on the old SIM...

BTW, I noticed that MotorhomeWifi have stopped selling SIMs on their own - this makes EuropaSIM the only supplier of SIMs on their own...

+Steve

flychr · 21-01-2014, 11:58

Received the new sim and there are 5 euros on the sim (call 404) does sim livie for a year with only 5 euros? or should rush to put 10 euro on sim?

Chr

UKSTEVE · 21-01-2014, 14:50

Some resellers claim that Voda Italy credit does not expire - I have my doubts, so I make a chargeable event (sadly at a cost of 3 euros) every six months.

This usually involves travel outside of the UK, so not a biggie for me.

I'm sure other members of this forum will have more precise knowledge...

+Steve

peterdoo · 21-01-2014, 16:01

If you have a smartphone you can install "My vodafone" app from Vodafone Omnitel. It will show you the expiration date and current balance. Once configured it works via WiFi without EuropaSIM card inserted.

Some users reported successful upgrade of the old EuropaSIM cards to the new Smart Passport option using the following procedure:
"Call the number 42070 (free from many roaming countries). Reply "1" to all announcements. The last one informs you that the option Passport Mobile Internet needs to be deactivated in order to activate Smart Passport. You confirm that one with "1" as well."

rfranzq · **cheapest chargeable event? -** 21-01-2014, 19:15

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Originally Posted by UKSTEVE

so I make a chargeable event (sadly at a cost of 3 euros) every six months.

How much is an SMS from UK to ??

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UKSTEVE (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 197 Join Date: 26 Dec 2004 Location: Sheffield UK Country:	31-12-2013, 00:50 I seem to recall this happening a few years back - also over the Xmas/New Year holiday - I think they are just indicating they are closed for the holidays. Motorhome WiFi are open for business - http://www.motorhomewifi.com/ - so they may be a better - and slightly cheaper - option for a EuropaSIM card. Hope this info assists / Steve [size=2]Steve Gold PO Box 1014, Sheffield S10 5YG, UK Home mobie: Telefonica O2 Other UK mobiles: 3, Vodafone, Virgin Foreign SIMs: Toggle (multi); Germany (Fonic); Poland (Orange PL); Skype: stevewgold

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UKSTEVE (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 197 Join Date: 26 Dec 2004 Location: Sheffield UK Country:	04-01-2014, 16:46 Sadly not - that's on the old 50/150MB tariff. I had one of those, but after trying to register on the Vodafone ITA site to create an account (necessary to change tariff) I went round in circles for a few days. Gave up. Bought a new SIM with the new tariff. +Steve [size=2]Steve Gold PO Box 1014, Sheffield S10 5YG, UK Home mobie: Telefonica O2 Other UK mobiles: 3, Vodafone, Virgin Foreign SIMs: Toggle (multi); Germany (Fonic); Poland (Orange PL); Skype: stevewgold

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flychr (Offline) Member Advanced Member Posts: 78 Join Date: 25 Jun 2011 Country:	05-01-2014, 14:29 thanks for the answer! I have ordered a new sim!!!!

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UKSTEVE (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 197 Join Date: 26 Dec 2004 Location: Sheffield UK Country:	05-01-2014, 18:50 EuropaSIM were quite helpful - they suggested using up the spare credit on the old SIM... BTW, I noticed that MotorhomeWifi have stopped selling SIMs on their own - this makes EuropaSIM the only supplier of SIMs on their own... +Steve [size=2]Steve Gold PO Box 1014, Sheffield S10 5YG, UK Home mobie: Telefonica O2 Other UK mobiles: 3, Vodafone, Virgin Foreign SIMs: Toggle (multi); Germany (Fonic); Poland (Orange PL); Skype: stevewgold

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flychr (Offline) Member Advanced Member Posts: 78 Join Date: 25 Jun 2011 Country:	21-01-2014, 11:58 Received the new sim and there are 5 euros on the sim (call 404) does sim livie for a year with only 5 euros? or should rush to put 10 euro on sim? Chr

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UKSTEVE (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 197 Join Date: 26 Dec 2004 Location: Sheffield UK Country:	21-01-2014, 14:50 Some resellers claim that Voda Italy credit does not expire - I have my doubts, so I make a chargeable event (sadly at a cost of 3 euros) every six months. This usually involves travel outside of the UK, so not a biggie for me. I'm sure other members of this forum will have more precise knowledge... +Steve [size=2]Steve Gold PO Box 1014, Sheffield S10 5YG, UK Home mobie: Telefonica O2 Other UK mobiles: 3, Vodafone, Virgin Foreign SIMs: Toggle (multi); Germany (Fonic); Poland (Orange PL); Skype: stevewgold

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peterdoo (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Fan Posts: 137 Join Date: 20 Sep 2013 Country:	21-01-2014, 16:01 If you have a smartphone you can install "My vodafone" app from Vodafone Omnitel. It will show you the expiration date and current balance. Once configured it works via WiFi without EuropaSIM card inserted. Some users reported successful upgrade of the old EuropaSIM cards to the new Smart Passport option using the following procedure: "Call the number 42070 (free from many roaming countries). Reply "1" to all announcements. The last one informs you that the option Passport Mobile Internet needs to be deactivated in order to activate Smart Passport. You confirm that one with "1" as well."