Prepaid DATA in Spain

[JPSmith]

Anybody know if Carrefour/Orange has data coverage on the Canary Islands (Gran Canaria and Tenerife) and Palma de Mallorca? Visiting these on a cruise this fall.

Thanks.

[inquisitor]

These islands are visited by millions of tourists each year making them a gold mine for network operators. Expect excellent coverage not only on the islands but also at the waters surrounding them. Btw in Spain they have coverage maps, too:
http://movil.orange.es/soporte-y-ayu...-de-cobertura/

New to this forum and very uninformed about mobile and internet in Europe. Using an IPhone which I am comfortable with and have used extensively in Mexico (via WIFI, Skype, etc). I purchased a YOIGO sim card on ebay to insert into an IPhone which will not accept it. No credit on the card so I need a lot of help when I get to Spain and actually try to use it. We will be in Barcelona for 2 nights, then Costa del Sol for 8 nights. I was told that YOIGO charge for internet use is flat 1.20 euros/day. My specific questions:
1. Is the 1.20 euro daily charge for unlimited data usage?
2. Where should I go to activate the card and what will I ask for (what am I trying to buy)? I am thinking maybe I buy 20 euros of credit for example and then each day that I use it, the fee is deducted from that credit?
3. Are there settings that I will need to change or other changes to make on my phone to make it functional?
4. Although purchased primarily for internet usage (and therefore Skype via the internet), are the options for a few calls in Spain and for calling back to the US better or just as good as using Skype?

As you can tell, I am pretty clueless about all of this so would be so appreciate for any knowledge someone is able to share! Thank you!

[dohouch]

no shortage of places to add credit, internet cafes, international call shops, post office (slow), filling stations, some tobacconists, I would write "YOIGO" and your number on a piece of paper and hand it to them with €5 or €10 whatever u want. Yes it's €1.20 +tax =€1.39 I think. Yoigo have some English speaking agents u may have to wait for a ring back. You will need Yoigo to send u the ISP APN settings , Or if u know where to put them try "Connection Name "Yoigo Internet" Data Bearer "Packet data" Access Point Name"internet" User Name and PWD NONE. I use Truphone for international calls over wifi.

[player899955]

I would like to use voice and data on my iPhone, which Spanish provider has the most convenient package?

[cameronjpu]

Has anyone used Carrefour in spain for prepaid data? It seems to be a pretty good plan for travelers. 29e for 3GB spread over a month isn't bad if you're there for 2 weeks as I'm going to be. Curious about any reviews, if someone has used it. I'll be in Barcelona, Nerja, Seville, Granada and Madrid.

[dacritts]

I'm using Carrefour Movil at the moment, but only the basic 100 Mb/day for €1 + IVA @ 18%. No issues with purchase, setting up or signal quality.

Speed drops to about 16 kbps the moment you hit the 100 Mb limit (no need to reconnect).

I've read elsewhere that there can be difficulties with the Orange network (which Carrefour uses) in some rural areas.

My only problem has been with topping up. Most other kiosks and supermarkets don't sell Carrefour Movil, I think Dia supermarkets do. Carrefour Movil online and the bank ATM network don't appear to allow overseas credit/debit cards (tried both several times, always failed). So my only option for topping up has been the Carrefour outlets themselves. But if you only need a once-off purchase for the whole trip you should be OK.

Don't forget to add 18% IVA to all prices quoted. The package costs €10 including IVA and which includes €5 credit. You get 10% discount in-store for any top-up of €20 or more.

Hope that helps. Have a good trip.

[dacritts]

A couple of further thoughts since my earlier reply:
1. to check your balance you have to dial *113# from a cell phone,
2. Overseas SMS are more than €1 each, so expensive.

Hope that helps.

[nic]

There are quite a few Spanish sims that operate a monthly minimum, so its something to consider if wanting a sim to last between visits.

[NeedHelp]

I have an unlocked AT&T Samsung Jack (SGH-i637) from the US. I am here in Spain for a few months and bought a Masmovil SIM card that is supposedly come with data. I have been here for 3 weeks now, the phone/SIM works for call but I have been unable to get data to work so I can access internet. I created a APN with the name "internetmas" as instructed, but still no luck with getting internet access (other than via wifi). Anyone with some pointers or can share his/her experience using the Masmovil SIM in Spain, I would greatly appreciate it.