Cheap GPRS card to surf on Internet while traveling in the car all around Europe...

kenilchattiero

Hi to you all and I present myself cause this is my first post:
I am Luca , an 25 yo Italian guy that lives in Belgium and I love to travel, that's why I ask this question:

I am looking for a cheap GPRS card (or whatever) to surf on Internet while traveling in the car all around Europe...

I live in Belgium and here is really easy to "be abroad" cause the country is very small,
I would like to have at least the possibility to check emails and surf on some web pages during my trips with the car..

does someone have a solution for me?

a flat rate or a "pay what you use" tariff, it doesnt matter, it should be cheap, I don't care if is not so fast...

thanks in advance!!

Luca

kenilchattiero · 13-01-2008, 22:25

Please HELP!!!

Stu · 13-01-2008, 23:25

We've been struggling with data for years. That is why you are hearing silence. For a long time Wind out of Italy had an affordable package, but now it is gone. There is a Czech package posted in this forum that is pretty good, but is contract only.

http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/new-...-o2-t3149.html

Bossman · 13-01-2008, 23:39

There may be others that I am not aware of. Howecer, while it's not realy that cheap, Virgin UK charges the same for data roaming or not. So, that is the card I use for data when I travel. It's half of what my provider AT&T charges for data roaming.

snaimon · **rates? -** 14-01-2008, 02:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bossman

There may be others that I am not aware of. Howecer, while it's not realy that cheap, Virgin UK charges the same for data roaming or not. So, that is the card I use for data when I travel. It's half of what my provider AT&T charges for data roaming.

So what does Virgin UK charge?

When will UM+ introduce data? They have claimed they intend to do this. If they can, that may be their big advantage IF the rate is low enough.

One unpleasant alternative is a different SIM for each country you roam in. Rates in Germany are not too bad, right?

Stan

Stu · 14-01-2008, 02:57

Bossman,

What is that rate? I'm hunting for South Africa and Brazil at the moment.

meir · **SA data -** 14-01-2008, 08:01

I believe for South African data is better to use local Virgin SA SIM card. No idea about Brazil.

Bossman · 14-01-2008, 09:14

It's about 5 pounds/meg.

http://www.virginmobile.com/vm/callC...ymentPlan=PAYG

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu

Bossman,

What is that rate? I'm hunting for South Africa and Brazil at the moment.

meir · **Virgin SA Data Rates -** 14-01-2008, 10:14

VIRGIN SA DATA RATES
SMS messages Virgin to Virgin R0.20
First 5 SMS messages per day R0.60
Further SMS messages R0.35
International SMS messages R1.20
MMS messages R0.75
GPRS/EDGE Data per MB R0.50

Stu · 14-01-2008, 14:07

I'm guessing that I'll be in South Africa for roughly one week. I didn't think it was worth getting a prepaid, but I'm rethinking.

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kenilchattiero (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 2 Join Date: 06 Oct 2007 Country:	Cheap GPRS card to surf on Internet while traveling in the car all around Europe... - 06-10-2007, 22:16 Hi to you all and I present myself cause this is my first post: I am Luca , an 25 yo Italian guy that lives in Belgium and I love to travel, that's why I ask this question: I am looking for a cheap GPRS card (or whatever) to surf on Internet while traveling in the car all around Europe... I live in Belgium and here is really easy to "be abroad" cause the country is very small, I would like to have at least the possibility to check emails and surf on some web pages during my trips with the car.. does someone have a solution for me? a flat rate or a "pay what you use" tariff, it doesnt matter, it should be cheap, I don't care if is not so fast... thanks in advance!! Luca

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kenilchattiero (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 2 Join Date: 06 Oct 2007 Country:	13-01-2008, 22:25 Please HELP!!!

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Stu (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Guru Posts: 1,091 Join Date: 11 Feb 2004 Location: Detroit (formerly Dubai) Country:	13-01-2008, 23:25 We've been struggling with data for years. That is why you are hearing silence. For a long time Wind out of Italy had an affordable package, but now it is gone. There is a Czech package posted in this forum that is pretty good, but is contract only. http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/new-...-o2-t3149.html Last edited by Stu; 13-01-2008 at 23:32..

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Bossman (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Professionist Posts: 1,257 Join Date: 22 Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Country:	13-01-2008, 23:39 There may be others that I am not aware of. Howecer, while it's not realy that cheap, Virgin UK charges the same for data roaming or not. So, that is the card I use for data when I travel. It's half of what my provider AT&T charges for data roaming. Phones: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, Samsung Galaxy A50, ASUS zenfone 3, Sim cards: AT&T (Contract), 3 UK, Piranha Mobile

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Stu (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Guru Posts: 1,091 Join Date: 11 Feb 2004 Location: Detroit (formerly Dubai) Country:	14-01-2008, 02:57 Bossman, What is that rate? I'm hunting for South Africa and Brazil at the moment.

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meir (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 269 Join Date: 21 Feb 2006 Location: It's long story Country:	SA data - 14-01-2008, 08:01 I believe for South African data is better to use local Virgin SA SIM card. No idea about Brazil.

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meir (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 269 Join Date: 21 Feb 2006 Location: It's long story Country:	Virgin SA Data Rates - 14-01-2008, 10:14 VIRGIN SA DATA RATES SMS messages Virgin to Virgin R0.20 First 5 SMS messages per day R0.60 Further SMS messages R0.35 International SMS messages R1.20 MMS messages R0.75 GPRS/EDGE Data per MB R0.50

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Stu (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Guru Posts: 1,091 Join Date: 11 Feb 2004 Location: Detroit (formerly Dubai) Country:	14-01-2008, 14:07 I'm guessing that I'll be in South Africa for roughly one week. I didn't think it was worth getting a prepaid, but I'm rethinking.