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SIM card options for Spain and Portugal

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SIM card options for Spain and Portugal

I have an unlocked Android Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G phone. It does not support eSim but will work fine with a physical SIM card. I would appreciate any recommendations for SIM cards available for a tourist which can be purchased in Spain upon arrival in Seville.

I will be coming from the US, but it appears to still be difficult to purchase a SIM card prior to arrival. I have done this many times successfully but found that buying it locally in Spain is much easier overall.

Any recommendations for a carrier that will work in Spain? I will also be in Lisbon for a few days at the end of our trip, it would be good if I could use it there as well. My understanding is that in most cases within the EU that SIMS from major providers should work in both countries.

Thanks in advance for your advice and recommendations.

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South Portland...
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1. Re: SIM card options for Spain and Portugal

I have used Orange, which I purchased through Amazon before leaving the States. It worked without any problems in both Spain and Portugal.

A couple of notes; after installing it and turning the phone on, I had to do a restart before it was recognized. If you plan to use it for more than two weeks, you'll need to register it though their website.

Washington, Virginia
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2. Re: SIM card options for Spain and Portugal

David, thanks very much. Which card specifically did you get through Amazon and was it a different provider or directly from Orange? It appears that Orange uses "partners" to provide SIM cards within the US.

Your comments are very positive, thanks very much. If you can share the specifics I would appreciate it.

Dennis

South Portland...
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4. Re: SIM card options for Spain and Portugal

David, thank you so much.

Dennis

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5. Re: SIM card options for Spain and Portugal

thank you, David. I am looking for the same thing!

Keswick Ridge...
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6. Re: SIM card options for Spain and Portugal

David: how long was the card good for?

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7. Re: SIM card options for Spain and Portugal

Based on the Amazon listing, 14 days.

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