dongle for abroad use

teenee60

Hi,to take my laptop on holiday,would this work,buy a unlocked dongle,and then in spain buy a sim card.we have a place over in spain so go about 4 times a year.
any usefull advise would help.thanks

redux

Yes, or you might find locked or unlocked dongle offers from the networks there.

You can find some info on networks and SIMs, but perhaps not so much about data tariffs, on http://www.prepaidgsm.net/en/spain.html . Also, the logos on the left act as links to the network websites

The forum there has some useful discussion, for example this thread, which highlights Yoigo and some of the virtual brands as good for data, with Simyo a strong contender. A search for Spain will find you some older threads

aerostar

Have you not checked the place where you are staying for internet access ?
Many hotels offer it FREE, and some marinas and cafes do as well.

teenee60

its my own place,just need to get to my emails and most important internet banking.i cant always be bothered to walk up to internet cafe/bar

hartcjhart

dont know which part of Spain you are in but go here and contact Colin42

http://costaalmeria.com/costa-almeria-forums/topic.html?id=6642

he is on the ball with internet and phone calls in Spain

Craig (moderator) C almeria

Donnie

hartcjhart wrote: »

dont know which part of Spain you are in but go here and contact Colin42

http://costaalmeria.com/costa-almeria-forums/topic.html?id=6642

he is on the ball with internet and phone calls in Spain

Craig (moderator) C almeria

I would avoid contacting the aforementioned person. Not a good deal at all. Here's what he has to offer: http://www.antascomputerservices.com/page14.html

Whereas, for example; You can get a USB modem there for 39 Euros instead of the 99 Euros offered by "Colin". e.g.: https://www.simyo.es/simyo/portal/store/select-data-priceplan

Better info to be found here.

hartcjhart

Donnie wrote: »

I would avoid contacting the aforementioned person. Not a good deal at all. Here's what he has to offer: http://www.antascomputerservices.com/page14.html

Whereas, for example; You can get a USB modem there for 39 Euros instead of the 99 Euros offered by "Colin". e.g.: https://www.simyo.es/simyo/portal/store/select-data-priceplan

Better info to be found here.

each to their own,I put the link so people can contact Colin for advice:j

,NOT just to purchase,we dont even know where the OP is based in Spain

mobile technology is still pretty backward there as opposed to here so some systems will work well and some not.

I reiterate IF YOU WANT ADVICE about internet access contac 'Colin' he is very helpfull, yes he may recommend his system but you do not have to buy