How much is 1MB when abroad in Mexico?

MrsE_2

Fifer wrote: »

You don't by any chance have a Kindle 3G, do you Mrs E?

No - I have an iphone & BF has an iphone & ipad.

mattyprice4004

MrsE wrote: »

No - I have an iphone & BF has an iphone & ipad.

You'll be able to turn all mobile connections off, and just leave WiFi on - meaning no chance of a surprise bill.

That $50 might save you hundreds in data charges.

Bongedone

Most of the bars had free wifi when I was over there. I think the main bar on the beach in Akumel has it.

MrsE_2

Bongedone wrote: »

Most of the bars had free wifi when I was over there. I think the main bar on the beach in Akumel has it.

We will be mainly hotel based - I need the rest!

I've got a PAYG sim for my phone, I will put £10 on it & use it for texting DD.

BF will probably want to buy hotel Internet package. Can't be without his iPad ;-)

NiftyDigits

MrsE wrote: »

We will be mainly hotel based - I need the rest!

I've got a PAYG sim for my phone, I will put £10 on it & use it for texting DD.

BF will probably want to buy hotel Internet package. Can't be without his iPad ;-)

Would be better to spend his money on unlocking a cheap MiFi unit and using it with a local SIM. That way he is not restricted to the Hotel and can use it in the UK and futher trips abroad.

MrsE_2

NiftyDigits wrote: »

Would be better to spend his money on unlocking a cheap MiFi unit and using it with a local SIM. That way he is not restricted to the Hotel and can use it in the UK and futher trips abroad.

Mifi unit?

NiftyDigits

MrsE wrote: »

Mifi unit?

Like this or this.

Take the SIM out and keep it for another day. Unlock it for 7 euros using DC Unlocker software and use it most anywhere in the world with local SIM.
It creates your own WiFi Hotspot.

If you start a new thread here or on the Tech forum, you may get more help. I'm a bit busy at the mo.

Herongull

Why would anyone pay £10 for a UK PAYG sim just to use on a holiday to Mexico? £10 for 5 minutes of email checking, plus a couple of texts?:eek:

If you buy a local sim then one would expect data to be a few pence per Mb (instead of £5 or £6), and similarly for calls and texts.

Alternatively go to bars and restaurants with free WiFi - $50 for a week of WiFi sounds extortionate!

I confess that I do use my UK sim when abroad in the EU, but at least data in the EU is only about 70 pence per mb with a UK sim, so in a 2 week holiday, my phone use only costs me a few pounds.

MrsE_2

Herongull wrote: »

Why would anyone pay £10 for a UK PAYG sim just to use on a holiday to Mexico? £10 for 5 minutes of email checking, plus a couple of texts?:eek:

If you buy a local sim then one would expect data to be a few pence per Mb (instead of £5 or £6), and similarly for calls and texts.

Alternatively go to bars and restaurants with free WiFi - $50 for a week of WiFi sounds extortionate!

I confess that I do use my UK sim when abroad in the EU, but at least data in the EU is only about 70 pence per mb with a UK sim, so in a 2 week holiday, my phone use only costs me a few pounds.

I won't use the PAYG sim for Internet only texts, so my £10 would get me 20 texts - far more than I will need.

We are in a 5* all inclusive (except WI-FI) hotel, so it wouldn't make sence to get in buses/cabs into Akumal to pay to drink in bars for free WI-FI, it would cost more than €50 & not be nearly so handy.