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Can anyone recommend a sim only deal for 2 months for european travel

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Hello
I just need 2 months of a sim to cover Italy, France, Austria, Germany, Belgium and Switzerland.
Phone calls, texts, some data but don't needs vast amounts.
Or do I try and get a french sim once out there?
Thanks

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  • BUFF
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    will you be able to top up from abroad (e.g. online)? The reason that I ask is that many of the network operators either already have or are in the process of abandoning "traditional" PAYG in favour of monthly allowances.
    Afaik O2 (& MVNOs using it) still have free roaming in Europe, as do EE & Three PAYG. A quick check looked like Vodafone PAYG probably isn't going to be competitive.
    You can also check the likes of RWG to see what they offer.
  • dazednco
    dazednco Posts: 10 Forumite
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    Thank you, yes I'll have the ability to get it topped up if needed and its not the end of the world if it runs out.
    O2 offered £30 a month which was more than I was expecting but I suspect they over estimated the data required, I'll check out EE tomorrow. Thanks again
  • GrumpyDil
    GrumpyDil Posts: 2,062 Forumite
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    Have a look at Lebara no minimum contract and includes roaming. 
  • virgo17
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    edited 21 June 2022 at 11:59AM
    I don't believe Lebara include free roaming in Switzerland which was one of the OP's requirements. They have free roaming to their Zone 1 and Zone 1EEA. Switzerland is in their Zone 3.

    Details here:-

    https://mobile.lebara.com/gb/en/rates
  • BUFF
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    dazednco said:
    Thank you, yes I'll have the ability to get it topped up if needed and its not the end of the world if it runs out.
    O2 offered £30 a month which was more than I was expecting but I suspect they over estimated the data required, I'll check out EE tomorrow. Thanks again
    Also look at MVNOs using the networks e.g. Tesco & Giffgaff for O2 e.g. https://www.tescomobile.com/no-contract-sim
    Be aware that many will have a "reasonable use" roaming data cap e.g. 12Gb of data - if you are planning on using lots (it doesn't sound like you are) try to use wifi instead.
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