timmyajmy93wrx

iTrader: (27)

Hi All

Taking the family to Menorca at the end of summer & would like to know if anyone can recommend a spanish 3G PAYG sim for me to use the Ipad & iphones whilst we are there.

I know our phones are ok to use abroad with current providers, but want to use the ipad as sat nav or the wifes iphone as they are open to any sim & do not want to eat into any 'package' we have here incase they take the pee and get a massive bill upon our return.

I know its not a massive island & i have been before, but would rather just take the ipad - wife's not to good at map reading & she will be looking after the little lad in the back, so best to just let me get on with it

Ive seen a few on egay, but they asking for passport numbers etc?

or is it best to just buy a PAYG when i get there & top it up?

Anyone done this or can recommend a network/sim i would appreciate it

JackClark

I use a sim from Masmovil, picked it up in a phone store, they did need passport number, data is 8 Cents a Megabyte.

The settings to enable internet on your iPad are here http://www.unlockit.co.nz/mobilesett...ngs.php?id=197
I had to call Masmovil to enable Internet on the Sim.

speedking

Take your Tomtom.

mattstant

Borrow a gps enabled nokia and get turn by turn sat nav for free no connection required if you download maps to the phone

JackClark

Both of those are probably a better idea, I think the rules changed last year and now the shops are more strict on handing them out to tourists. You might also have to cut the sim to fit as they don't usually stock micro sims.

timmyajmy93wrx

iTrader: (27)

cheers for the replies, i also have a micro sim cutter

i have a garmin & dont want to upgrade it or buy a tom tom

matt - is that only applicable to nokia's or is there some app that would do iphones?

btw, i have download the app - 'menorca offline maps' what this is/would be like i have no idea! perhaps it would work as it wants to use my current location when you open the app

mattstant

i have no idea about about any i phone app besides google maps.
I have used google maps on my n8 in the uk and it runs very well but needs a constant data connection so would be VERY pricey solution

stevebt

iTrader: (8)

Free Wifi is available in loads of bars and hotels abroad now so its just easier to use that when its free

timmyajmy93wrx

iTrader: (27)

Cheers stevebt but it's more for sat nav stuff as well and scared of using our uk tariffs/Sims incase I get a nasty bill on return

Jaybird-UK

Copilot for iPhone has all the maps on it and does not require data connection, if that's priced a bit too much for your pocket take a look at Skobbler for iPhone/iPad. It's a free satnav app and if you want the maps on the device (ie does not require data connection) its just a couple of quid

mannyo

I have a Yoigo pay as you go spanish sim which I use for data when I am in spain for work or holiday, works fine with no hassle.

I also have a Orange Spain PAYG simcard which I use for voice calls. Using this sim is much cheaper to phone the UK than using a payphone or your own UK simcard.

To get a payg sim, simply go to a shop once you are on the island, its straightforward but can be complicated to get one. After the Madrid train bombings all PAYG cards must have a traceable route back to the user, so expect the shop to photocopy your passport, its normal practice and without it the phone network will not activate the sim. The same process is followed by locals, so its not just tourists that have to go through this.

timmyajmy93wrx

iTrader: (27)

i have skobbler already, its a great sat nav did not know it would do outside uk!?

will look at Yoigo sim when i get there then, i only want it a s a just in case

thanks for the helpfull info folks, appreciate it