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Buying a SIM card at Frankfurt Airport (Germany)
Since Germany is a member of the European Union, you can use your French SIM card without the risk of hefty roaming charges. If you still need a SIM card, it’s easy to buy one upon arriving in Frankfurt. After the baggage claim area, you’ll find a red “Ortel Mobile” stand. Here are the offers and their prices.
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Prepaid SIM / eSIM in Iceland: how to buy a 4G internet chip?
Roaming fees Planning a road trip in Iceland? You won’t regret it, it’s an A-MA-ZING country! To avoid nasty surprises when you get back, watch out for roaming charges if you plan to use your SIM card there. Indeed, although it’s European, Iceland is not part of the European Union, so it’s not covered by free roaming agreements. However, charges are reasonable for most French operators. Carrier Roaming rates Free Mobile Included in the €20 plan Orange €0.0030 / MB SFR €13.20 / MB Bouygues Telecom Included Buy a SIM card before you leave One way to avoid roaming charges is to get a prepaid SIM card before you leave.…
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Prepaid SIM / eSIM in Norway: how to buy a 4G internet chip?
Roaming fees Norway is not a member of the European Union and is therefore not covered by the “free roaming” rule between EU countries. Despite this, Free and Bouygues have decided to include Norway in their offers. Orange’s roaming rate is very reasonable, but SFR’s is not! Carrier Roaming rates Free Mobile Included Orange €0.0030 / MB Bouygues Telecom Included SFR €13.20 / MB Buy a SIM card before you leave If you plan a little ahead, you can buy a prepaid SIM card before your trip to Norway. You’ll receive it by mail and all you have to do is put the card in your phone when you arrive.…
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Prepaid SIM / eSIM in Cuba: how to buy a 4G internet chip?
Cuba is one of the hardest countries in the world to access the internet. Don’t expect free Wi-Fi everywhere. Public hotspots are rare and you have to buy specific cards (waiting in line) to use them. Even then, the speed is very low and disconnections are frequent. Here’s how you can go about it anyway. Roaming fees As usual outside the EU, roaming fees are very high. However, a pleasant surprise from Bouygues Télécom, even if it comes to more than €500 per gigabyte of data, to avoid! Carrier Roaming rates SFR €13.20 / MB Free Mobile €9.70 / MB Orange €13.31/MB Bouygues Telecom €0.54 / MB Buy a SIM…
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My take on the benefits of the American Express Platinum card (and referral)
This article is about the personal American Express Platinum card. If you’re interested in the ‘business’ version (for your company), check out this article. If you’d like a referral, click this link. American Express: What Is It? While common in some countries, American Express is still relatively underdeveloped in France. Contrary to what you might think, American Express is not a bank—it’s a payment method (like Visa or Mastercard). If you choose to become an American Express customer, it doesn’t mean changing your bank account. When you sign up, you’ll need to authorize Amex to debit your account. Once you receive your card, you can use it daily. Only at…
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Prepaid SIM / eSIM for Oman: how to buy a 4G internet chip?
Roaming fees Some travelers think they can use their French phone plan when they travel abroad. That’s true in EU countries where roaming fees have been free for a few years. Beyond that, it can cost you a lot of money! Here are the roaming rates in Oman for the four main French operators. Carrier Roaming rates SFR €13.20 / MB Orange €13.31/MB Free Mobile €7.50 / MB Bouygues Telecom €10.24 / MB Buy a SIM card before you leave So, as you’ve gathered, it’s not wise to use your French SIM card in Oman. If you want 4G, you’ll need to find another solution. One option is to buy…
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Review (+ referral) of BforBank – Ideal for unlisted securities in PEA / PME
Want to open a BforBank account? Use my referral code: VPZR Relatively little-known, BforBank is a highly reputable bank, a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole. It offers a range of services and payment methods that are 100% free, subject to a few conditions. To my knowledge, it’s the most interesting bank for a niche operation: registering unlisted securities in your PEA / PME account. Crowdfunding investors will appreciate this. Services offered BforBank offers all the standard banking services: Payment methods Livret A savings account PEA & PEA / PME Life insurance … Bank cards BforBank offers two bank cards: A Visa Premier A Visa Infinite The Visa Premier card is 100%…
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Prepaid SIM/eSIM England: How to buy a 4G data SIM?
Roaming fees Among other Brexit consequences, the UK’s departure from the EU ended the roaming agreement that allowed European subscribers to use their phone plans without extra charges. French carriers have so far decided to keep roaming free (except Bouygues, which charges a very reasonable rate). However, this decision is not set in stone, so make sure to check it hasn’t changed before you leave to avoid unpleasant surprises. Carrier Roaming rates SFR Included Free Mobile Included Orange Included Bouygues Telecom €0.003 / MB (for plans with 20 GB or more) Buy a SIM card before you leave If you don’t have a European phone plan, you can always buy…
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Prepaid SIM/eSIM Australia: How to Buy a 4G Data SIM?
Roaming fees Heading to Australia? Even though it’s on the other side of the planet, you’ll likely need internet on your smartphone. If you’re wondering about using your French phone plan there, the answer is no, unless you’re okay with a hefty bill. Except with Free Mobile! Here are the roaming rates depending on the carrier. Carrier Rate Free Mobile Included with the Free plan Orange €13.31/MB SFR €13.20 / MB Bouygues Telecom €10.24 / MB Buy a SIM card before you leave To avoid excessive roaming fees, you can order a prepaid SIM card before you leave. You’ll receive the physical SIM by mail at your home. It will…
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Prepaid SIM / eSIM South Africa: how to buy a 4G data SIM?
Roaming fees How lucky to be planning a trip to South Africa, a chance to visit the incredible Kruger Park! It’ll be really handy to have internet on your smartphone while you’re there, if only for GPS in the car. Unfortunately, unless you’re with Free Mobile, roaming costs a fortune, as shown in the table below. Carrier Rate Free Mobile Included in the €20 plan Orange €13.31/MB SFR €13.20 / MB Bouygues Telecom €10.24 / MB It’s definitely not a good idea to use your French plan in South Africa! Buy a SIM card before you leave The simplest solution is to get a prepaid SIM card before you leave.…
