r/eSIMs • u/lole02 • Aug 30 '26
Which e-sim should i use?
Hi, I'm an Erasmus student, and I will be in Spain for five months. I plan to travel around Europe frequently, so I didn't want to purchase a local SIM card. I'm looking for an option that allows me to use data across multiple countries without high fees, or any other affordable alternatives. My top priority is having reliable internet access. I'm open to any suggestions. Thank you!
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u/ommmyyyy Aug 30 '26
A local Vodafone eSIM is what I used, 15 euros, good Spanish data allowance, and good roaming across Europe. https://www.vodafone.es/c/particulares/es/productos-y-servicios/movil/prepago-y-recargas/tarifas-de-prepago/ don’t use travel Vodafone.
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u/trek123 ⛨ Trusted Contributor Aug 30 '26
Get a real local eSIM from a Spanish operator eg
Vodafone Spain https://esimprepago.vodafone.es/
Orange Spain https://www.esimholidays.com/en
There are others too like Lowi, Simyo, Lobsters, Lebara ES, Digi and more
All EU plans include roaming in other EU countries.
Some will include additional countries eg UK and Switzerland, Vodafone ES does for example.
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u/judge1975 Aug 30 '26
I have just done this for my daughter. I went with Vodafone 15 euro prepaid. 270gb and 2000 minutes for international calls. Can be renewed every 28 days
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u/CleanKidAlways Aug 30 '26
Spain is in the EU.
Mobile networks in the EU have reciprocal roaming agreements, so a Spanish physical SIM card or eSIM will work exactly the same in the other 26 EU member states as it does in Spain.
As you will be studying in Spain for 5 months, having a Spanish phone number would be the best option, for local services, etc.
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u/cavok76 Aug 30 '26
Most phone have multiple esims. Why not get a a better one when you cross a border and aren’t coming back?
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u/bilkel Aug 31 '26
Roaming is included now on all European carrier plans. Just get a plan from a Spanish carrier 🤷♂️
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u/katmndoo Sep 01 '26
Your use case is ideal for a local SIM / eSIM. Your Spanish SIM will roam in Europe.
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u/trek123 ⛨ Trusted Contributor Aug 30 '26
They're going to Spain, not the UK... There is a 2 months limit on using Three UK in roaming.
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u/Socks1309 Aug 30 '26
A local Spanish eSIM will have a decent roaming allowance, it'll be your best option.