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Internet access in Spain

I'm hoping that someone here can give me some advice on getting temporary high speed internet access in Spain. I've never been to Europe, so I'm not sure how it works over there.
I am going to be staying in an apartment in Torredembarra, Spain for about 2 months. I have been told that there is currently no internet connectivity in the apartment unit and no guarantee that free wifi access is available within range. I will be living and working from there, and my livelihood depends upon high-speed internet access, so I need to figure this out before I go.
Would it be better to find a pay-as-you-go cell plan that includes 3G data, or to look into having DSL/Cable/etc installed at the apartment for 2 months? Here is some additional info that I'm factoring in:
I will need to make and receive phone calls from/to the states while there, as well as having a local cell phone. I'm thinking about using Skype In/Out for calls to the states. I'm even considering getting TMobile HotSpot @ Home service to make calls from any wifi hotspot. But regardless, I will be getting a local pay-as-you-go cell plan. Any other ideas?
My notebook has bluetooth, wifi, and gprs/edge built in (sony viao), but no 3G. Would it be better to get a 3G card for it, or connect via bluetooth to a 3G mobile phone? Can I make calls at the same time as data is being used?
I'm not interested in spending all day at a cafe or bar with free wifi. I need to be able to work from the apartment, or I just won't be very productive.
If it is available, I hope to purchase an unlocked HTC Kaiser while over there. If that isn't available, then any suggestions on what to get?
I need to be able to use SSH from where ever I am to manage servers remotely. So a windows mobile device with data is preferred.
Because of all this, I'm thinking that I should not worry about the DSL/cable thing and just get a 3G cell phone/plan. Since I need a phone anyway, why get a phone and land service? Or would it be cheaper to get a cheap cell plan and land service? Any feedback on this?
If I was to get a mobile data plan, can I get 3G data plans on a pay-as-you-go basis, or do you have to sign up for a contract?
What mobile phone provider would be best for this situation? What handset?
Can I get DSL/cable installed in a residence for only a couple months? How long does it take to get installed once ordered? How much does it cost per month?
What kind of costs would be involved, assuming I am using a fair amount of data? I'm prepared to spend some money on this, but of course I'd rather be as economical as possible while still having a good solution.
Please offer your advice! If you know of another forum that would be more appropriate for this type of question, please let me know. I couldn't figure out where to post this.
Thanks!
In case it helps, I have a USA T-Mobile MDA (Wizard) with gprs/edge support but no 3G support.

I hope this will work

I am going to Cozumel, Mexico in a week and was wondering if I can use my T-Mobile cellphone plan there? I don't know if this helps but my AT&T Tilt in unlocked, obviously so I can use it on T-mobile. Any ideas or suggestions?
Thanks,
Chris

I just got back from Cozumel about a month ago (will be back again in 3 weeks) but I just call ATT and have the International plan put on my phone. It still costs a ton of money to use the phone because you are using a Mexican carrier. Inbound text is free but out bound is like 50 cents per text (I have the unlimited text plan).
Just FYI, there is NO cell coverage on the south part of the island or the east side of the island.
There are generally WIFI connections down town if you need data.

Well if all else fails, you would still be able to make internet calling.

how do i make internet calls

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Skype (internet calling)

[Q] how do i get 3g with tmobile sim

i have g tab unlocked 3g wifi us version.i took my sim out of my samsung highlight i have internet plan with t mobile it is not a smart phone.i put the sim in the tablet and the phone works butt no internet or 3g i get a message from tmobile to get a dif net plan is this the only way to get the internet wile travaling i do get the internet from wifi at home I AM NEW TO THIS I DONT KNOW ANY TERMS OR NAMES USED IM TRYING TO LEARN CAN SOMEONE HELP WITH STEP BY STEP FOR 50 YEAR OLD DUMMY THANKS MIKE

it is not going to work, best on TMOUS u could achieve is voice+edge.
Now that they have caught you, best you can get is Voice and no data plan, so u would have to rely on APs or free wifi.
This is until enough of us complain to have them either make another plan for us, or modify a current plan to allow for voice and edge. Your SGT is limited on TMOUS by hardware, so no 3G.

The "Holy Grail" - Tab with International Phone + 3g Data

I have a T-Mo tab/T-Mo contracted service (for another year) running OC Hermes (which totally rocks!).
Problem is, I want to use my Tab as my phone (light phone use, but I need it to ring and answer it when I need it, hence I have to lose T-Mo/modem switch. I need 3G data - who doesn't? Use is in Domestic US with Europe for a month out of the year - seems simple enough.
I have a depricated VZ Winmo 6.5 device with my "real" number, and found a 3rd party SIM (Tru) that will let you port your number, and provide "reasonable" cost US Domestic and European Voice and Data roaming, so I can get voice/data service and keep my number.
Now I just need to figure out which Tab to buy:
Can the AT&T Tab be customized to work with voice and 3G data simultaneously without modem/switching, and if so, on which SIM/Network(s) in the US other than AT&T?
If I were to replace my T-Mo Unit, should I buy the AT&T or the European Tab?
Will either get this done? Thanks all in advance for any help.
- Cathy

would also like to know the answer to this...

T-mobile tab with t-mobile sim:
Voice, sms, mms, and EDGE data **or** 3g data only.
Flash any rom besides stock to get the dialer capability. Use the Rotohammer modem switch to go between these options. If you are on the 3g mode the phone won't ring, your caller will get the same thing as if they called you when your phone was turned off. You have to delete a system folder to enable web browsing.
At&t tab with at&t sim:
Voice, sms, mms, 3g data, no switch necessary.
Flash any rom besides stock to get the dialer capability. No system files to tinker with.
#####At&t tab with at&t sim is the easiest, best option for a complete phone and data experience.

Thank you @Rangercaptain!
@Rangercapain, you are a gentleman and a scholar!
I thought AT&T did both now, but the info on the boards conflicts, some because it is dated before you fine folks figured this all out, and some because newer users haven't flashed a custom ROM, but I wanted to be sure before sinking another $350 into a dead-end with the telephony.
I was contemplating the SGSII but at $700 US and without Alter's incredible ROM for everything else, it wasn't going to work, and I really don't want two devices.
I realize T-Mo is on the funky 1700 band here so I knew non-T-Mo SIMs were likely only going to get me 2G, but I wasn't sure about AT&T.
If I go with the AT&T Tab, do you know if the 3rd party SIMs like SimpleMobile or Tru Mobile will also do both 3G and voice? AT&T rapes you like everyone else US domestic on Euro Roaming Data ($15/mb is insanity), and I was foolishly hopiing for a SIM that I could use here and in Europe without re-mortaging the house!
Can I determine this definitively by confirming the GSM bands specified by the SIM reseller?
Thank you thank you thank you

My at&t voice, unlimited text, and 2 gigs of data is $35 per month. Like you said, don't use the pay as you go, because that is crazy. Have you seen the Walmart phone/data pay as you go - Straight Talk I think. I will check it out and post back here.
SimpleMobile is exactly the same as T-mobile, so not good with at&t tab or euro tab. I haven't heard of TruMobile. Just google "trumobile frequencies". You want to see 1900/900 or 1900/850.

Straight Talk is a no-go. They sell phones, not sim cards.

rangercaptain said:
T-mobile tab with t-mobile sim:
At&t tab with at&t sim:
Voice, sms, mms, 3g data, no switch necessary.
Flash any rom besides stock to get the dialer capability. No system files to tinker with.
#####At&t tab with at&t sim is the easiest, best option for a complete phone and data experience.
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does it have a minimum data plan requirement? have an ATT iphone4 with the $15 200MB data plan. can i just put my iphone simcard on the GalTab? will i get the dreaded text messages from BIG BROTHER? or will it suffice? or will i be asked to upgrade to a higher data plan?
TIA
jeraldyne

tanjeraldyne said:
does it have a minimum data plan requirement? have an ATT iphone4 with the $15 200MB data plan. can i just put my iphone simcard on the GalTab? will i get the dreaded text messages from BIG BROTHER? or will it suffice? or will i be asked to upgrade to a higher data plan?
TIA
jeraldyne
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You can put that sim in your tab, and you won't get the dreaded message. They are after unlimited iphone plans. But you will BURN through 200mb in about 20 minutes. Study your at&t bill, then add 1gig for $15, or 2gigs for $25 (my plan).

Tru Mobile is at&t compatable, but the data works out to $350 per gigabyte.

Global SIMs
@Rangercaptain -
You are right about the data cost, but overseas, that is a "bargain" compared to roaming rates even on AT&T. They have a fixed data rate for "business" customers that is pretty competitive ($30/month 500mb in the US, $60 if you are in the UK or AUS, and they are adding 20 more countries in 2012). I may try them for a little while (till I return in late September) since I can always go to AT&T later (there is no contract) if I want to.
Did AT&T let you get a SIM for the tab that does both voice and data without any gripes? Maybe I can just go AT&T, port my number over, and get a MaxRoam for overseas.
I have been researching this like crazy, and at .80 Euro/MB they are about the cheapest I could find for "global" roaming, but they are one of those pay-go cos that eat your balance if you don't use it.
We are in 11 countries (a cruise) and there is no feasible way to buy a SIM in every port, or all I will have seen at the end of this odyssey will have been a ton of Vodaphone stores .
Thank you so much again!

I bought the tab at a retail store and told them I didn't want any contract. A few days later I added a 2 gig per month data and voice plan to a family plan. I told them it was for an android phone I had at home. They gave me the sim and I went out, and put it in the tab, and whammo! So sweet, 3g and voice.
When you are overseas there are so many pay as you go options, but yes, it could involve a lot of phone shops. No way to buy vodafone or orange sim and pay the roaming? And I'm guessing the cruise ship and hotels will have wifi for free. There are methods to make voice calls when you are on awifi connection, called skype.

"International Data Roaming" - Have you tethered with it?

Many of us are on Simple Choice Unlimited plans. These plans do include what T-mobile called "Unlimited International Data Roaming".
I'm sure many have traveled outside of USA and used their data free. But, have you tried to tether? I'm wondering if it would be a problem and if T-mobile knows we are sharing the data while overseas.
Any insight?

As far as I know international data speeds are 2g so I think thetering will be Imposible, unless you change the plan not sure though

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Have you run into problems while being out of USA? Last week I had to travel into Mexico and dunno what the hell happen but my Data was going on and off randomly. It show it was on a mexican carrier getting 3g speed but soon as I tried to open gmail or use any chat app my data seem to get cut off?

xKrAzYInSaNiTyx said:
Have you run into problems while being out of USA? Last week I had to travel into Mexico and dunno what the hell happen but my Data was going on and off randomly. It show it was on a mexican carrier getting 3g speed but soon as I tried to open gmail or use any chat app my data seem to get cut off?
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Nope, so far i've used it in Taipei and Hong Kong. No problems here.

I travelled to Canada, Dubai, and Pakistan over the summer with my Note 3. Used data with no issues in all 3 countries. Had 4G in Islamabad in some parts. 4G in Dubai. Same with Canada. I'm sure you could tether with those speeds (I got between 5-10Mbps) at the minimum when on my phone was showing "4G."

shorty87 said:
I travelled to Canada, Dubai, and Pakistan over the summer with my Note 3. Used data with no issues in all 3 countries. Had 4G in Islamabad in some parts. 4G in Dubai. Same with Canada. I'm sure you could tether with those speeds (I got between 5-10Mbps) at the minimum when on my phone was showing "4G."
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Once we travel overseas did you just turn the phone on and connected to the avaliable network or did you use a sim, not sure how it works

mike28 said:
Once we travel overseas did you just turn the phone on and connected to the avaliable network or did you use a sim, not sure how it works
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Just turn on your phone. It will automatically connect to the best available network.

Currently in mexico, im having trouble connecting with movistar , my data seems to be connecting and disconnecting. The only fix i found is to turn off and on my data and itll work for a while. Seems like a bug because a couple months ago i had my note 3 and would work great.
As for tethering, its 2G speeds so its very slow. I tether to my sister as she has sprint.