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Phone plan in Ireland

Posted on 9/27/24 at 8:56 am
Posted by Flyingtigers
Member since Oct 2012
98 posts
Posted on 9/27/24 at 8:56 am
I have Verizon and the international plan which covers Canada and Mexico but curious what is needed for Ireland. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks.
Posted by Zappas Stache
Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Member since Apr 2009
41023 posts
Posted on 9/27/24 at 11:22 am to
Looks like you need Verizon's Travel Pass which is $10/day
Posted by LemmyLives
Texas
Member since Mar 2019
10486 posts
Posted on 9/27/24 at 12:36 pm to
If your phone is paid off, you can use an eSIM from
ETA, just noticed the link didn't paste. The eSIM company is HolaFly.
This post was edited on 9/27/24 at 5:03 pm
Posted by CajunInFL
New Orleans, LA
Member since May 2007
2048 posts
Posted on 9/27/24 at 12:44 pm to
I've got Verizon and when I travel internationally I turn on my phone as soon as I land. Verizon sends me a text saying it'll be $10 a day for their international travel pass, but through the years/months I accrue so many days. I'll use up the days I've accrued first, then pay the $10 a day. Usually only have to pay for a couple of days.
Posted by Penn
Jax Beach
Member since Jan 2008
23584 posts
Posted on 9/27/24 at 12:59 pm to
This is the way
Posted by BRPelican45
Member since Dec 2016
165 posts
Posted on 9/27/24 at 3:39 pm to
Look up e-sim cards. Pretty easy to set up and much cheaper than what Verizon will charge you.
Posted by TheChiefHasArrived
Member since Dec 2011
709 posts
Posted on 9/27/24 at 10:07 pm to
Used to do eSim but int'l is generally $10/day and wifi is so prevalent that it's generally not even worth the couple bucks savings for the small inconvenience. I just leave on airplane mode and connect to wifi in hotel and occasionally at lunch unless I really need it. You can download maps on Google Maps beforehand. Obviously it depends on how much you actually need service second to second for your trip.
Posted by hoopsgalore
Chicago, IL
Member since Nov 2013
8910 posts
Posted on 9/28/24 at 9:10 am to
Few options:
- TravelPass with Verizon for $10/day
- Depending on length of trip, might be worth to just add international plan at $100 for 30 days
- eSIM with Airalo for anything way cheaper than paying Verizon.

I usually opt for Airalo, but that's personal preference.
Posted by deltafarmer
Member since Dec 2019
815 posts
Posted on 9/28/24 at 9:44 am to
I’ve got Verizon. If you sign up for international you don’t have to do anything. As soon as you land in a different country you will get a text message saying your international coverage is working and will cost $10 every 24 hours while you are out of country. No charge until you leave the country. It works great.
Posted by Sheep
Neither here nor there
Member since Jun 2007
19691 posts
Posted on 9/29/24 at 4:24 pm to
When I went to Australia/New Zealand last year, we signed up for Google Fi.

They send you a SIM card (or you can use an eSim).
It's a new phone number, but it's $55/month and works in most international places.

It's way cheaper (and higher data limits) than Verizon @ $10/day.

You just switch your SIM back and cancel the service when you return.
Posted by LA_Sunshine
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2018
1 post
Posted on 9/29/24 at 5:00 pm to
Thank you! Planning on going to Denmark and Spain. I have been trying to figure out the international phone service plan.
Posted by LemmyLives
Texas
Member since Mar 2019
10486 posts
Posted on 9/29/24 at 6:17 pm to
Maps.me is based on open source data and makes very clear which maps you’ve downloaded, which is super important. You can download languages ahead of time for Microsoft translate etc and not have to rely on net access.

Whether you do am eSIM online, at the airport, or overpriced Verizon service, do the basics of turning off uploads and downloads of pictures, podcasts, videos etc when not on WiFi.
Posted by Lawyered
The Sip
Member since Oct 2016
35054 posts
Posted on 9/30/24 at 11:17 am to
Be careful Roaming... don't want your bill to be Dublin in surprise.
Posted by TheDeathValley
New Orleans, LA
Member since Sep 2010
19021 posts
Posted on 9/30/24 at 3:49 pm to
quote:

Looks like you need Verizon's Travel Pass which is $10/day



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