Buy Prepaid SIM for use in Spain, but mailed to US?

I'm going to Spain in a weeks. I would like to have a SIM card in hand before we arrive in Spain.

Does anyone have experience purchasing a SIM card to use in Spain before arriving in Spain?

These are the requirements I'm looking for:

500MB - 1GB of data over a couple of weeks
No need for voice or SMS (but no harm if included)
Will mail SIM card to US
Should work with Google Galaxy Nexus (which is GSM)

Best Answer

There's a US company called Cellhire which offers a 10GB data bundle for Spain for $99 a month and that includes a USB modem rental. I think they also do those Mifi travel router things which can be handy if you want your laptop AND phone to hook up to the data. There is a $19 setup fee but that covers them shipping it to your home and back again. Like me, it sounds like you prefer the reassurance of something in your hands before you travel. If so then give them a go - they're pretty trustworthy.

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Can a SIM card be shipped internationally?

International SIM cards can help you stay connected when you travel abroad. They allow you to use your own phone and existing cellular plan while in another... country.

Can you get a SIM card mailed to you?

Yes SIM card can be ordered online and includes mail delivery. Just make sure your delivery address is a secure location as several people have already reported "lost" or "missing" SIM card in the past. If you're living in an appartment buildings you'll probably find your simcard somewhere in the main lobby area.

How do I get a prepaid SIM card in Spain?

How to buy a prepaid SIM card

For your new Spanish SIM to work properly, your smartphone needs to be unlocked for all operators.

By law, Spanish SIM cards need to be registered. So you need your passport or national ID card to purchase a prepaid SIM card.

Can I buy SIM card online in Spain?

Spain has 4 big mobile internet providers that all sell prepaid sim cards for tourists. Orange and Vodafone are the two well known European brands and then there is also Movistar and Yoigo.

Buying a prepaid sim card in the United States (April 2022)

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