How to top up orange Spain. Internet while traveling. Analysis of foreign SIM cards. Services and promotions

The tariffs there are extremely simple. Packages are issued for 30 days; if the package runs out, you simply buy it again for 30 days.

Mundo Esencial €7 – 3Gb (SMS GB to 1470)
Mundo Plus €10 –7Gb (SMS GBPLUS to number 1470)
Mundo Total €15 – 10Gb (SMS GBTOTAL to number 1470)

You can distribute the Internet from your phone to your laptop. Now all tariffs are tripled, 3 GB for 7 euros, 7 GB for 10 euros and 10 GB for 15 euros. It couldn't be more profitable!

Local SIM cards in different countries They cost €10-15 and usually about 1GB is included. Therefore, this SIM card is no worse than the local ones. You arrive and your internet works immediately.

Testing the speed

I have been using a SIM card for many years, I have tested it in many countries from Greece to Portugal. The reception is excellent everywhere, 4G Internet works quickly. In roaming, the first connection to the network occurs in less than 5 minutes.

In which countries does it work?

The Internet operates in the countries of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Great Britain, Hungary, Guadeloupe, Germany, Guernsey, Greece, Denmark, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Finland, France, French Guiana, Croatia, Czech Republic, Sweden, Estonia.

I tested the SIM card in Greece, Malta, Spain, France, Czech Republic, Austria and Italy. Everywhere there was excellent 3G or 4G speed.

If I used a phone, then 100MB per day was enough. If I connected a laptop, then I spent 200-400 MB for work in the evening.

How much do calls cost?

Inbox in Europe - free
Outgoing - 0.08€/min + €0.30 per connection.
Calls to Russia on mobile numbers– €0.29/min + €0.30 per connection.
Calls to Russia to landlines – €0.069/min + €0.30 per connection.

I didn’t use the card for calls; I called home for free through or to home phones through the program.

To prevent your SIM card from being blocked, you need to top it up once a year with at least €5. There are often promotions that add another +50% to the payment, which turns out to be very profitable. I paid €10 and received €15.

How to change the tariff?

The tariff is easy to change personal account or via SMS. Change tariff plan free of charge, possibly 5 times during the entire period of using the card. The next 5th tariff plan change will cost €3.63, then 6 euros per change. There may be a charge for SMS to 1470.

I advise you to keep an amount in your account that is less than the subscription fee, for example €5, then until the next replenishment, the new month with the package will not be activated.

Advantages and disadvantages

A very inconvenient personal account - everything is in Spanish, you can hardly understand it without a translator. But there are detailed instructions on what and how to set up on the Euroroaming website.
Don't forget to disable packages
2 months after using the SIM card outside Spain, you need to change the tariff to Mundo and use the Internet without packages for €0.0053 €/Mb

In general, the quality of 4G Internet throughout Europe is excellent.
You can distribute the Internet from your phone to your laptop.
The lowest prices for mobile Internet.

How to order a SIM card in Russia?

You can buy this SIM card in Spain or Russia, as I did, so as not to waste time searching. I ordered it online and a week later the envelope was waiting for me at the post office. You can get a SIM card right today at one of the distribution points, the main thing is to place an order.

Network: 2G to EDGE, 3G to HSUPA. 4G/LTE up to 150 Mbit/s covering 80% of the population. For 4G/LTE you need to have an Orange SIM card with 4G support and activate the data package. In June 2017, they updated their portfolio and introduced “free” roaming in EU/EEA countries.

Buy a SIM card Orange Spain

You can get their SIM card for free, but you need to register and top up your account with 10-20 euros. They are sold in every Orange store in Spain ( store location) in all three sizes.

You can top up your account almost anywhere in the country where they sell “recargas”, in supermarkets, car services, kiosks, etc. Be aware that it would be much more difficult to top up from abroad since Orange has decided to phase out most non-Spanish credit cards online. To check your balance, you need to dial *111# or look in the client area called mi Orange.

Mundo SIM

Mundo SIM has 3 data packages to choose from. It can be installed upon purchase, online or by application in the client area. Valid for 30 days and automatically renewed if there are enough funds in the balance. Has a new default rate outside of packages or for usage over the limit: 3 euros charged per 100 MB per day (from usage). As with all Orange offerings, data can be used in the EU/EEA without additional charges:

1 GB for 7 euros (+ 2 GB until 28/10/2017 as a bonus)
2 GB for 10 euros (+ 4 GB until 28/10/2017 as a bonus)
3 GB for 15 euros (+ 6 GB until 28/10/2017 as a bonus)

Orange provides an additional 1 GB of free data for activation as a bonus.

Activation is carried out upon purchase, online in the customer area, by application or by sending the text message “ALTA MUNDO<размер пакета>" to number 1470. If all the data is used, you can update the package ahead of time by sending a free SMS message to number 1470 with the text: "RENOVACION MUNDO<размер пакета>" You must enter “1GB”, “2GB” or “3GB” in the package size field and make sure you have enough funds in your balance. Deactivation occurs by switching to Mundo SIM without data package in the application or in the client area.

Other prepaid plans

Online in the "mi Orange" customer area or by calling customer service, all Orange prepaid plans are interchangeable. Mundo SIM can be changed to or from:

Go Walk: 1.5 GB (+ 3 GB until 28/10/2017), 20 min: 9.95 euros
Go Run: 2.5 GB (+ 5 GB until 28/10/2017), 40 min: 14.95 euros
Go Fly: 3.5 GB (+ 7 GB until 28/10/2017), 80 min: 19.95 euros

Roaming options

Their old EU roaming option was called "Go Europe" and was discontinued in June 2017 as all included limits on all plans are now valid without additional charges throughout the EU/EEA.

For non-EU countries, a new "Orange Everywhere" option has been introduced: 100 MB for 5 euros, valid in the USA, Canada, Switzerland, China, Japan, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. If using a larger volume or longer than one day, 5 euros will be charged.

Tourist SIM card

Orange has updated their travel SIM offer which is for visitors and cannot be changed in the tariff. Their Holidays SIM card offers 3GB of data and 30 minutes of calls in Spain and to/from 45 other countries (list) for 30 days for €35. If you exceed the data limit, the speed will be reduced to 16 Kbps.

You can only increase the size of this package by pre-ordering the full package. To do this, you need to top up your balance and send the text message “BONO HOLIDAYS” to number 1470. Otherwise, the SIM card will be automatically renewed after 30 days if you have previously topped up your account. Also, you can change any other prepaid SIM card to this one in the client area. You can text "ALTA MUNDO 2GB" to add 2GB of data even if you are using a travel SIM card.

Internet distribution

Orange previously did not allow Internet sharing in the profile for iOS devices. Now this has changed, subscribers reported that there is no longer a ban on sharing the Internet on Apple devices in Spain. Internet sharing has always worked on Android, Windows, Blackberry, etc., as well as on tablets, routers and modems.

More information

APN: orangeworld / or / internet
Username and password: orange
VoIP is not allowed, but is possible

Official website of the operator Orange Spain

Website in Spanish: http://en.orange.es/mobile-service-plans/?pst=1

For ease of use, enable the built-in translator in your browser.

2. Getting started. Using a SIM card in Russia

In Russia, only a balance check is possible. You must first turn off data transfer and iMessage (for iPhone) - otherwise the smartphone may independently connect to the Internet or send SMS, which will lead to a significant withdrawal of money from the balance.

*111#

In response, you will receive an SMS message with the remaining balance in your SIM card account.

For example, your number balance is €30.

In Russia, it is possible to check your balance, as well as receive an SMS to enter your Personal Account on the website. When using an Orange SIM card in Russia, the following tariffs apply:

Incoming calls: 2.66€/min. + connection fee 1.82€

Outgoing calls: 3.15€/min. + connection fee 1.82€

Internet: 1 MB per day – 12.1€

The SIM card is valid for 11 months after the last top-up.

The minimum balance replenishment amount is 5€.

3. Using an Orange SIM card in Europe

The “Go Europe” tariff is valid in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Great Britain, Hungary, Guadeloupe, Germany, Guernsey, Greece, Denmark, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Finland, France, French Guiana, Croatia, Czech Republic, Sweden, Estonia.

4. Activation of the “Go Europe” tariff:

1. Disable data transfer. On iPhone, in addition to this, you also need to disable iMessage.

2. Send SMS to number 22095 with the word " GO ».

3. In response, you will receive an SMS confirmation of tariff activation. The tariff is activated once and is renewed automatically. After activating the “Go Europe” tariff, the following packages are valid: Internet: €1/day for every 100MB of Internet traffic Calls: €1/day for 60 minutes of incoming and outgoing calls within the host country.

The Go Europe tariff is valid without a subscription fee and without a validity period.

Internet and calls are charged separately and are not interconnected in terms of payment.

Money is debited only on days of using 3G Internet or calls.

It is allowed to use the tariff for distributing Wi-Fi from a smartphone.

Warning: – The use of torrents can lead to rapid consumption of traffic and is not encouraged by cellular operators. – It is not recommended to use this tariff on ships and aircraft, as well as in countries not included in the tariff area.

5. Checking and replenishing your balance

You can check your balance for free 5 times a month. Each additional balance check will cost €0.18. In Russia you can also check your balance from your phone. You must first turn off Data Transfer and iMessage (for iPhone). When the balance reaches less than 2 euros, you will receive an SMS informing you about the status of the account and the possibility of replenishing the balance (minimum replenishment is €5) or ordering a “Promised payment”

To check your balance from your phone, you need to send a USSD request: *111# In response, you will receive an SMS message with the remaining balance in your SIM card account.

For example, the balance of the number is €30. If you select one of the points outlined in the SMS in the picture above, you will receive the following information: 1. Detail saldo. More details about the balance (main balance and accrued bonuses from the operator).

This is what the response to the request looks like. 2. Recarga tarjeta. Top up your balance using a bank card. Following the instructions (Step 1), you need to enter the top-up amount - from 5€ to 50€.

Next (Step 2 - Fig. 2) you will need to enter the bank card number, owner's name, card expiration date and the CVV2/CVC2 verification code indicated on the card. After replenishing your balance, an SMS confirmation will be sent to your Orange number.
This SMS informs that the balance has been replenished by 20 euros and is only 20 euros, and an offer to replenish the balance on the website http://www.orange.es/

You can top up your Orange SIM card balance in other ways:

On the site

To replenish the balance on the page that opens, enter the following data: phone number without Spain code +34, starting with 6, replenishment amount, bank card details, be sure to check the 3D-Secure option and click recargar. On the page that opens, you must enter the confirmation code received from the SMS from the bank and click the payment confirmation button.

In communication shops in Spain.

Top-ups are made in Euros and a fee may apply. 3. Anticipo saldo. The promised payment is an advance balance replenishment of 3 Euros, which will be debited upon the next balance replenishment. The cost of the service is 0.30 €. When you select, you will receive an SMS:
4. LIamame. Calling an incoming call from those. Orange support (Spanish/English).

6. Tariff valid in Spain

When in Spain, the standard “Mundo” tariff plan applies with per-minute calling rates and Internet packages of 500 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB per month. !In addition to Spain, the tariff area for Spain includes the following islands:

Canary Islands (Tenerife, Palma, etc.)
Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Ibiza, etc.)

Selection and connection mobile internet in Spain for a month:

At the end of 30 days, the package is automatically extended.
If you have used up your traffic before 30 days have passed, you can reconnect
Amount of traffic used: send SMS to number 1470 : CONSUMO MB MUNDO
NECESSARILY! At the end of your trip to Spain, you need to disable the automatic prolongation of the provided bonus Internet package or the last Internet package you selected and connected

7. Internet subscription in Spain. How to disable.

From Spain – send a free SMS to the number 1470 with text: ALTA TARIFA MUNDO
From other countries(including from Russia) – through your personal account on the operator’s website.

See Disabling the bonus Important! Registration in your personal account on the operator’s website and deactivation of the bonus in Spain is carried out no earlier than 24 hours after activating the SIM card Internet setup in Spain: 1) 500 MB of Internet traffic – €6 (to activate an Internet subscription in Spain 500 MB send an SMS to the number 1470 : ALTA MUNDO 500MB). Tariff validity: 30 days. Renewal of 500 MB package for €6 – send SMS to number 1470: Renovacion Mundo 500Mb 2) 1 GB of Internet traffic – €9 (to activate an Internet subscription in Spain 1 GB, send an SMS to the number 1470: ALTA MUNDO 1GB). Tariff validity: 30 days. Extending the 1 GB package for €9 – send an SMS to the number 1470: Renovacion Mundo 1GB
An SMS notifies you that you have successfully activated a 1 GB package for 9 euros valid in Spain. 3) 2 GB of Internet traffic – €15 (to activate an Internet subscription in Spain 2 GB, send an SMS to the number 1470: ALTA MUNDO 2GB). Tariff validity: 30 days. Extending the 2 GB package for €15 – send an SMS to the number 1470: Renovacion Mundo 2GB 4) Disable all packages - send a free SMS to the number 1470 with text: ALTA TARIFA MUNDO 5) The cost of Internet without a subscription is €0.36 per 10 MB of Internet traffic. Call tariffs in Spain:

Unlimited incoming/outgoing calls within the country (within 7 days after the last top-up). Connection fee – €0.18. After 7 days, the cost of an outgoing call will be €0.08 per minute. Connection fee – €0.30.
Calls from Spain to Russia: – to landline numbers – €0.05/min. – to mobile numbers – €0.16/min. – connection fee – €0.30.
Unlimited calls between Go Europe subscribers (within 30 days after the last top-up).

SMS messages informing about these tariffs. The Euroroaming company thanks you for using Orange SIM cards and wishes you successful travels!

Previously, when traveling, I would simply buy a local SIM card and throw it away at the end of the trip. But then travel became more difficult, there were transfers and several countries in one trip - and each time there was not enough time or money to buy SIM cards. And then I started looking for that ideal SIM card that works worldwide and for pennies). Naturally, such a card does not exist, but I found several products that complement each other perfectly. The topic is relevant not only because it’s summer. Recently, roaming in the EU was canceled, and northern countries received special rights to charge a roaming fee, and southern countries changed their tariffs. I updated the information for myself, but it will be useful to anyone traveling abroad.

There are three main universal products on the market: MTX Connect, DreamSim, AirBaltic Card. Also worthy of attention are four prepaid tariffs from foreign operators, which you can buy yourself on your next trip, or through intermediaries in Russia: Saunalahti by Elisa F.I.(Finland), Internetikaart by Elisa E.E.(Estonia), Mundo from Orange ES(Spain), Vodafone 25 from Vodafone IT(Italy).

The price range is decent. Below you will find a large comparison table with countries and prices, as well as a short summary of each product.

Mini table:

For convenience and clarity, prices are presented for 100MB and 1GB, because... These limits can actually be met on a smartphone and router, respectively. The best prices are highlighted in bold, in plain text – good prices, in gray – not very favorable prices. When evaluating, I proceeded from the fact that +10-20% to the price does not solve anything; I gave preference to tariffs without packages - with payment for the actual traffic consumed.

AirBaltic Card

Leader in prices only in 13 exotic countries, where packages of €1/10MB/day, €5/50MB/day and more favorable ones are available. Good prices in another 49 countries, incl. in the EU, where the tariff is €0.0015/100KB with payment only for the traffic consumed.

Basic tariffs are non-transparent with a wide range of prices. Everything becomes transparent only if you use traffic packages that are connected manually via ussd. There is no mobile application, only a web account, you can also control it via sms/ussd. Bonuses include a SIM card with a number, free incoming voice/sms around the world; works with €0 balance. Formally, the numbers are Estonian, but they belong to a special range, calls to which are expensive from anywhere in the world. But there is a feature that allows you to call from Skype and Viber, it’s cheap and relatively convenient. The AirBaltic company is known to everyone and has been on the market for a long time; it uses the travelsim.com platform from the large Estonian company Top Connect. The support is not very fast.

€10 for a SIM card with a balance of €0. Payment by card from the site with a commission of €0.5.

MTX Connect

Leader in prices in 19 countries. Good prices in 23 more countries. Uniform and most transparent tariffs. The first tariff is Pay As You Go - payment only for consumed traffic €0.029/1MB/day worldwide. The second tariff is a subscription fee of €3.49/150MB/day worldwide, or €3.49/250MB/day in the EU. There are more expensive and favorable rates.

There is a mobile application and website. Among the bonuses - “free chat” - free use of instant messengers for 90 days after replenishing the balance ( upd. It didn’t work for me personally, maybe it doesn’t work only in Russia, or it works oh-so-slowly). The SIM card does not have a number, which means voice/sms is unavailable. The company has been on the market for a long time, has offices around the world, and is a member of GSMA. The support is prompt.

Delivery by regular mail (10 days to St. Petersburg). €5 for a SIM card with a balance of €7. Replenishment from €5, payment by card or PayPal without commission.

DreamSim

Price leader in 76 countries. Good prices in another 30 countries, this is maximum coverage. The tariffs are opaque with a wild range in prices, but convenient - you pay only for the traffic consumed ( upd. controversial statement, because I was charged €0.15 per session instead of €0.01). Everything becomes clear only if you use a mobile application, which always contains up-to-date tariffs.

All control is via a mobile application for iOS or Android. Bonuses include a SIM card with a number, free incoming voice/sms around the world; works with €0 balance. UK mobile numbers are issued, but they belong to a special range, calls to which are expensive from anywhere in the world. There is information that the product platform is chillisim.com. The company is listed as nominally from the BVI. The product has recently appeared on the market, but this is not the founder’s first project; the previous one, domoy.eu, is also related to SIM cards. I haven’t tried the support, but the whole process is as clear as possible.

Delivery by courier is very fast (next day in St. Petersburg). €10 for a SIM card with a balance of €0. Top up from €1 through the app without commission.

Internetikaart from Elisa EE (Estonia)

Leader in prices in 6 countries, including Cyprus, UAE, Iran and, of course, Estonia. Good prices in 23 more countries. Roaming is not all over the world.

Uniform and transparent tariffs. Payment from €2.5 to €10 is debited automatically when you go online, when the “Day Ticket” is activated – €2.5/400MB/day in EU, €10/400MB/day in US and €10/150MB/day in a number of other countries.

Management from the site. Bonuses include a SIM card with a number. Elisa is a large Scandinavian telecom operator, the communication quality is excellent throughout Europe, LTE almost everywhere. Classic prepaid. The card can be purchased at any corner in Estonia for €3 without documents. Top up with a card from the website.

Saunalahti by Elisa FI (Finland)

Leader in price only in Finland. But there are good prices in another 25 countries, mainly in Europe. Roaming in a limited number of countries.

Uniform and transparent tariffs. Pay only for the traffic consumed without a monthly fee. Tariff €1/day maximum for home traffic + €0.00727/MB roaming component. Beneficial when consuming 1GB or more per day.

Management from the site. Sim card with number. The connection quality is excellent, LTE almost everywhere. Classic prepaid. The card can be bought at any street corner in Finland for €6 with a balance of €5 without documents. Top up with a card from the website from €5 without commission.

Mundo by Orange ES (Spain)

Leader in prices in the EU, Romania and Morocco. Roaming in a limited number of countries.

Uniform and clear tariffs, but traffic packages are available only with a subscription fee; changing tariffs with or without a subscription fee costs €3.65. Payment for traffic packages €7/1GB/month, €10/2GB/month and more profitable. With the free “Everywhere” option, €5/100MB packages are available in a number of exotic countries.

Control from the website or mobile application. Bonuses include a SIM card with a number. The Orange company needs no introduction; their connection quality is excellent throughout Europe (and also in Morocco and Tunisia).

The card can only be purchased at Orange offices in Spain; you will need a passport and half an hour of time. You can also buy from a reseller in Russia - ₽2700 with a balance of €20. Top up with a card from topup.orange.com from €5 with a commission of €0.65.

Vodafone 25 from Vodafone IT (Italy)

Leader in prices in the EU along with Orange ES, but the number of roaming countries is much smaller. Uniform and clear tariffs without subscription fees. Payment for traffic package €6/1GB/month. Control from the website or mobile application. Bonuses include a SIM card with a number.

The card can be purchased at Vodafone offices in Italy. You can also buy from a reseller in Russia - ₽3400 with a balance of €15. Top up with a card from the website ricarica.vodafone.it from €5.

What I use myself...

AirBaltic - for voice while traveling worldwide, via viber/skype.
Saunalahti – for trips to Finland and installation in a router in the EU.
DrimSim + MTX Connect - together they cover 90% of countries worldwide in terms of traffic, I ordered it, I will try both.
I will refuse Orange ES.
Megafon with the Corporate Unlimited tariff gives free incoming calls to the EU and the ability to activate the World Online option in case of particularly urgent need.

Ideally, have two international SIM cards, and at least one will be able to make an outgoing voice call. The DreamSim + MTX Connect Pay As You Go combination is a great option at the moment.
Before each trip (or on the way to the airport), check the optimal tariffs in the destination countries, because for products like DrimSim and AirBaltic Card they are constantly changing, and home operators release interesting options like “World Online” (Megafon) and “Zabugorische” (MTS).
If you need a lot of traffic for a mobile router in Europe, but without purchasing packages and monthly fees, use Saunalahti from Elisa FI, or any other local SIM card with similar goodies.
At least once a year you need to top up your SIM card balance with a minimum amount and perform some paid action, for example, sending an SMS.
It is better to disable automatic payments and use a separate one for replenishment. bank card in the product currency (EUR). AirBalticCard and DrimSim store card data internally, and MTX Connect creates a pre-approved payment when paying via PayPal. I use USD and EUR cards from Rocket Bank or Tinkoff for payments, the products are free and very convenient!
Keep in mind that in daytime packages the day is usually considered to be the time before 00:00, and for Elisa EE it will be Estonian time, Elisa FI - Finnish... You need to be prepared for double debiting, and keep the required amount of money on your balance so as not to be left without traffic.

Productive and bright travels!

upd v.1 – Orange & Vodafon. There is information, confirmed by some comments, that products from Orange and Vodafon have two significant drawbacks.

Firstly, it is impossible to top up your balance with a card from another country (for example, Russia) through the native account. Because of this, you have to resort to the services of intermediaries and pay a commission, or somehow top up your account through friends in these countries. Personally, I have always topped up Orange ES through topup.orange.com with a commission.

Secondly, these guys can block SIM cards that spend most of their time not in their home country. I can neither confirm nor deny the information regarding Elisa, but the previous Finnish sim from Elisa FI lived with me for more than a year until it broke due to my fault.

upd v.2 – DreamSim vs. MTX. Having both SIMs in hand, I can say that MTX messengers do not work for free out of the box, and DrimSim has a strange SMS tariff for activating Apple FaceTime.
Finally, a sim from MTX arrived and after several dances with a tambourine it started working. It should be noted that the support is fast and tries to help.

Traffic cost.
DrimSim charged me €0.15 per SMS. Judging by the information from support, this is an SMS from Apple to activate FaceTime. However, I couldn’t find €0.15 per SMS in the UK anywhere in the tariffs.

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MTX did not write off a single cent, as stated - they are redirected to their website to activate the tariff. However, there are no free messengers either. Telegram seems to write Connecting..., then Updating..., but nothing works. Whatsapp is always available Connection.... After contacting support, they promised to connect free messengers.

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Network Search.
DrimSIM – There is no need to turn off the iPhone, the network picks up instantly immediately after inserting the SIM and starts working. MTX is capricious, you need to turn off the phone and wait a long time until it catches the network; but even after this, the network is unstable and constantly falls off at first, although the reception level is normal (-90dB). Perhaps it's all about Tele2, which is a partner of DrimSIM.

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