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I'm living Paris right now, AT&T service doesn't really exist here. You will jump around to different carriers based on signal strength, but it's really pretty seamless. I would strongly caution against using your AT&T sim for 3G data. You will have a pretty interesting surprise when your bill comes next month. You can go to one of three companies (Buoygues, SFR, Orange) and get a pay as you go type Sim that should be a better deal. (probably around 30 for a month with a limit around 1Gb)
On the other hand, wifi is pretty widespread in Paris, many places with free access.
Do you have to be a resident to be able to buy a SIM card? Can you buy one when you are a tourist.
There is an international fee for AT&T but it is exorbitant. I would not even consider it.
Good question...I'll ask when I go to the store tonight...let you know later and I'll see what the fees are right now.
Ok, I stopped by a couple of the kiosks on the way to the grocery store. Here's what I got:
SFR and Orange both have pre-paid plans that do not require a local address or bank account. Both companies offer unlimited internet plans:
SFR's plan is 10 (about $14) for the first 3 days. After 3 days, you can recharge at 6 per day.
Orange is a straight 8 per day with unlimited internet.
SFR is clearly the better deal financially, but I can't speak to their coverage.
Orange has great coverage all over France and Paris in particular.
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Bouygues' website shows 10 for 2 days unlimited, and recharge at 6 per day for 300 Mb.
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER: I am not a representative of either company and they have the right to change their rates at any time without consulting me first.
SFR and Orange both have pre-paid plans that do not require a local address or bank account. Both companies offer unlimited internet plans:
SFR's plan is 10 (about $14) for the first 3 days. After 3 days, you can recharge at 6 per day.
Orange is a straight 8 per day with unlimited internet.
SFR is clearly the better deal financially, but I can't speak to their coverage.
Orange has great coverage all over France and Paris in particular.
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Bouygues' website shows 10 for 2 days unlimited, and recharge at 6 per day for 300 Mb.
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER: I am not a representative of either company and they have the right to change their rates at any time without consulting me first.