Starlink, is it a good option.

[AntonyA]

This June, we're planning to travel extensively around Europe for about five months. Fortunately, we're not restricted by the 90-day Schengen limit. Our main concern is reliable internet access while on the road.


We're considering two options: Starlink or a SIM card setup with a router. We've seen some attractive eSIM data deals, but we're unsure whether there are routers that support eSIMs—or if it might be better to use a spare mobile phone with a data-only SIM and hotspot it to our laptops and TV. Starlink seems reliable but expensive.


Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. We will be traveling to France, Italy, Switzerland, Croatia, Thanks in advance!

 

[matbic]

For short stays I use my Three SIM as it's only £5 a day for a data passport which gives you unlimited data roaming in Europe.

Gosh how did I miss that - £5 a day only when travelling is a good deal for unlimited data!

 

[fishplug]

Gosh how did I miss that - £5 a day only when travelling is a good deal for unlimited data!

That's on top of the monthly subscription and it's a bit frustrating as you have to buy the bolt on each day - no option to buy a week in advance. Full details here

Otherwise it's really good, no speed throttling, no 'fair use' data cap.

 

[starquake]

Gosh how did I miss that - £5 a day only when travelling is a good deal for unlimited data!

Is it, but it's more than we pay per month on Three, so it's one we only use whilst en-route to colect the local sim we then use ourselves.

Way we look at it if we in France or anywhere for 3 days or less use the £5 a day thing, if going to be over 3 days, buy a 1 month local sim as it'll be cheaper.