Talk:Spain/@comment-66.58.192.103-20160212194254/@comment-24682153-20160214204714

Hi Wayne.

Basically, you got it allright. Some updates and add-ons: iOS is the operating system, that Apple uses for their products (on iPhone, iPad etc.). For hotspot use/tethering they need this additional profile given out by the network carrier. I checked with Orange. They support it now and give out this profile too. But you may need to update your carrier settings before. This is explained here.

So you can choose any network. Vodafone and Orange can be recommended. They don't have stores in MAD airport, sometimes mobile vendors on the way to the metro. But as soon as you reach downtown, you can't miss their shops. A few of the employees really care and may even speak some English. Check SIM size, data bundle and show your passport at the point of purchase.

WiFi is pretty widespread and fairly good in Spain. It can be found in almost every hotel and some restaurants, airports etc... When you use WhatsApp for communicating with your family back home, have in minde that you can use WhatsApp messenger on some networks only for texts, pics, audios, but not for WhatsApp calls, as this is done through VoIP.