I'm after a bit of advise please... I am travelling to a small town just down for Barcelona and will need to have access to emails, WhatsApp etc while I'm there for a month. I'd rather not have to use the 3g on my phone as this will prove costly, not do I want to be searching for free wifi all the time. Can I buy a wifi dongle (usb) in spain that comes preloaded with data? and if so, whats the best one. I'm open to other ideas too. Many thanks

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Just out of interest, what sort of data do you want preloaded?
You can certainly buy a wifi dongle it pretty much any decent electronics store or hypermarket - but finding one with your particular dataset may prove elusive.

Erm, you will only have WiFi where you have access to a WiFi signal AND have a password to access it.

You are asking for a "WiFi dongle", but most devices have WiFi built-in.

I think you are referring to a 3g or 4g dongle that gives you internet access over the mobile network. In that case, yes, of course it's available in Spain as a "prepaid" solution, widely available, and affordable. Any phone shop or department store can help you.

I used to use an 'Orange' wifi internet mobile unit. (About the size of a credit card but a lot thicker). If I remember correctly, the unit cost me around €25 and that included 1gb of data which lasts for a month. Then replacement 1gb data card is €10.
Then just connect up to it, Simples

I have used Vodafone and it was cheap and reliable. I would suggest you check which provider gives best coverage in "a small town just down for Barcelona". http://www.vodafone.es/conocenos/es/...ndas-vodafone/


As an alternative, you may find it convenient to visit a café / bar with free Wifi?

Yes, you should frequent your local bistro/bar or even a local library and they will be happy to give you the WiFi access code. Alternatively , buying a data bundle will be the other solution.