📶 Internet Access in Majorca
- Wi-Fi Availability:
- Your rental house will likely have Wi-Fi.
- Free Wi-Fi is widely available in cafes, restaurants, hotels, and many public areas.
- If needed, a portable Wi-Fi hotspot can be rented for group use, though it’s usually not necessary unless you’re going into remote areas.
📱 Phone Usage Options
✅ Option 1: Use Your U.S. Carrier’s International Plan
Most major U.S. carriers offer international roaming plans:
- Verizon TravelPass, AT&T International Day Pass, T-Mobile International:
- ~$10/day for high-speed data, calls, and texts.
- Great for convenience—no SIM swap or setup required.
- Automatically activates when you use your phone abroad.
✅ Option 2: Use an eSIM with a European Data Plan
Since all iPhone 12 and newer models support eSIM, this is a flexible and cost-effective option:
- Use a service like:
- Airalo
- Holafly
- Nomad
- Plans start around $10–$25 for 1–5 GB, depending on provider and duration.
- Can be activated before or after arrival.
- No need to remove your physical SIM card—you can toggle between your U.S. number and the eSIM.
➡️ Ideal if you want data and Wi-Fi but don’t need to make calls with your U.S. number.
✅ Option 3: Buy a Local SIM Card (Physical or eSIM)
- Available at Palma Airport, phone shops (Vodafone, Orange, Movistar).
- Usually includes data + EU calls + some international calls.
- Cheaper than U.S. carrier roaming plans, but slightly more setup.
🧳 What I Recommend for Your Group
- Light users (texts, maps, light browsing): eSIM via Airalo or T-Mobile roaming if you already have it.
- Frequent users (photos, video calls, navigation): eSIM with 10–20 GB or your carrier’s international plan.
- Tech-savvy users: eSIM is easiest and cheapest.
- Non-tech folks: Stick with your U.S. plan (e.g., Verizon or AT&T), just turn it on when needed.