Travelling to Paris and need local number
I've been through the thead for roaming SIMs and looked all over and cannot find straightforward information on how a traveller can get a local number for 2-3 weeks in France.
A relative of mine is taking a special foreign student course and it is required to get a local Paris number. The course material does not say what purpose they have for the number, but presumeably it is some fast way other than email to contact students during the course. The staff have not responded to an email request for clarification or assistance.
My own experience a few years ago was that it required ID in person to get a SIM, didn't work well, and then didn't work at all. I don't even remember what carrier I used. But even having been there, I can't help with a success story.
I am open to any solution is has a smooth user experience and is cost effective. That could be:
1. a conventional local prepaid SIM, acquired upon landing
2. a roaming SIM that we acquire ahead of time
3. a VoIP solution
Can anyone explain or point to useful resources? Thanks.
A relative of mine is taking a special foreign student course and it is required to get a local Paris number. The course material does not say what purpose they have for the number, but presumeably it is some fast way other than email to contact students during the course. The staff have not responded to an email request for clarification or assistance.
My own experience a few years ago was that it required ID in person to get a SIM, didn't work well, and then didn't work at all. I don't even remember what carrier I used. But even having been there, I can't help with a success story.
I am open to any solution is has a smooth user experience and is cost effective. That could be:
1. a conventional local prepaid SIM, acquired upon landing
2. a roaming SIM that we acquire ahead of time
3. a VoIP solution
Can anyone explain or point to useful resources? Thanks.