Having used the Orange Holiday Europe SIM card during my recent Eurotrip, I can confidently say it's a mixed bag. The 30GB high-speed data was a lifesaver for navigation, social media, and even some light streaming. It worked flawlessly in France, Germany, and Spain - just pop in the SIM and you're good to go!
The triple-cut SIM design is brilliant - fits any phone without adapters. I particularly loved the plug-and-play feature; no registration headaches like some other providers. The included 120 minutes of international calls came in handy when I needed to contact my Airbnb host last-minute.
However, be warned about Iceland! Like one reviewer mentioned, outgoing calls simply didn't work there despite multiple troubleshooting attempts with customer support. Data was fine, but missing a tour because you can't make calls? Not cool.
The French phone number caused some confusion too - Italian relatives kept asking why I had a French number. Also noticed Google search results occasionally defaulted to French content which was odd.
Customer support gets points for effort but loses some for effectiveness. They responded quickly via chat but couldn't resolve all issues immediately. That said, when it works (which is most of the time), it's fantastic value compared to roaming charges.
Pro tip: Use #123# to check your balance - super helpful for managing usage over those 14 days. And yes, WhatsApp works perfectly with this SIM for all your messaging needs.
Final verdict? If you're sticking to mainland Europe and mainly need data, this is a solid choice. But if reliable calling is crucial or you're visiting Iceland specifically, you might want to look at alternatives.