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**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 0
Discuss the products and services making your life better! --- ## [Need International Cell Phone Advice](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/need-international-cell-phone-advice/30182)
**Author:** [@rosadellacasa](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/rosadellacasa)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 8:51am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/need-international-cell-phone-advice/30182 "2026-03-14T08:51:50Z")
Need Advice. I am about to purchase a new cell phone and I foresee living in several countries within the next few years. Presently they include the USA, Mexico, Uruguay, Columbia, Portugal (including the Azores), M… --- ## [International Phone - Google FI](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/international-phone-google-fi/24813)
**Author:** [@Leo420](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Leo420)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 8:38am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/international-phone-google-fi/24813 "2026-03-14T08:38:12Z")
I heard about Google Fi device which can be usefull for frequent travel abroad, for receiving /making calls, accessing internet/messages/whatsapp. It is a actual US cell phone line with coverage over 200 countries, av… --- ## [⚠️ PSA: If using a secondary iPhone for receiving SMS/2FA codes, don't update to iOS 18!](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/psa-if-using-a-secondary-iphone-for-receiving-sms-2fa-codes-dont-update-to-ios-18/67801)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/psa-if-using-a-secondary-iphone-for-receiving-sms-2fa-codes-dont-update-to-ios-18/67801 "2025-02-03T21:46:08Z")
If you’ve lived in, done business in, have bank accounts in, or tax liabilities in several countries, chances are you need to maintain local phone numbers in at least a few of them. While virtual numbers work for some u… --- ## [Beware of Google Fi and service outside the US!](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/beware-of-google-fi-and-service-outside-the-us/15835)
**Author:** [@dandv](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/dandv)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/beware-of-google-fi-and-service-outside-the-us/15835 "2024-11-26T21:03:13Z")
I’ve been a happy Google Fi customer for about a year, but I’ve just run into three pretty major problems with Fi that I wanted to share. Let’s start with the worst: 1. “Extended” Fi use outside the US breaks the terms … --- ## [Broadband in Central Portugal (Moita)](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/broadband-in-central-portugal-moita/55883)
**Author:** [@rtbuk](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/rtbuk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2023, 8:20am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/broadband-in-central-portugal-moita/55883 "2023-02-12T08:20:44Z")
Any recommendations for broadband in Central Portugal? We have bought a house in Moita near Castanheira de Pera and need to get internet access, preferably via landline. Anybody out there can help with naming a good sup… --- ## [Most secure+private mobile cell/smart phone against 14 eyes surveillance?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/most-secure-private-mobile-cell-smart-phone-against-14-eyes-surveillance/20801)
**Author:** [@Blonde](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Blonde)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2021, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/most-secure-private-mobile-cell-smart-phone-against-14-eyes-surveillance/20801 "2021-11-25T18:33:10Z")
Hiya, I’m looking for most secure+private mobile cell/smart phone against 14 eyes surveillance? Threat model: Includes but not limited to the 14 eyes countries global surveillance, with journalist grade protection. Dis… --- ## [Portuguese SIM to receive SMS while in the US](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portuguese-sim-to-receive-sms-while-in-the-us/55000)
**Author:** [@AlexChris](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/AlexChris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2022, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portuguese-sim-to-receive-sms-while-in-the-us/55000 "2022-12-28T13:13:12Z")
Hi, we are trying to decide on a Portuguese SIM card we can buy so we can receive SMS from Portuguese utility provides while we are in the US. We wont be using these for calls and will just limit the usage to get SMS for… --- ## [Nomad.email is done?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/nomad-email-is-done/54121)
**Author:** [@growth](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/growth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 8:11am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/nomad-email-is-done/54121 "2022-10-27T08:11:22Z")
Hi there! I was using @nomad.email for a while, was registering in many places with it :wink: But now it doesn’t work, is Thomas planning to resurrect it? Thanks! --- ## [End to end encrypted to-do list, calendar and contacts app for Android?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/end-to-end-encrypted-to-do-list-calendar-and-contacts-app-for-android/4086)
**Author:** [@Blonde](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Blonde)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/end-to-end-encrypted-to-do-list-calendar-and-contacts-app-for-android/4086 "2022-05-31T19:06:23Z")
Hiya, Anyone knows any free end to end encrypted to-do list, calendar and contacts app for Android? It doesn’t need to have all three in one app, even I prefer to be separate app for each. I couldn’t find 4096-bit RSA z… --- ## [Best app to meet with other digital nomads?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/best-app-to-meet-with-other-digital-nomads/47283)
**Author:** [@worldnomad](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/worldnomad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2022, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/best-app-to-meet-with-other-digital-nomads/47283 "2022-05-21T15:53:42Z")
Facebook Groups? CouchSurfing? HeyNomad? Meetup ? --- ## [Wifi Router](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/wifi-router/46993)
**Author:** [@xinmei](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/xinmei)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2022, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/wifi-router/46993 "2022-03-07T16:13:10Z")
Looking for the best wifi egg for hotspotting from a Sim when traveling through portugal. Are all travel wifi routers equal? --- ## [Best world cell phone service](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/best-world-cell-phone-service/9158)
**Author:** [@rogersmr](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/rogersmr)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2022, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/best-world-cell-phone-service/9158 "2022-02-16T20:24:45Z")
Want to know what the best cell phone provider is for world wide travel? --- ## [Buying vehicle](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/buying-vehicle/39046)
**Author:** [@phillipmclynn](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/phillipmclynn)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/buying-vehicle/39046 "2021-12-01T23:00:26Z")
Hi everyone . I am moving to Portugal , I am american . I was hoping for some assistance . I would like to buy a car there . I hear the taxes and costs are outrageous . Would it be better to buy a car in Spain. (cheaper … --- ## [Fitness app alternatives like Classpass in Europe and Turkey?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/fitness-app-alternatives-like-classpass-in-europe-and-turkey/40399)
**Author:** [@SoniaLi](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/SoniaLi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2021, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/fitness-app-alternatives-like-classpass-in-europe-and-turkey/40399 "2021-07-18T18:20:58Z")
Hi there, I’ve been searching for a Classpass app alternative to use for in studio fitness classes, in Europe and Turkey. Haven’t been able to find anything, does anyone have suggestions? Thanks! --- ## [Best Broadband ISP and Best Mobile Providers in Lisbon, Portugal](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/best-broadband-isp-and-best-mobile-providers-in-lisbon-portugal/35995)
**Author:** [@samah\_jurdy](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/samah_jurdy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2021, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/best-broadband-isp-and-best-mobile-providers-in-lisbon-portugal/35995 "2021-04-04T15:09:00Z")
Hi everyone. I’m planning to move to Lisbon, Portugal. I work remotely in the software industry and therefore internet availability and speed are of major importance to me. So it would be great if you guys can advise fr… --- ## [Document shipping, US to Portugal, cheap and reliable method?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/document-shipping-us-to-portugal-cheap-and-reliable-method/33105)
**Author:** [@nevadaandonward](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/nevadaandonward)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/document-shipping-us-to-portugal-cheap-and-reliable-method/33105 "2021-02-12T16:53:41Z")
I naively shipped my bank account paperwork to Portugal using USPS Priority International Mail, a superior value at the low, low price of $38. It took one day to reach the regional hub, another day to reach the internati… --- ## [Disabling all logs in OpenVPN dedicated server+client?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/disabling-all-logs-in-openvpn-dedicated-server-client/20589)
**Author:** [@Blonde](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Blonde)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 11:13am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/disabling-all-logs-in-openvpn-dedicated-server-client/20589 "2020-03-17T11:13:29Z")
Hiya, I’m looking for a practical techniques to completely disable the logs on the remote dedicated server of Linux(Red hat/CentOS) and OpenVPN on that server. This include disabling logs of: Actual server OS, ReadHat… --- ## [Who can view 'YOUR' internet history in UK? 🔞](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/who-can-view-your-internet-history-in-uk/15812)
**Author:** [@Blonde](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Blonde)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2019, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/who-can-view-your-internet-history-in-uk/15812 "2019-10-10T15:03:53Z")
Hiya, List below is the departments that can see ‘your’ internet history if you decided to live in the UK, be aware: Metropolitan police force City of London police force Police forces maintained under section 2 of the… --- ## [French Prepaid Phone Plan](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/french-prepaid-phone-plan/14181)
**Author:** [@Zoe\_Campbell](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Zoe_Campbell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/french-prepaid-phone-plan/14181 "2019-08-25T12:12:00Z")
Hello! I recently moved to the near Paris area and I am looking for a good Prepaid Sim Card for my stay here in France. I’m looking for one with over 4GB of data a month and calling to the USA as well as other EU countr… --- ## [Signing up for Plivio -- only companies permitted?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/signing-up-for-plivio-only-companies-permitted/13803)
**Author:** [@daren](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/daren)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/signing-up-for-plivio-only-companies-permitted/13803 "2019-08-20T13:59:22Z")
I signed up with Plivio first from a supposedly suspicious country. They immediately blocked my account and told me that only companies or legal businesses are permited to sign up. Not individuals. On their website I did… --- ## [Secure VPS setup](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/secure-vps-setup/6430)
**Author:** [@Blonde](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Blonde)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/secure-vps-setup/6430 "2019-06-17T21:39:43Z")
Hiya, How to setup a completely secure VPS over CentOS, NS~A/FB~I proof Encrypted file-system/hard-disk/partition and VNC access for security entering of password? If you need more details to provide an accurate guide,… --- ## [Best Worldwide Phone Simcard packages](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/best-worldwide-phone-simcard-packages/11308)
**Author:** [@Simon\_Malster](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Simon_Malster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 2:04am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/best-worldwide-phone-simcard-packages/11308 "2019-06-04T02:04:51Z")
Hi Forum, I am currently traveling frequently between Kurdistan, UAE, Spain, and the UK, with further traveling across the majority of European countries in the next few years as I live in my Van. I have a UK mobile an… --- ## [Fiber Modem+Router flashing with dd-wrt firmware for privacy and security increasing?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/fiber-modem-router-flashing-with-dd-wrt-firmware-for-privacy-and-security-increasing/6895)
**Author:** [@Blonde](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Blonde)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2019, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/fiber-modem-router-flashing-with-dd-wrt-firmware-for-privacy-and-security-increasing/6895 "2019-05-04T20:48:52Z")
hiya, Shall I only flash the open source dd-wrt firmware to the wireless router that I purchased over the ISP’s given Modem+Router or if I replace the ISP’s modem+router with a new modem that I’m willing to buy myself a… --- ## [Virtual phone number services, so you can receive calls/SMS on a Portuguese number. Any recommendations/experiences?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/virtual-phone-number-services-so-you-can-receive-calls-sms-on-a-portuguese-number-any-recommendations-experiences/9751)
**Author:** [@Jon\_Cotton](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Jon_Cotton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/virtual-phone-number-services-so-you-can-receive-calls-sms-on-a-portuguese-number-any-recommendations-experiences/9751 "2019-04-25T23:27:18Z")
Hi all - looking for recommendations of virtual phone number services, so we can receive calls/SMS on a Portuguese number (we’re in Lisbon) without having to have an extra Sim/eSim. Any recommendations/experiences? Than… --- ## [Can't run live os in fullscreen, everything loaded in a square in the enter of the screen, how to fix this?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/cant-run-live-os-in-fullscreen-everything-loaded-in-a-square-in-the-enter-of-the-screen-how-to-fix-this/6975)
**Author:** [@Blonde](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Blonde)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 7:54am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/cant-run-live-os-in-fullscreen-everything-loaded-in-a-square-in-the-enter-of-the-screen-how-to-fix-this/6975 "2019-02-11T07:54:23Z")
hiya, I can’t run live os in fullscreen, everything loaded in a square in the enter of the screen, while I clicked all the fullscreen icons everywhere, but it’s not working. how to fix this? thnx --- ## [OpenVPN DNS leak fix?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/openvpn-dns-leak-fix/6576)
**Author:** [@Blonde](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Blonde)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2019, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/openvpn-dns-leak-fix/6576 "2019-02-08T19:38:09Z")
Every VPN, including OpenVPN (community edition)/OpenVPN-AS leak the DNS data, your visited website names is not protected from surveillance eyes? How to make the DNS data and name of the domain that we visited over VPN… --- ## [SSTP VPN disconnects multiple times per hour?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/sstp-vpn-disconnects-multiple-times-per-hour/6872)
**Author:** [@Blonde](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Blonde)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/sstp-vpn-disconnects-multiple-times-per-hour/6872 "2019-02-06T23:45:26Z")
hiya, my SSTP VPN disconnects multiple times per hour issue Windows-10-x64(home/pro), how to fix this? I researched in net and advised to find logs of the firewall. I’m using windows firewall + Comodo firewall at the s… --- ## [International phone systems - anybody used Sonetel.com?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/international-phone-systems-anybody-used-sonetel-com/4696)
**Author:** [@duncanm](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/duncanm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/international-phone-systems-anybody-used-sonetel-com/4696 "2018-11-21T15:00:02Z")
Another community member mentioned Rebtel.com, which seems attractive, but I’m curious about anyone’s experience with Business Phone Numbers for Entrepreneurs for business, with virtual local numbers. Are there any tric… --- ## [Using Transferwise for international transfers](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/using-transferwise-for-international-transfers/4564)
**Author:** [@daniil.alexander](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/daniil.alexander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/using-transferwise-for-international-transfers/4564 "2018-10-24T16:48:51Z")
Just wanted to give a shoutout to this guy here. Transferwise Was mentioned in this good article about gadgets. I moved back home from the US a couple months back and been using this to send some money home Deposits r… [Next page](https://community.nomadgate.com/c/tech/15.md?page=1)