Guides / Money on the road
Using your phone abroad without a huge bill
Plan before you land, not after the roaming text.
Using your phone abroad without a plan can lead to large roaming charges. A few minutes of setup avoids them.
Options
- Your carrier's international day pass or plan
- A travel eSIM or local SIM card, if your phone is unlocked
- Wi-Fi only, with mobile data turned off
- Wi-Fi calling and messaging apps
Before you go
- Download offline maps and translation
- Check your carrier's roaming rates and settings
- Turn off data roaming until you've chosen a plan
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