Traveling to Europe

[captbixley]

I am planning a trip to Europe this spring - what are my Verizon's Icon phone options - what are the pros and cons of pay as you go SIM as opposed to paying for Verizon's service over though?
Thanks

 

[pkcable]

If you had T-Mobile you would get free 2G data, and SMS in 140 Countries, and .20 a minute calls (except for WiFi calling still being free)

 

[anon(50597)]

Whenever I go to Europe, I get a local sim on arrival. Usually cheaper.

Sent from my Alcatel Idol 4S

 

[tgp]

Local SIM cards are often cheaper. They can be a hassle though if you're going to be in more than one country because you'll probably need to get a different SIM card for each country.

 

[hilga007]

Local SIM cards are cheaper usually, yes. How long will you be gone? Verizon has international plans OR the Travel Pass that lets you use your current plan's allotment for $10/day.

I'll be going to Australia for 7 days in May for example and it is easier for me to pay $70 and keep my number than to deal with the hassle of a temporary international number.

Up to you and what you prefer of course

 

[pkcable]

T-Mobile is the shiz!

 

[lakleeman]

You can pay $10 per day, and your current plan will work in Europe

 

[captbixley]

If I use only wifi what will work and what won't - does texting work with wifi? - if I turn off celluar data on my Icon will that insure no data used?

 

[anon(50597)]

If I use only wifi what will work and what won't - does texting work with wifi? - if I turn off celluar data on my Icon will that insure no data used?

Texting does not work with WiFi from what I know.

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