You don’t need a smartphone to travel the globe, but having one can come in pretty handy in places and situations you aren’t familiar with. They can translate speech, signage, convert currencies, and the list goes on. Unfortunately, taking your smartphone with you on international trips can be tricky and expensive, but with the help of this guide, you should be crossing borders with full bars and minimal hassle.
There are a lot of variables that go into international telephony. Radio frequencies, incompatible cellular technology, and the raw availability of coverage. We’ll start by tackling which phones are compatible with international cell service, then move on to which plans are available from all four major carriers in...
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