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If you have ever traveled internationally, like to another continent...

One day I would like to travel to France.
Of course I am in America.

Anyways, for cell phone service, how does that work? I searched a bit on the web, a bunch of confusing stuff.

It seems to me that one would have to buy a local SIM card and of course service (hopefully they have pre-pay in France.)

OR, have to buy a whole different phone and service in the destination country.

Would just using one's phone over wifi, and using an app like whatsapp for calls and messages be the most practical option?

What would the best option(s) be?
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Thatsright · 61-69, M
The kid at your provider store will tell you exactly what you need. That’s what I do.
Punches · 46-50, F
@Thatsright I kind of thought about that, unfortunately my provider is walmart. Good service and all but I am not sure how knowledgeable they would be. Maybe I underestimate the kids when it comes to tech.

I am not traveling anytime soon, just trying to figure out what all it would take.