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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BloviatingBuffoon · F

Or just ask your network provider for international roaming.

Punches · 46-50, F

@BloviatingBuffoon Might be a bit expensive, of course I would be more in contact with french companies and friends than America... of course if I needed to call the USA... I am confusing myself. 😬

BloviatingBuffoon · F

@Punches if you just need internet then you can live by wifis in hotels. But for calls , it is a bit tricky with some companies to buy a prepaid sim ( not all of them sell prepaid) but you can buy a SIM card ofc.

Punches · 46-50, F

@BloviatingBuffoon Ideally I would just need internet and then use whatsapp for calls BUT - not everyone uses that or other apps.

I guess if I do travel, I might just have to get intl roaming.

SomeMichGuy · M

@BloviatingBuffoon You can do calls over WiFi.