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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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Gibbon · 70-79, M
The biggest thing is whether the phone is CDMA or GSM. GSM is standard through out Europe. If your phone is on Verizon it's most likely CDMA and won't work over there even with a new simm

Edit: I just realized my phone is GSM yet on Verizon network 5G LTE. If your phone is LTE compatible it might be GSM
Punches · 46-50, F
@Gibbon Well I do not know what any of that means, but I shall look into that. 😄