How do I keep my SIM card safe while traveling?

An easy way to make sure you can switch out SIM cards quickly—as soon as you land stateside, for example—is to carry a paperclip on your keychain or clipped to your wallet. My preferred spot for storing my primary SIM card is taped inside the cover of my passport.



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I keep mine in a small zip-loc bag with a piece of tape on them attached to some paper saying the carrier, phone number and whatever other relevant info I need. Unfortunately if a SIM isn't used/topped up in a certain time frame, it is deactivated.

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Remove or switch your SIM card Make sure you store your SIM card in a safe place if you decide to take it out, as any information saved on it – contacts, photos and text messages – will be lost if you misplace it. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can be enabled without a SIM card.

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5 best SIM cards for international travel
  1. GigSky. Pros: GigSky is one of the best international SIM cards if you're looking for a plan that can take you almost anywhere in the world. ...
  2. Three UK. ...
  3. KeepGo. ...
  4. KnowRoaming. ...
  5. OneSimCard.


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An international trip doesn't have to break your budget when it comes to your cell phone.
  1. Before You Go, Talk to Your Provider. First things first. ...
  2. Turn off Roaming. In order to stop cellular data use, you should turn off roaming. ...
  3. Set Email to Fetch. ...
  4. Shut Down Non-Vital Apps. ...
  5. Deactivate Texting. ...
  6. Check Your Usage.


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If you're relying on Wi-Fi, it's important that you turn off cellular data on your phone, otherwise you may inadvertently rack up international roaming charges. Skype, Google Hangouts and other apps also let you make free video calls with other users over an internet connection.

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What should I do for travel internationally with iPhone?
  1. Check iOS, apps, browsers are up to date & Backed up all data & Empty storage. ...
  2. Learn about data roaming & how to prevent unintentional roaming charges. ...
  3. Turn off useless notifications and cellular data usage to save your data.


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