What do I need to do with my phone when traveling internationally?

Here are your easiest options.
  1. Put your phone in airplane mode. Only use it (besides features such as the camera) when you can connect to Wi-Fi. ...
  2. Get an international plan. Every phone carrier offers its customers international plans, which vary. ...
  3. Buy a prepaid SIM card.




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Eight easy ways to keep your phone & data safe when you travel
  1. Physical protection for your phone.
  2. Beware of free Wi-Fi networks.
  3. Activate find-my-phone function.
  4. Display emergency contact information.
  5. Lock down your lock screen.
  6. Back up your photos.
  7. Write down important numbers.
  8. Install updates before you go.


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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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It's simply when your phone disconnects from your current carrier and attaches to a new network. International roaming happens when your phone disconnects from your current carrier while you're out of the country. Domestic roaming happens when it disconnects while in the U.S. (or U.S. territories).

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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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