Title: The Best Ways to Get a Cell Phone While Traveling in Europe | USA Today
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The Best Ways to Get a Cell Phone While Traveling in Europe
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Michael Roennevig, Leaf Group Updated December 01, 2017
Making and getting calls in Europe with a US SIM card can be an expensive business, even if you have a "global" calling plan. Save a lot by picking up a prepaid handset or working things out so you can make cheaper calls from your existing cell phone while traveling. Buy a Phone In-Store
It's not difficult to pick up reasonably priced prepaid handsets in most European countries. You can buy pay-as-you-go phones from mobile network stores, electrical retailers and supermarkets. If you don't mind using a budget handset while you're away, you can grab a prepaid device for the price of a meal for two in a mid-market restaurant, and perhaps even cheaper if you can get by without all the bells and whistles that come with modern smartphones. Buy Prepaid Mobile Online
If you have a European postal address and a major credit card, you'll be able to buy a prepaid mobile online. Just arrange to have your device sent to your hotel or hostel. Once you have your new phone, you'll be able to top it up with call time using a credit card or by visiting local top-up points and paying cash. You might be able to get a better deal online than you would if you bought a new phone in store. Bear in mind that your device will be locked to a European network, unless you're happy to pay more for a SIM-free handset.