Title: How to Buy a Prepaid Phone in Europe: 14 Steps (with Pictures)
Headings: How to Buy a Prepaid Phone in Europe
How to Buy a Prepaid Phone in Europe
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Buying a Phone and SIM Card Combo
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Bringing a Phone and Getting a SIM Card
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If you’re travelling to Europe from North America or parts of Asia, your mobile phone may not work in Europe. And, even if it does, you may find it cheaper and more convenient to buy a prepaid phone there. You can actually either buy both a phone and SIM card in Europe, or bring a compatible phone and buy a SIM card that works with it. In either case, do some online research to figure out the specific processes for buying SIM cards (with or without phones) in your European destination (s). In many cases, thankfully, it’s as easy as walking into a convenience store and handing over some Euros! Steps
Method 1
of 2: Buying a Phone and SIM Card Combo
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