Title: How to Use Smartphone and Data Plans in Europe
Headings: How to Use a Smartphone and Data Plans Abroad
How to Use a Smartphone and Data Plans Abroad
The Basics: PHONES AND DATA PLANS IN EUROPE
Will Your Phone Work Abroad?
Ways To Use Your Phone In Europe
International Roaming (Easy But Expensive)
International Data Plan (Easy But Slightly More Affordable)
Pre-Paid SIM Card w/ Data (A Hassle But Most Affordable)
Where To Buy SIM Cards
A Look At US Carrier Plans and Options
T-Mobile
Sprint
Verizon
TravelPass
Monthly International Travel Pricing
Pay as You Go pricing
AT&T
AT&T International Day Pass
AT&T Passport
Do You Even Need a Data Plan?
So Should You Get A Data Plan?
Tips For Using Only WiFi and/or Lowering Your Data Usage
OTHER TIPS AND ADVICE
No Funny Business

Content: You just follow the instructions they give you. It’s usually a pretty painless process. You’ll have to do your own search as we don’t have any specific recommendations. Alternatively, many small, independent mobile phone shops in Europe will unlock your phone for about $20-$30. Again, this method is a hassle unless you’re traveling for a long period of time or you really need to use a lot of data. Where To Buy SIM Cards
Buying a SIM card from a vending machine. Once your phone is unlocked it’s ready to accept any SIM card. It’s best to purchase a SIM card once you get to Europe. Every country has multiple carriers, and they should all be fairly similarly priced. There are services in the US that will sell you a SIM card before you go but you’ll pay a premium for the convenience.