Title: The Best Ways to Get a Cell Phone While Traveling in Europe | USA Today
Headings: The Best Ways to Get a Cell Phone While Traveling in Europe
The Best Ways to Get a Cell Phone While Traveling in Europe
Travel Tips
Buy a Phone In-Store
Buy Prepaid Mobile Online
Auction Sites and Secondhand Stores
Travel Tips Video
Rent a Phone
Alternatives
SIM Card for International Travel
Travel Tips
GSM Technology
Locked vs. Unlocked Devices
Country-Specific Cards
International SIM Card

Content: You'll typically be charged for this, especially if you're still under contract. If you're visiting multiple European countries, buy a new SIM for every region you visit. If you bought your device SIM-free, you won't need an unlock code. References
Boston University: Cell Phones in Dresden
Budget Travel: Using Your Cell Phone in Europe
Resources
Cellhire
Me Mobile
Thrifty: Mobile Phone Rental
CellularAbroad
TripTel
TravelCell
Microsoft: MobileVoip
Skype: Skype for iPhone
ooVoo: Mobile
Writer Bio
Michael Roennevig has been a journalist since 2003.