In our society it is alarming to think that you’ll go abroad without a phone for four months. Luckily for you, that this does not have to be the case.
If you plan on using your phone abroad you have three options:
1. Getting an international SIM card to have all of the calling and data capabilities.
· Call customer service and ask them to unlock your phone for international use. This allows your phone to use an international SIM card.
· Purchase a mirco SIM card abroad. (They come in different sizes such as regular, micro, and nano. The iphone takes mirco). These usually cost between $5-20. In Italy you could go with an Italian SIM carrier (Tim), or a general European one (Vodafone) that will recharge your data or minutes in more countries than just Italy. Keep this in mind if you’ll be traveling to other countries.
· Purchase extra credits or data that might not be included on your SIM card.
· Put in the SIM card and extra credits or data you have purchased.
2. Adding global service to your plan
· Call your service and ask them what global services they offer.
3. Buy a phone in the country you’ll be living in
· Go to a phone store in the country you’ll be living in and get a new phone. This will allow you to contact other study abroad students.