> Hoping some of you international travelers could provide me with some good > advice. I have a work trip coming up for a week in Finland & Germany. I'd like to > know the best deal for getting a SIM card to at least handle data and texting while > there. ... I'm wondering if it's as simple as picking up a pre-paid card.
Pretty much. Buy a prepaid SIM card when you get there, use it and discard it. You will probably need one in each country, as it is typically much cheaper than "roaming" from country to country on the same card. They generally go dormant after a year or so, so don't buy more value than you expect to use on your trip unless you're visiting again soon. (You can top off if needed.) In Germany (can't comment on Finland) there are various smaller phone card brands that use the larger carriers' networks, as in the U.S. Some of them offer significantly lower rates (especially when it comes to data and making/receiving U.S. calls) than those offered by the companies whose towers they actually use. Google it before you leave - there's lots of info out there. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for Orders by PART # : 1-866-BUS-DEPOT |
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