Date:         Thu, 2 Jan 2014 21:49:30 -0500
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Subject:      Re: NVC European Travel - Cell Phones
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> 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
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