How do I use my cell phone when traveling to Europe?
How do I use my cell phone when traveling to Europe? You can also use your American smartphone in Europe by replacing your phone's physical SIM card with a SIM card of a European mobile carrier so your phone will operate on a European network. UPDATE: Most new phones are eSIM compatible—which doesn't require you to install a new physical SIM card.
Will I lose my text messages if I change SIM card?
Your contacts, messages, apps, wallpaper and pretty much anything else that isn't your phone number will stay on your phone – even if you take the SIM card out. No need to worry about losing your email settings or your entire contact list (we get it, nobody knows anyone's phone number anymore).
Can I buy a SIM card before I travel?
Once you weigh the pros and cons and work out the nitty gritty of your trip abroad , you can pre-purchase the best international SIM card for you online before you go. Then you're ready to hit the ground running when you arrive at the destination of your dreams.