Not long ago, most travelers were offline outside their home country whenever they weren't on a hotel or public Wi-Fi network. But having a reliable cellphone connection while traveling outside the U.S. has become increasingly important to many travelers. Here at TPG, we frequently field questions about the best international phone plans.
However, many travelers don't actually need an international phone plan. So, in this guide, I'll discuss what you should know about your data options when traveling abroad. The good news is that obtaining data on your next trip may be easier and less expensive than you expect.
Finally, consider whether you need access to a local phone number for making calls or sending texts. Some apps will let you call and text with local numbers, but for ease, you may want to get a SIM that allows for local calling and texting.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on The Points Guy Articles.
