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What is the best way to use your Xfinity mobile phone internationally?
I am going to be traveling to Europe later this year and want to know the best way to deal with my phone so I don't get a surprise bill for several hundred dollars. I see there is a Global Travel Pass for $10 per day or a pay as you go. I probably won't be using it that much, maybe just to call home a couple times or to call or text the other people that are with us. If data is that expensive, I can probably go without it for much of the time and just use wifi at night at the hotel. Is there a better option than what is offered here? What about these international sim cards I see that look a lot cheaper? What is the best route to go?
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DaveO3
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2 years ago
Based on your criteria above your best bet might be the following:
1.) Set up Global Travel Pass now, even though you might not use it. You can always turn it off, and use pay as you go, or turn off data roaming to not use either of them.
2.) If your phone is unlocked and you have a SIM or eSIM available, check out Truphone which is a vey inexpensive data only cellular service, and then use WhatsApp, or other non carrier service for calls and messaging between you and your friends at home or traveling with you. Or just use Truphone for maps and other data purposes. Remember that if you are on a pay by the gig plan you will still pay you $15/GB even if you use the GTP.
3.) Use WiFi Calling at night if you are not using the GTP.
A lot depends on whether your traveling companions are using travel passes or not?
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