Summary

Between flights, lodgings, activities, and packing lists, there’s a lot to consider — and pay for— when it comes to planning a trip abroad. Your cell phone plan shouldn’t be one of them. Many travelers have learned the hard way that certain cell phone plans can kill your wallet with roaming charges come the end of a trip. This is because your home carrier essentially rents network access from foreign providers if you switch on your data, make a call, or send a text in another country.

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