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Wireless Roaming Guide
Know Before You Go: |
 Costs and packages available for roaming outside the US for the top wireless carriers and Prepaids. |
 Some US-based prepaid phones can roam outside the US. Most are limited to Mexico and Canada, but there are a few that will work outside North America. In most cases, prepaid phones can also access Data, Calls & Texts through Wi-Fi, or insert a foreign SIM. Also, see if your phone support eSIM's. |
 Get one here in the Roaming Zone. They may also be available at the airport or at a kiosk in a foreign city. Get one for your phone so it will enjoy the trip, too! Even Easier: eSIM An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a digital SIM that lets you activate a cellular plan without a physical SIM card. eSIM is a small, built-in chip in your wireless device that you program with carrier info, allowing for instant activation, easier plan switching, the ability to store multiple numbers or plans on one device, and activation anywhere on your trip. Make sure your phone is eSIM compatable. We offer Great Deals and immediate email delivery of eSIM's. |
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 It's the ultimate form of foreign wireless roaming, if your phone and plan supports it. With Wi-Fi Calling, your phone acts just like it's at home and you can make and receive Texts and Calls and use Data without additional charges. Wi-Fi is now available in almost all of the developed world. |
 While cellular roaming on cruise ships is now common, it can be very expensive. There are ways to control your costs and still stay in touch, both in port and at sea. |
 You know how this works, have these numbers in your phone, on paper or in your computer, and you can find help for any situation. But if you forget one, that's the one you'll need! |
 If you have a checklist for your clothes, now you've got one for your roaming. Just don't forget your phone. |
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Wireless Roaming in North America: |
 US phones that roam in Mexico without extra charges are quite common, even with Prepaid. |
 Some US phones roam in Canada, including Prepaid. You can also purchase a Canadian phone or SIM. |
 Most US phones will roam in Cuba but there are several limitations and costs may be significant. |
 Most US phones will roam automatically in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. A few plans do not roam for Free in those territories so check before you go. Other areas of the Caribbean have the same restrictions as other foreign countries of the world. A Travel SIM works well here. |
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 Used to identify cellular networks worldwide. Our list includes North America wireless MNC's. |
 System ID's: Codes used by cellular systems to identify the wireless carrier and for the wireless device to determine its roaming status. |
