# International cell phone data

**URL:** <https://community.clark.com/t/international-cell-phone-data/5188>\
**Category:** Phones and Phone Plans\
**Created:** [May 15, 2024, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/international-cell-phone-data/5188 "2024-05-15T13:39:37Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Dallas\_TeamClark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e274bd/32.png) [@Dallas\_TeamClark](https://community.clark.com/u/Dallas_TeamClark)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2024, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/international-cell-phone-data/5188/1 "2024-05-15T13:39:37Z")

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How do you stay connected when you’re traveling? I typically use my phone plan’s international roaming, but I know that’s not the most cost-effective solution. Do you buy a SIM card when you arrive at your destination or rely on Wi-Fi at the hotel? Looking for your best travel tips when using your phone outside the States!

> **[Using Cellular Data Internationally: Buying a Local SIM Card](https://clark.com/cell-phones/international-cell-phone-data-buying-a-local-sim-card/)**
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> You can save the most money on international data by buying a SIM card when you get to your destination. Here's what you need to know.

> **[The Best International Phone Plans](https://clark.com/cell-phones/international-phone-plans/)**
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> If you're getting ready to travel again, here are the best and cheapest international phone plans available now.

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**Author:** ![butler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac91a4/32.png) [@butler](https://community.clark.com/u/butler)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2024, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/international-cell-phone-data/5188/2 "2024-05-15T15:42:09Z")

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We have T-Mobile and have international data roaming available in almost every country as part of our plan. We have used so far in Central America, Europe and the Middle East without issue

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**Author:** ![p1g1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/cab0a1/32.png) [@p1g1](https://community.clark.com/u/p1g1)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/international-cell-phone-data/5188/3 "2024-05-16T18:17:40Z")

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We am overseas usually 2 months a year and have also been using the T-mobile Magenta plan. As per your articles,the weakness of the Google Fi and T-mobile plans are the per minute charges for calls placed originating overseas. So, I also use WhatsApp for calls to connected family in the states and for calls to locals who use WhatsApp in the countryies we are visiting.