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Posted on 5/7/24 at 8:51 pm
Posted by Shotgun Willie
Member since Apr 2016
3794 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 8:51 pm
Going on trip to Spain/Italy in few weeks. Wondering if we should get an international plan for our ATT phones. I’m thinking of just turning roaming off and using WiFi/whatsapp/imessage. Also will probably get VPN. In laws are going too but have android phones, any suggestions?
Posted by jmarto1
Houma, LA/ Las Vegas, NV
Member since Mar 2008
34098 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 8:58 pm to
International plans aren't that much. It was nice to have 5g imo
Posted by Stexas
SWLA
Member since May 2013
6039 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 8:59 pm to
Att has a plan you can add for free that will cost $10/day for each day you use your phone in most of Europe. Doesn’t cost anything if you don’t use it but can add up for a long trip with multiple phones.
This post was edited on 5/7/24 at 9:00 pm
Posted by Pelican fan99
Lafayette, Louisiana
Member since Jun 2013
34876 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 9:44 pm to
Wifi isn't hard to find in Europe but might as well get a plan they aren't too expensive and a huge convenience to not have to worry about it

Just use whatsapp if they don't have iphones otherwise
This post was edited on 5/7/24 at 9:45 pm
Posted by zippyputt
Member since Jul 2005
5802 posts
Posted on 5/7/24 at 10:10 pm to
I’ve used my T Mobile plan for 5 g data for 7 days I think at a time. It’s under $20 I think.. I would think they all have a plan of some type for a short time period.
Posted by hoopsgalore
Chicago, IL
Member since Nov 2013
8656 posts
Posted on 5/8/24 at 5:34 am to
In the past, I've opted for an international plan through Verizon, which you can pay by the day or flat $100 for 30 days. When I'm international for 10+ days, paying $100 makes more sense.

However, I've used Airalo the last few international trips. It is an eSIM store that allows you access digital cards in almost every country. Incredibly cheap (relative to US carrier plans), easy-to-use app. Might be worth checking out.
This post was edited on 5/8/24 at 5:36 am
Posted by scottydoesntknow
Member since Nov 2023
2175 posts
Posted on 5/8/24 at 6:47 am to
Im currently in Poland. I use US Mobile but im able to get an international data plan. Its 20g for I think like $10. Im sure ATT has something similar. Cant text non-iphone users though
Posted by Floating Change Up
Member since Dec 2013
11868 posts
Posted on 5/8/24 at 11:51 am to
I use the ATT International plan every time I go to India, Middle East and Asia-Pac - it is worth every penny.
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
69261 posts
Posted on 5/8/24 at 11:59 am to
Att works great in Europe unlimited roaming and data is like $10 a day. I had reception everywhere.
Posted by Decisions
Member since Mar 2015
1491 posts
Posted on 5/9/24 at 6:22 am to
I’ve traveled with and without it. I’ll never travel without again.
Posted by geauxpurple
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2014
12568 posts
Posted on 5/9/24 at 10:33 am to
I just got back from France and I have AT&T.
Get it on your phone. Go to your AT&T account and activate the international plan. You can use the phone in the normal manner. Every time you do so in a 24 hour period, they charge you $10 for the first phone that you use and $5 for the second. If you don’t use it for a day you don’t get charged. Easy.
This post was edited on 5/9/24 at 11:25 am
Posted by Zappas Stache
Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Member since Apr 2009
38803 posts
Posted on 5/9/24 at 10:53 am to
I used Google Fi last summer and it worked great. International data, calls and txt are included in their $65 /mo plan. Once I got back home I went back to their less expensive basic plan. US Mobile which is TMobile has a similar deal.
Posted by Uroblast
SE TN
Member since Jan 2010
129 posts
Posted on 5/10/24 at 4:47 pm to
Just bought a plan for a child who’s there for a summer. Holafly unlimited data plan was $135 for 90 days. It was cheaper for shorter durations. You can use as hot spot as well. She’ll turn off roaming and use WhatsApp. Should also be able to use apple messages between iPhone users and FaceTime audio.
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