As of May 2023 I have visited more than 155 countries. In my bag I have a collection of about 200 little prepaid sim cards from all over the world. Everywhere I go I buy a new local prepaid sim card, since it is the best and cheapest way to stay connected. Since I am on a journey to travel to every country in the world I get to a new country regularly. Having the newest smartphone but not being able to use it and keep in touch with your friends and family is frustrating. It would be devastating to travel the world and not being able to connect to the internet or make phone calls. Prepaid sim cards that you buy in a store are generally just valid in the country you it in.īut there are also international sim cards and e-sim cards that can be used in multiple countries. Slowly though these physical sim cards will be replaced by e-sim cards, the easiest way to stay connected when traveling. Sim cards are tiny plastic cards comparable with a microSD card that you put in your phone and allows you to connect to a mobile network. Number 1 is my top recommendation, then number 2 and so on…

Then I give you a comparison of the best international sim cards available for traveling abroad in 2023 including all the pros and cons, so you can decide for yourself if you think it is worth buying an international sim card or go for a local prepaid sim card on arrival in your destination.įor your convenience I ranked the best international sim cards from best to worst. Let me first explain the differences between a local prepaid sim card and a global travel sim card. Traveling overseas soon? Avoid high roaming costs and get yourself a travel sim card, an international sim card with data that works all over the world! Does that exist? Yes! And good news for my 2023 comparison I included e-sim cards as well.

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