Difference between revisions of "Buy a Prepaid Phone in Europe"

North American mobile phones function on networks that contain different frequencies from the networks in Europe. All mobile phones in Europe operate on the frequency bands of 900 and 1,800, whereas North American networks have frequency bands of 850 and 1,900. When you travel to Europe, you may want to buy a prepaid phone if your mobile phone does not carry European frequencies or if you want to avoid accruing high roaming fees with your current carrier. As a traveler, you have several different options in regard to using a phone in Europe. You can rent or purchase a prepaid phone in Europe or use a European SIM card in an unlocked mobile phone. Continue reading to learn about your options if you need to buy a prepaid phone in Europe.

North American mobile phones function on networks that contain different frequencies from the networks in Europe. All mobile phones in Europe operate on the frequency bands of 900 and 1,800, whereas North American networks have frequency bands of 850 and 1,900. When you travel to Europe, you may want to buy a prepaid phone if your mobile phone does not carry European frequencies or if you want to avoid accruing high roaming fees with your current carrier. As a traveler, you have several different options in regard to using a phone in Europe. You can rent or purchase a prepaid phone in Europe or use a European SIM card in an unlocked mobile phone. Continue reading to learn about your options if you need to buy a prepaid phone in Europe.

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