Using a cell phone on my upcoming RTW trip is more complex than I anticipated. It would be simpler if I was just making calls but my primary use will be Internet connection. Between carrier rules; sim cards; rent vs. buy options; international roaming charges; 3G vs. 4G; CDMA, GSM, and different frequencies in different countries; etc., it is very confusing. I could rent phones in the countries I visit but I discovered in New Zealand a couple of years ago that rental phones do not always work and you can’t get a current model. For example, in South Korea, the newest iPhone they rent is the 4 so you’re basically going backwards in technology.
My initial plan was to sell my current iPhone 5s and replace it with a new iPhone 6s or 6s plus when the new iPhone is release later this month. Now I’m thinking of taking the 5s on the trip and renting sim cards in the countries I visit. Replacing the sim card means I lose my beloved phone number:(
Please note: My current phone number and Verizon account will be deactivated on October 3, 2015 when I arrive in South Korea.
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