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Going wireless in Europe: what you need to know about cell phones and tablets

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Mathew Lodge

Part 1 of 2 articles: the second covers cellular data in Europe Last updated: April 2013 To many Americans, staying in touch with a cell phone or tablet while in Europe can seem difficult and expensive. But savvy travelers know … Continue reading →

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Going mobile in Europe part 2: data services

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Mathew Lodge

Updated March 2012 If you read the previous article, you now know the answer to the question “why doesn’t my American cell phone just work in Europe?” and what to do about it. This article will take a look at … Continue reading →

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Set up your iPhone for Europe and save money

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Mathew Lodge

Travelling with your AT&T iPhone to Europe? Here’s how you can make sure it works when you get there and avoid a giant bill when you get back. Who doesn’t like to save money? First, a quick note for Verizon … Continue reading →

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How to phone home from Europe

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Mathew Lodge

Phoning home from Italy, France, the UK or indeed anywhere else in Europe is easy since all countries in the European Union agreed on one standard way of making international calls. You dial two zeros (00), the country code, and … Continue reading →

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