The general rule of thumb is that the more expensive the phone, the more likely it is to “just work” outside the US, but even some cheap Android phones will work too. With large reputable phone manufacturers like Apple, Samsung and Google it’s pretty easy: all of their phones from the last few years contain hardware that allows them to be used pretty much anywhere in the world. Phones that “Just Work”: Apple iPhone, Samsung and Google smartphones It’s tougher with older cellphones: for various reasons, the United States developed and deployed wireless technologies that were incompatible with those deployed in the Rest Of the World, which went with a standard called GSM (“Global System for Mobiles” – one of the reasons why Europeans use the term “mobile” and not “cell phone”). Verizon smartphone customers can get theirs to work after calling Verizon to turn on International Roaming. Today, almost all Smartphones will “just work” in Europe, especially if your carrier is T-Mobile, AT&T or Google Fi. This article tells you how to stay in touch and save money. Having a phone while you’re there can be a major time saver and convenience. But savvy travelers know it doesn’t have to be. To many Americans, staying in touch with a cell phone or tablet while in Europe can seem difficult and expensive.
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