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International SIM for multiple countries for the year

A few months ago, we got a Dutch SIM when arriving in Amsterdam. No real huge problems, but when a message came in, we had to translate to Dutch. Again, not a huge problem with Google translate. We are going to be visiting the Caribbean, South America and Europe in the next 10 months or so and I've been reading about an international SIM. I am a senior and not hugely savvy on tech stuff, so if someone could help me, I'd greatly appreciate it! It sounds as if an International SIM might be ideal. Like OneSIm https://www.onesimcard.com.

I have an old Iphone 7 unlocked and I'm thinking if I get this card, I can avoid getting local SIMs everywhere and when I chatted with them, he said my messages/texts would come in English. I could just keep this SIM and phone and not having to worry about finding a SIM everywhere we go.

While it might be a bit more than individual country SIM, I'm thinking it might be more convenient for me? We would obviously use WIFI when possible, but we often want to check a restaurant, use Google maps, check opening times, etc., when we are out and about.

Does anyone have any experience with this who could help me understand if this is too good to be true or an ideal option for me? Thank you!

Posted by
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I am also interested in one SIM that can be used with free roaming in Europe. I googled onesimcard reviews and most had a bad opinion. We won't be getting a onesimcard!

Posted by
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Thank you, periscope! I had read that article and forgot where I found it! I think the Orange card might be best, he does review the OneSim and it's more expensive.

So would love to hear from any tech folks who've used an international SIM --- I already know it's more expensive than individual countries, but looking for a bit of convenience.

Thanks to all!

Posted by
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Because you are going to many different parts of the world, rather than a "world-wide" SIM, I suggest you see what Google Fi or T-Mobile offer. Their phones will work in more countries than those in Europe. Your are not locked into a long-term contact with either so you can sign up and then drop it if you want to when your trip is over.

You may need a newer phone than an iPhone 7, though. I don't know what cell technologies are used in some of the places you are going, but 2G and 3G technologies are being phased out in many countries.