Wifi and email on Tracfone smartphone

Wi-Fi is a universal set of standards, so as long as your phone works on Wi-Fi in the US, it should work in Europe.

Thanks, Harold. I thought that might be the case, but was unsure since I don't use a smartphone at home (Maine). Still considering my options...

If you are looking for a handheld Wi-Fi only device consider the iPod touch. It's an iPhone without the phone. I know from personal experience, the smart phones that TracFone sells aren't top of the line. On eBay you can get some of the older models for only $50 used.

Thanks Michael. I have looked at the Tracfone smartphones and am aware of their limitations. But for me they would probably be adequate since my use for a smartphone, even at home, is very limited. I am also considering the iPod, so appreciate your suggestion.

My wife bought a used unlocked Verizon iPhone 4S from a friend of hers for $75. She changed her original Tracfone plan to the Bring Your Own Device plan which at the time was Verizon based. I am not sure if it still is. She used the phone last fall on the RS Adriatic Tour for email and iMessaging when on wifi with no problems. A used Tracfone compatible iPhone that you know is unlocked and has no problems may be another possible solution and then continue to use it here as your regular phone.

Thanks, Don. That sounds like a possibility too. Part of my problem is that if I want a phone that also works in my area, it needs to be through Verizon, so if I'm serious about upgrading I guess I'll need a phone that has both GSM and CDMA.