{"id":173,"date":"2016-07-29T19:38:50","date_gmt":"2016-07-29T19:38:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/askviptravelista.com\/?p=173"},"modified":"2016-11-27T03:53:50","modified_gmt":"2016-11-27T03:53:50","slug":"ways-to-use-your-cell-phone-responsibly-while-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/askviptravelista.com\/ways-to-use-your-cell-phone-responsibly-while-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to use your cell phone responsibly while abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In this day and age, we are all tied to our cell phones and tablets. We don’t just make phone calls and text. We search the web, stay in touch with social media, stream movies and songs, read books, find directions and much more. When we leave the country, this habit can become very expensive, quickly. While most people will not be able to completely leave the phone at home, there are ways to control your usage.<\/div>\n
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Change your plan<\/strong><\/div>\n
Most mobile phone companies have some sort of international calling and data plan. The easiest first step is to change you plan while you are away. This can be done by calling your cell phone company and\/or checking out the options\u00a0they have online. Most options will vary based on your destination. Note that all service is not created equally and there are many areas of the world that do not have great cell service.<\/div>\n
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Find other ways to get online<\/strong><\/div>\n
Finding alternatives is going to be the best way to cut down on a large bill when you return home. This does not mean take change and find a pay phone (if they even exist anymore). A few great ways of finding alternates are to:<\/div>\n