Larry Magid: Make sure you prep all your tech for travel
Briefly

During peak travel season, it’s crucial to ensure your tech works before you travel. For travelers heading abroad, confirming that your phone plan covers your destination is essential to avoid high roaming charges. Carrier options like AT&T's International Day Pass are available for $12 per day to keep your plan intact while overseas. Additionally, local SIM cards or using Wi-Fi for calling apps like WhatsApp are alternatives. Don't forget plug adapters for different outlets but note that phones and laptops typically don't require voltage converters.
If you're traveling to other countries, you might need an international plan to avoid potentially enormous roaming fees.
AT&T's International Day Pass gives you all the features of your home plan for $12 a day for the first line.
Other options include trying to get a local SIM card in the countries you're visiting, which may or may not be possible depending on your phone.
Many people around the world use WhatsApp for calls, texts, and video chats, which is free if you're on Wi-Fi.
Read at The Mercury News
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