The SIM Card Learning Curve

Of things to know before you go:

When you travel, if you buy a SIM card for your current phone...

• You can no longer verify who you are by getting a code sent to your phone.
• Your phone may no longer sync with your computer, watch or ipad.
• You have a new number and your friends may not answer a strange number. 
• Your phone only works in specific countries. 
• You cannot use roaming feature as there is no method to pay for this service. 
• The only time you can use your phone in a different country is to connect with a wifi service which will only give you internet service. 

If you do not buy a SIM Card, you may be paying exorbitant cell phone fees when you return home. 

Solution: Next time bring two phones. Use your current phone only when you absolutely must. 

Moral of the Story: Don't become dependent on your phone.

BTW:  SIM means 'subscriber identity module. It is a smart card that stores information that can pinpoint a smartphone to a specific network.