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Visiting Japan

Lynne — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 16:52:11 GMT

Hi there,

I am travelling to Japan for 3 weeks in April. Should I purchase a bolt-on or unlock my phone and buy a SIM card when I arrive? Any advice appreciated. Thanks.

Lynne

Re: Visiting Japan

MI5 — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 17:05:11 GMT

@Lynne Unlock and get a local sim would be my choice.

https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/How-to-Guides/Unlocking-an-O2-phone-to-use-a-different-SIM-card/ba-p/1014131

Re: Visiting Japan

Bambino — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 18:15:13 GMT

@Lynne If you need to keep in touch with friends and family back in the UK while you're in Japan, try to use WhatsApp over Wifi as much as you can.

Re: Visiting Japan

EmilieT — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 08:58:10 GMT

Good morning @Lynne , and welcome to the forum

What an exciting trip! I hope you found the advice above helpful, and enjoy your adventures in Japan

Re: Visiting Japan

jonsie — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 23:52:58 GMT

Definitely unlock your phone and get a local sim for those times where wifi isn't available. Free wifi is almost impossible to find in Tokyo for example. It's available in hotels but some make a charge.