Solved: Visiting Japan

Lynne · ‎31-03-2019

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

MI5 · ‎31-03-2019

@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/1...

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MI5 · ‎31-03-2019

@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/1...

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Bambino · ‎31-03-2019

@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.

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EmilieT · ‎01-04-2019

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

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jonsie · ‎02-04-2019

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.

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