phone plans

Phone plans keep us connected via text, phone call, and video chat. Photo by Rasheed Kemy

Three good options

Staying connected to loved ones, work and other responsibilities as you explore the world at large is a priority for some. Here are some great options for meeting this need:

Celebrate your wins with loved ones using a VoIP phone plan. Photo by Good Faces

VoIP

Use an inexpensive or free VoIP service to make calls on your phone (or laptop!), but this option only works whenever internet is available. Free or inexpensive internet is available at many restaurants, lodging and other spaces but if you plan to be away from these spots, you will have to add a...

Sim cards provide an affordable - and customizable in terms of data - phone plan. Photo by Manik Roy

Medical professionals, entrepreneurs, and consultants may need an international phone plan to reach clients readily. Photo by N C I

International Phone Plan

If being connected all the time is a necessity, consider an international plan from a major service provider. This is typically the most expensive option of the three.

Perhaps you don't need a phone plan at all! Photo by Alexander Andrews

Disconnect

Maybe there's no reason to have a phone plan, what with the power of the internet. You might be okay videochatting and emailing your loved ones and colleagues on your travels and skip the phone concept.