Just realized my phone plan was costing me more than a flight

I was sitting in a cafe in Medellin last week and heard two other nomads talking about their phone bills. One said he pays $45 a month for a local SIM with unlimited data. I checked my own bill and saw I was still paying $85 a month for my old US plan, just using it abroad. That's over $500 in six months. I immediately went to a Claro store and got a local plan for $30. Has anyone else found a good global eSIM they like for bouncing between countries?

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jason9586mo ago

Man, that's brutal. Those old plans are total robbery once you leave the country.

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wells.james7mo ago

Remember when roaming charges felt like a second rent payment?

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mason.faith7mo ago

Got a $300 bill once just for checking email on a beach trip. @wells.james, that post hits hard. I learned to always buy a local SIM card at the airport now. Even a cheap one gives you data for maps and messages without the shock. It's the only way to travel and not feel ripped off.

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