Communication
- Cell phone
- We recommend using Truely eSIM which allows you to easily and cheaply connect to the local cell network wherever you travel - and avoid roaming charges. Truely specifically offers an option that includes all of Europe and the UK, and only costs about $2.50 per day (if you buy for 30 days). Click here to see how it works.
- Check with your carrier about international roaming plans and what is included and not included.
- SIM card: If you purchase a prepaid SIM card with an Austrian number(Roaming most of the time not possible!) to present an ID for your SIM card registration. will be neccessary.
- Messaging
- We encourage you to use Whatsapp for text messaging, this is what people in Europe use commonly. You can also use it for making calls on wifi.
- Wi-Fi
- Public wifi: Many cafes, restaurants, and hotels offer free wifi. This is a great option for basic tasks such as email and text messaging.
- Apartment wifi: Your apartment will have high speed wifi that you can use for FaceTime and other messaging apps such as Whatsapp, iMessage, Zoom.
- Download Offline Maps and Apps: Having offline maps and apps like Google Translate downloaded can be helpful if you lose signal or wifi access.
- Local calls
- You may need to call local businesses or people. We recommend that you use Whatsapp to make local calls, and to avoid incurring international calling charges.