Inform your phone company and credit or debit card company before travelling internationally

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I've had first-hand experience where my phone just would not work. Because they weren't notified of my travel plans, they did not activate roaming capabilities.

As for informing the credit card company, it's so that your card is authorized for overseas purchases. If you don't do this, you may end up having to make a very long and expensive phone call whilst overseas to get everything sorted.
 

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