Traveling Abroad? Rent a Cell Phone & Leave Yours at Home

Use Wi-Fi on Smartphone

We have received many queries recently from customers concerned about traveling abroad with their personal cell phones and keeping their data safe from unwanted searches. When you’re entering the United States, federal agents have wide-ranging authority to search citizens and visitors, increasing the risk of having personal data stored on your phone inspected. This isn’t... Read More

7 Tips to Make Special Occasion Travel a Success

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There’s no better way to celebrate a special occasion than by spending time with your friends and family on a celebratory trip. While you might typically associate special occasion travel with destination weddings or honeymoons, there are many other moments in our lives that should be celebrated. A sweet-16 birthday, college graduation, family reunion, or... Read More

Is Now the Time to Travel to Cuba?

Havana, Cuba Skyline

For U.S. citizens, Cuba has been known as a forbidden island. But with the recent ease in travel restrictions, any U.S. citizen that so desires (and has a passport) can now visit the home of Che Guevara, Hemingway, and classic 50’s cars. Apparently, many U.S. citizens have that desire. In the first quarter of 2016... Read More

U.S. Eases Travel Restrictions to Cuba

Havana, Cuba

Cuba is an island of irresistible music and welcoming people. With the recent easing of diplomatic relations between the US and Cuba, the number of people interested in traveling to this Caribbean country has risen sharply. While Americans won’t be able to discover Cuba on their own just yet, travel is now possible under a... Read More

Tales From Travelers

Wireless Traveler Global Phones

As anyone who travels knows, for all the preparation and caution we employ, sometimes unexpected things just happen. Schedules change, flights get cancelled, something gets lost, or worse, stolen. At Wireless Traveler, we hear first-hand the tales of travelers. And we are happy to say, we hear more often than not how they have been... Read More

Obama Signs Bill to Unlock Cell Phones

Wireless Traveler Unlocking Phones

On August 1, President Obama signed a bill “unlocking” cell phones and other wireless devices. WHY IS THIS GOOD TO UNLOCK CELL PHONES? First, it means that you won’t have to ask your network carrier to unlock your phone. And second, it means that with an unlocked phone, you can use your personal smart phone... Read More

Traveling to … Cuba

Havana, Cuba

Cuba. An island of intrigue and mystery. And until a couple of years ago, forbidden to most U.S. citizens. In 2011, President Obama reinstated the U.S. government’s “people-to-people” educational program, which eased travel restrictions between the United States and Cuba.     EDUCATIONAL TOURS TO HAVANA, CUBA This means that tourists can visit Cuba as... Read More

Staying Connected Abroad While Studying

Study Abroad Students

Studying abroad? As exciting as that is, it can also be intimidating. Staying connected abroad with your family and friends will help make your transition to this new adventure much easier. (And it will help your parents’ peace of mind.) Luckily, it is easy to stay in touch these days. You’ve got options that aren’t... Read More

Embarking on a Family Vacation to France

Have you been thinking about gathering your family together for an overseas vacation? Grandparents, parents, children, maybe an aunt or uncle or two? One of the most popular locations for multi-generational family vacations is France. And the summer is a great time to travel. FAMILY VACATION SPOTS IN FRANCE If you want to visit France... Read More

Study Abroad in Paris Low Cost Rental Phone

Rental Phone in Paris This note is to express my appreciation for the outstanding services from Wireless Traveler during my granddaughter’s 5 week trip to Paris. From my first call  to order a phone to my final contact for return instructions, the support team have been so helpful. They are both professional and very kind. When my granddaughter lost her... Read More