Here's a phone that might be just the ticket for a traveler outside North America. The Blu Studio C is an Android phone with modest specs at a very low price, just $100. The Studio C is a GSM phone with two SIM slots. This allows you to choose between two service providers. (You'd also have two different phone numbers.)
For example, two SIM slots would allow you to use an inexpensive contract with a local service provider, plus be able to check in with your USA phone number in emergencies. Or use two SIMs to share the phone between two people.
Did I mention $100? This low price means you could buy two phones, and hold one as a spare in case the other is damaged or stolen.
The phone runs Android 5.0, and is sold unlocked. So you can choose the service provider that works best for you. In USA, service is available from T-Mobile, AT&T, Metro PCS, Cricket Wireless, Tracfone, Go Smart, Simple Mobile, Net 10, Straight Talk, Ultra Mobile, Telcel America, H20 Wireless, Red Pocket, Walmart Family Mobile, and more. GSM is the most commonly used technology in foreign countries, too.
While the Studio C lacks LTE connectivity, it does support up to 21 Mbps download speeds using 3G.
Here's the Blu press release, with full specs
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...studio-series-the-blu-studio-c-300086913.html
The Blu Studio C is available today from Amazon.com for $99.99, with free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/BLU-5-0-Inch-Android-Smartphone-Lollipop/dp/B00XHGI22C/
Here's a hands-on review that says the Studio C is well built.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...-first-lollipop-phone-available-today-for-99/
For example, two SIM slots would allow you to use an inexpensive contract with a local service provider, plus be able to check in with your USA phone number in emergencies. Or use two SIMs to share the phone between two people.
Did I mention $100? This low price means you could buy two phones, and hold one as a spare in case the other is damaged or stolen.
The phone runs Android 5.0, and is sold unlocked. So you can choose the service provider that works best for you. In USA, service is available from T-Mobile, AT&T, Metro PCS, Cricket Wireless, Tracfone, Go Smart, Simple Mobile, Net 10, Straight Talk, Ultra Mobile, Telcel America, H20 Wireless, Red Pocket, Walmart Family Mobile, and more. GSM is the most commonly used technology in foreign countries, too.
While the Studio C lacks LTE connectivity, it does support up to 21 Mbps download speeds using 3G.
Here's the Blu press release, with full specs
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...studio-series-the-blu-studio-c-300086913.html
The Blu Studio C is available today from Amazon.com for $99.99, with free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/BLU-5-0-Inch-Android-Smartphone-Lollipop/dp/B00XHGI22C/
Here's a hands-on review that says the Studio C is well built.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...-first-lollipop-phone-available-today-for-99/