Originally Posted by
trueblu
When I'm in the UK, it's really important for me to have my local number (people do call me aswell, and they're not going to call a US number). Google voice allows me to check my US voicemail easily. But this would be a feasible option for countries one is in transiently. However, aren't the costs of a MiFi much much more than a local SIM? And does one need a different mifi in every country, or will one do for all countries?
tb
If you are there longer term and need a local number then yes, a SIM card is the way to go. I have only short term trips 2-10 days abroad and having a local number is less important than having my US number active. I don't buy a MiFI, which would also require a SIM card, I just rent locally.