Originally Posted by
handsomekilla
Thanks everyone. I'd completely forgotten about Google Voice as an option. I've had one of their numbers for years. I'll give it a shot.
You can use the GV app on a phone without a US number. Configure the app to use WiFi/data instead of use carrier. You will need to create the GV number before departing.
I use my AT&T iPhone without a roaming fee by buying a local sim and configuring IMS on my iPhone. My son is using IMS in the Republic of Georgia to avoid international roaming.