The landscape is changing, with mobile data top-ups available for some contract customers when they go abroad (especially European based travelling), and the rise of the MVNO has led to companies that cater for the traveller (such as MaxRoam), but it’s still cheaper to grab something locally – but the difference between that and the other options as listed above is getting smaller.
Where to get your Data while abroad with no contract
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A little something for the mobile traveller, as the Pay as you Go Sim with Data wiki is pointed out to me. In it, a country’s network providers are listed, but only those that offer Pay as You Go data. A great resource for those who want to plan ahead before picking up a SIM when they land.