Can I successfully use an international SIM card in my Galaxy S3?
Tax_Doctor
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I'll be traveling to Scotland in a couple of weeks and was thinking of purchasing a 30 day SIM card from Vodafone.  Has anyone been successful in using an international SIM card with their S3?  any tips, tricks or issues I should be aware of?

Thanks,

Howard

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Re: Can I successfully use an international SIM card in my Galaxy S3?
vzw_customer_support
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Tax.Doctor

How exciting! I hope you have a great time while traveling in Scotland. We have great news, all of our 4G devices are unlocked to use with international carriers. Learn more here: http://vz.to/1BKUG62 . If you were looking to suspend your services while traveling, you will be able to do that also through our website http://vz.to/1CHLiO8 . However, if you decide to take your phone already activated with our Verizon service, here is a link that will help you plan your trip http://vz.to/1IXMCAW .

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vzw_customer_support
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Tax.Doctor

How exciting! I hope you have a great time while traveling in Scotland. We have great news, all of our 4G devices are unlocked to use with international carriers. Learn more here: http://vz.to/1BKUG62 . If you were looking to suspend your services while traveling, you will be able to do that also through our website http://vz.to/1CHLiO8 . However, if you decide to take your phone already activated with our Verizon service, here is a link that will help you plan your trip http://vz.to/1IXMCAW .

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Tax_Doctor
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So, to be clear, I can use my currently activated Galaxy S3 in the UK by removing my Verizon SIM card and temporarily replacing it with the one I purchase in the UK, correct?  I would then replace my Verizon SIM card upon return to the US, correct?

How should I store the SIM card while it is out of the phone?

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Re: Can I successfully use an international SIM card in my Galaxy S3?
vzw_customer_support
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Tax.Doctor,

You got it! You would simply want to ensure that the device settings have been changed to allow for roaming. You can see how to enable roaming by going here http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-59013/. As far as storing the card, you would just want to ensure it is secure and that the gold contacts are not exposed to prevent damage.

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