The Motorola Photon 4G is one of Sprint's latest world phones.
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If you frequently travel overseas for business or pleasure, a smartphone with world-roaming capabilities is a good thing to have in your travel kit.
Not only do these phones allow you to stay in touch with friends and family back home, but with their built-in functions and various apps, they can also organize your travel itinerary, provide recommendations for things to do, capture memories, and much more. So which phones make good travel buddies?
Well, first, you'll need a world phone that supports the four GSM networks (850/900/1800/1900). T-Mobile and AT&T phones already offer this compatibility, but Sprint and Verizon Wireless customers will have to check their carrier's respective lineup for a handset that offers dual-mode CDMA/GSM technology.
To make it a bit easier for you, below you'll find a selection of some of the latest and greatest smartphones that will support international networks. You'll also want to check and sign up for international calling and data plans, so you don't return home to a shocking cell phone bill. Alternatively, you can purchase an unlocked phone, which isn't tied to a service provider, so you can insert a prepaid SIM card from a local carrier while overseas to save money. Some of the U.S. carriers will also unlock the SIM (for example, Verizon has a poli... [Read more]
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