SIM cards for traveling

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There is no cell phone group so I apologize here but they are little computers...lol.

Anyway...We are planning a trip overseas to New Zealand.. We will be there 2 months maybe longer.

How do SIM cards work?
Will buying one there allow us to convert our iPhones to "local" phones?

[CentralMass]

1. This link might be helpful.

https://toomanyadapters.com/buying-sim-card-new-zealand/

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2. My current provider...

...is CREDO.

When the SIM is replaced then that completely changes the phone to another provider?

[CentralMass]

3. Yes. You just put your current sim card in a safe place and insert the new card that

You purchase for New Zealand. When you return stateside just put the Credo card back in.

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4. If the phone is unlocked, you're good to go with a sim swap.

If not then your options are:
- upgrade to an international plan via your current provider.
- get a burner cell that works in your destination.

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5. Thank you

[CentralMass]

6. A related article

https://www.whistleout.com/CellPhones/Guides/your-guide-to-global-and-travel-sim-cards