How To Use Your Phone in France



You have several options for using your smartphone in France.
  1. Download WhatsApp and/or Facebook Messenger
  2. Buy a SIM card
  3. Use Facetime Audio and/or Video

Check your plan with your cell carrier to see if you have unlimited texting, data, and to see what your call rates per minute are.

WhatsApp allows you to text, place voice calls, video chat, and send images using the internet rather than SMS.  This is useful to create a group chat with the other UofL students in Montpellier.  It is great because it can be used on both iPhone or Android devices.  It is a free app with no charges for any of the services mentioned above, although data charges may apply depending on your cell plan.

This guide has some good information to get you started on how and where to buy a SIM card in France if that's the way you choose to go.  

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