Using my mobile abroad, any tips on my situation?

I'm travelling to Australia in 2 months
I have an iphone 4s that is pretty much falling apart it doesn't work very well. It has 5 months left on the contract which isn't much to pay off, but they can set my phone to use abroad and they told me the service charge minutes and texts.

What would you guys recommend i do? As i'm unsure what to do (I might just pay off the contract and get a mobile over there)

Skype-to-Skype is free. Try Whatsapp for texting. Both require Internet access, but it is the best way to stay in contact with home while traveling abroad.

If you will be in Australia for more than a week then get a local SIM (or SIM + cheap phone).

In Australia we can get a sim called a ' "Travel sim " which is cheaper to use when traveling OS.
Ask for one of those

Read this http://www.gatorspit.com/tips/iphone-airplane-mode.html?y40 Its a good explanation about how cellular data and airplane mode work. You can also still use imessage and facetime even internationally.

Try writing letters instead.

Most people say that it is best to buy a cheap prepaid SIM in the country you are visiting. Www.amaysim.com.au You can get them from supermarkets.

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