I have an iPhone 6 model MG4C2J/A. We are about to go to Europe, and I have a US Straight Talk SIM which won't work over there, but I am wondering how I can get service abroad and use data and possibly make or receive calls to/from the USA?
iPhone 6
If Straight Talk will not work in Europe, the only way to use the device would be to get a local SIM wherever you are going. However, for that to work, the iPhone would have to be unlocked. And from what I've ready Straight Talk will not unlock their phones. However, you can ask them. They are the only one that can unlock the device.
Straight Talk's policies, including unlocking and an international calling plan supplement, are at https://www.straighttalk.com/wps/portal/home/h/legal/terms-and-conditions
Thank you for that link. If they unlock now, that is something new. Many of the MVNOs are notorious for refusing to unlock devices since they wish to keep you locked into their system. I've seen many posts about that here on the ASC.
If it is not locked to your carrier (or you have arranged to have it unlocked), you can probably purchase a SIM card in Europe. We bought one last year for about $10 for 30 days with limited talk and data and roaming in most of Europe. We never tried it for the USA but would probably have had to pay extra.
Alternatively, see if your domestic carrier offers an international supplement. This may cost more though than getting a SIM card in Europe.
Sometimes answering this kind of question is easier when having details on the country(ies) to which you are traveling.
iPhone 6 usage in Europe
