It is very convenient to have a mobile phone (or cell phone) while in Ireland, and one option is to rent a mobile phone while you are here. But where will you get the best deal?
We have compared the various options for price and service and a clear winner has emerged. But is renting the best option?
Remarkable as it may seem, it is probably cheaper to buy a mobile phone when you arrive in Ireland. We look at the costs, the options, and have a quick run down of the pros and cons.
One obvious advantage is that you return home with a phone – and even if you can’t use it in the USA, there are other uses you may find for it!
Although you will have no problem using a GSM phone in Ireland, you may find that high roaming charges means it is actually cheaper to buy an Irish SIM card to use while you are here.
There are some things you need to know about first though, and a choice to make about what SIM to buy for use in Ireland.
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