Many NA phones might not work if they're not "unlocked", and can only use SIM cards from the carrier. Many prepaid phones are like this too, and can only be us

Many NA phones might not work if they're not "unlocked", and can only use SIM cards from the carrier. Many prepaid phones are like this too, and can only be used with that prepaid plan. Verizon phones should work fine though, though the CDMA part won't work abroad obviously, but the other bands it uses should be enough. Verizon phones are all unlocked. Others you might need to get unlocked by the carrier before you go. Also, the very latest iPhones don't use SIM cards, but rather eSIMs. I'm not sure if that'll work with a tourist-oriented phone service (I doubt it).