Quote Originally Posted by TAH View Post
HarryS is correct, though if you're in good standing with your provider they will usually unlock them for you if you explain your situation. You should be able to swap sim cards, but it doesn't always work, I've had mixed results in the past doing that. Whatever you do, don't use data if you don't get a local plan.
I am going to chime in with a resounding agreement with TAH on this one. I used data off my iPhone, creating a hotspot for my iPad on a trip a while back. The prices were beyond exorbitant, and I will never do that again. Now, if there is no free wifi for me to connect... I am not getting online.