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Another thing in society that is everywhere in modern society is internet, but more usefully, '''Wifi''' (wireless internet) and '''free Wifi internet hotspots''' are everywhere. That means in many places you need only ask for the password of the internet of the establishment you're in to get access. Good news for hitchhikers is that free wifi is common on '''gas stations''' on European highways and, once more, in any '''McDonald's'''.
Internet is useful for hitchhiking mainly to check '''Hitchwiki''' for a good spot in the city you're in, or to check '''Google Maps''' (bundled with most phones) for your location. Furthermore, '''don't need a SIM card''' to take advantage of this. If you're dropped off somewhere in a city you don't know, simply ask people around for the nearest '''McDonalds''' (everyone will know where it is) or just head towards the '''city center''' - one will be there for sure.
==Roaming==
In 2017 the European Union decided there would be '''no roaming charges across European countries''', which means that if you take your cellphone with a SIM card outside of your country you will pay the same you would in your home country. So if in your home country you have unlimited calls, you will have '''the same''' abroad. Nowadays most phone plans also include '''mobile data''', meaning internet on the smartphone without being connected to Wifi. If you have unlimited internet on your plan in your home country, it '''doesn't''' mean that you will have unlimited mobile data abroad though, only a "responsible amount" of data. Usually when you cross the border you will receive a message from your operator giving you info on finding out how much data you'll have.
You could try asking you parents also what internet deal they have at home since nowadays most families have a package which includes digital cable television, internet at home, and several SIM cards usually with unlimited calls and internet. The cost of one extra SIM card in those packages would be negligible but for you it can mean use of calls and plenty of mobile data automatically everywhere in Europe.
==Android==
