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MEMBER SERVICES
Keep Connected Internationally
Is it a dream vacation if you can’t post a selfie from the Eiffel Tower, call home, or share your ascent of Mount Fuji in a video guaranteed to get 1000 likes? With Sprint, you can stay connected with your world no matter where in the world you travel... worry free!
Sprint provides free basic data roaming, free SMS texting, and voice calling for only $0.20/ minute throughout 180+ well-traveled featured destinations, more than any other carrier! And with welcome messages greeting you in each destination around the globe, you’ll always know what services and rates are available, helping you avoid bill shock.
Leverage Wi-Fi & Apps
If you travel to more remote destinations, consider optimizing your experience by using Wi-Fi data from hotels and hotspots. And consider apps such as iChat, Viber, Skype, FaceTime (for iPhone users), Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or Google Voice for calls and texts.
• Choose an app your contacts also have.
• Restrict the apps on your devices to Wi-Fi usage. • Shut off updates.
Sprint has redefined international roaming – providing service that is...
• Simple – international capability is automatically
enabled
• Seamless – there are no decisions to make /
no plans to select, your international capable
smartphone just works when you travel abroad • Affordable!
World travelers no longer need to toil with the hassle or bother considering cumbersome SIM Card swapping for international service
With Sprint, long-gone are they days where swapping out your SIM card with a card purchased at your destination was worth the bother. Your Sprint Service travels with you and provides free basic data roaming, free SMS texting, and voice calling for only $0.20/minute. That’s worry-free international service you can depend on without worry! Works for me, internationally!
There are a lot of things to plan
for International travels. With Sprint, your phone service is ready to travel when you are.
Tap Your Membership
AAA members save with Sprint, which delivers global roaming across the largest low-cost international service area. And with the Sprint Unlimited Freedom Plan, freedom is extended beyond borders with SMS texting, high-speed data roaming, and voice calling for NO additional charge while traveling throughout Canada & Mexico. And international long distance calling from the U.S. to Mexico and Canada is also included.
During a special promotional period, Sprint will even pay for your AAA membership renewal.
Before You Go:
• Read your carrier’s FAQ on international travel charges.
• Apple device users toggle International Data Roaming to “On.”
• Review the Sprint Unlimited Freedom Plan at AAA.com/Sprint or call 1-800-754-6907.
No Matter What You Choose
• Explore featured destinations at www.sprint.com/ international
• Back up photos and texts to a cloud-based service in case you lose or damage your phone.
• Pack the right chargers and power adapters for your devices.
Rainy Day vs. Emergency Funds:
Why They’re Different Yet Both Necessary
Even the best savings plan can be interrupted when something unexpected occurs. Establishing rainy-day and emergency funds will allow you to handle unexpected expenses that come your way. But what’s the difference between the two, and why are both necessary?
A rainy-day fund is money set aside for when random inconveniences strike. Automotive repairs, broken appliances, and last-minute travel emergencies hit when you least expect it; it’s important that you’re able to cover these costs without dipping into your checking account. You
should try to set aside $1,000 - $2,000 for minor, unexpected events such as these.
An emergency fund is money saved to cover expenses if you find yourself out of work for an extended period of time. If you’re in-between jobs or get sick and can’t work, this fund can be used to support you. Building up around 6 months’ worth of income is a good rule of thumb, but you should save however much you feel is enough.
Whether illness strikes or your “check engine” light comes on, it’s important to ensure that you have enough money saved to tackle the issue. To
learn more about AAA savings, money market and CD accounts by Discover, visit AAA.com/Deposits.
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