What cell phones and plans available in korea?

Taking an unlocked phone is definitely the way to go for Korea. It gives way more flexibility, and it’s usually cheaper than getting locked into a local plan right away. Once he's got an unlocked phone, there are a few good options for getting set up with service.


If you’re looking for something quick and straightforward, you might want to check out Simify https://simify.com/en-au/collections/bali , which offers international SIM cards. It’s a handy choice if he wants to have everything set up before he arrives, without worrying about language barriers or the hassle of setting up a local contract.

I believe I had KT, no difference really from LG. They come with WiFi hotspots that are insanely good you don’t really even need to buy WiFi separately. You will need an unlocked phone (so paid off). My wife and I had no issues texting/calling to and from my Korean numeric number. iPhone to iPhone in the states to korea will still be iMessage compatible.

Korea has LG and KT for cell carriers. I brought my iPhone from the US with me and bought a SIM card and plan from the PX. It works perfectly fine. I am able to FaceTime with my family with no issues. The Korean phones are more expensive because they make you buy the phone and pay it off within the one year we are here. So if you buy the most expensive it may cost a couple hundred a month to pay it off. I know if he and his mom both have apple they can text all day without it charging extra normal calling can be done but it will cost extra after so many minutes. They will be able to keep in touch while they are away.