But you might find it difficult to set up a new account until you have suitable personal identification in your new destination (such as a job or rental contract or social security number in the US), so make sure you have a decent credit card with zero foreign transaction fees to get you through the first few weeks.

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There is no contract and no line-rental fee: the user simply buys call vouchers from shops and petrol stations.

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After looking at 20 apartments, Mr. Lin picked a completely furnished one that was already in contract for sale to an investor, who will continue the rental.

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