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Planning a Year-End Trip? Score 30% Off Nomad eSIMs With CNET’s Exclusive Code

Skip roaming charges and stay connected overseas, while saving big with this limited‑time holiday offer.

With some phones no longer offering the option to insert a physical SIM card, eSIMs are now the go‑to solution for many of us. They mean you don’t have to deal with those little bits of plastic when you get a new phone, but that’s just the start.

An eSIM also makes it easier to avoid roaming charges when you travel overseas. And right now, Nomad is offering 30% off all its eSIMs when you order two or more. Just enter the exclusive discount code CNET30 at checkout.

This deal runs through Dec. 31, but it won’t work with sale items, add‑ons or plans that cost less than $5. Everything else is fair game.

Using a local eSIM when you travel means you can use your phone for data, instant messaging and more without worrying about huge roaming bills. All you have to do is choose the country you’re traveling to and follow the instructions. For example, an Australian eSIM with 10GB of data costs just $15, and it lasts for 30 days before it runs out.

Whether you’re using the latest iPhone or a budget phone, these deals could save you money when you travel. And who doesn’t like saving money?

MOBILE DEALS OF THE WEEK

iPhone 17 Pro on Us With Any Condition Trade-in and Qualifying Plan
Google Pixel 10 Pro 128GB Unlocked Phone (Obsidian):

$749 (save $250)
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G 128GB Unlocked Phone (Awesome Black):

$298 (save $102)
Motorola Edge 256GB Unlocked Phone (2024 Model, Midnight Blue):

$241 (save $310)
Google Pixel 9 128GB Unlocked Phone (Obsidian):

$499 (save $300)

Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article.

Why this deal matters

Traveling overseas is already expensive, so why not save money wherever you can? Using your phone abroad doesn’t have to cost a fortune, and this Nomad offer is a prime example. Just make sure to enter the discount code CNET30 when checking out. You’ll only find this code on CNET, so use it while you can.

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Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for March 18, #1011

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for March 18 #1011.

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.

Today’s NYT Connections puzzle is pretty tricky, but musicians might find the blue group easy. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.

The Times has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go there after you play to receive a numeric score and to have the program analyze your answers. Players who are registered with the Times Games section can now nerd out by following their progress, including the number of puzzles completed, win rate, number of times they nabbed a perfect score and their win streak.

Read more: Hints, Tips and Strategies to Help You Win at NYT Connections Every Time

Hints for today’s Connections groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Time between two things, maybe.

Green group hint: That smarts!

Blue group hint: Rockers know these well.

Purple group hint: You might write one out to pay a bill.