Burner phones aren’t just for nefarious intentions, like you see on TV. They can actually be a handy tool for people who get ...

Experts weigh in on how burner phones work, whether you should consider using them for travel, and how to lock down your phone for travel amid growing digital privacy concerns.

However, you can use any unlocked smartphone with prepaid SIM cards if you want to, essentially making it a prepaid phone. If you want to get a burner, you don't necessarily have to buy a new phone.

No, I’m not planning a digital detox. I’m choosing to travel with what’s known as a burner phone because my personal device contains sensitive data that I don’t want others, particularly U ...