Any chance of roaming charges in Europe if using wi-fi?

can i safely use my S4 in Europe in wi-fi mode with no chance it'll roam since they're GSM and my phone is CDMA? is there ANY chance it could roam, or should i buy an unlocked GSM smartphone? I'll buy the unlocked smartphone (as opposed to just unlocked feature phone) if the chance of roaming charges is >0. I'm interested in apps like Google Maps, transit, etc.

lkj2340j2,
We want you to travel having a peace of mind. If you were to turn off data. Settings>Connections>Data Usage>Uncheck mobile data. This will turn off your data. You can still have the chance of incurring voice and texting charges. The way to avoid that is by putting the device in Airplane mode. You still will be able to have wifi on.
Safe Travels,
RobinD_VZW
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Phil0124 wrote:
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Here is the transcript of the conversation:
info: Please hold for a Verizon Wireless sales representative to assist you with your order. Thank you for your patience.
info: You are now chatting with 'Morris'
Morris: Hello. Thank you for visiting our chat service. May I help you with your order today?
Jon: Hello,
Morris: Hello, how are you today?
Jon: I am looking at the $50 Unleashed program and had a question....it says under Price Info that Domestic Roaming is included.....then further ddown in the fine print it says Domestic Roaming is .20 per minute......how do you pay for Domestic Roaming?
Morris: Since verizon does not roam, there will be charge if any roaming does occur
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Morris: excuse me, there will not be any charges
Jon: So....no roaming charges?
Morris: This is correct
Jon: So what does the fine print refer to when it says .20 per minute for Domestic Roaming?
Morris: This is if roaming occurs on a monthly plan, not prepaid plan.
Jon: OK.....but that is very confusing when you read the pricing info.
Morris: I totally understand
Jon: Thanks for your help. Bye.
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