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Standard Pay Per
Minute

If you occasionally make calls to
international
destinations, our pay per
minute* option provides
international
calling without a monthly charge.

Rates starting from $0.49/min.

*Domestic airtime usage may apply.

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instructions
for the country
you want to call.

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Monthly international plans to
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abroad? Pick a monthly
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Have questions? We’ve got answers.

How much does international messaging cost while I'm in the US?

Most mobile phone plans* include unlimited messaging to other countries while you're in the US.

*Previously-available plans: One Unlimited for iPhone, Welcome Unlimited, 5G Start, 5G Play More, 5G Do More, 5G Get More, Get More Unlimited, Do More Unlimited, Play More Unlimited, Above Unlimited, Beyond Unlimited, Go Unlimited, Just Kids, Shared Data – 5 GB and Shared Data – 10 GB, The Verizon plan shared data plans (e.g., S, M, L, XL & XXL).

How much does international messaging cost while I'm in the US?

These mobile phone plans include unlimited messaging to and from other countries while you're in the US:

  • Current Unlimited plans: Unlimited Ultimate, Unlimited Plus, Unlimited Welcome
  • Previously-available plans: One Unlimited for iPhone, Welcome Unlimited, 5G Start, 5G Play More, 5G Do More, 5G Get More, Get More Unlimited, Do More Unlimited, Play More Unlimited, Above Unlimited, Beyond Unlimited, Go Unlimited, Just Kids, Shared Data – 5GB and Shared Data – 10GB, The Verizon plan shared data plans (e.g., S, M, L, XL & XXL)

If you're on a different plan, you can view international messaging rates on our International Services (while in the US) page.

Note: On the Just Kids plan, messaging to everyone except trusted contacts is blocked. This plan is no longer available to add to accounts.

Can I make international calls from my Verizon mobile device?

You can call over 220+ countries from your Verizon device.

If you're having trouble placing a call to your specific destination, you may be calling a country that requires additional permissions. You can contact us to allow calling to this country. Your account must be active for 34 days and in good standing.

Am I able to make international calls from my Verizon mobile device?

Yes. We offer 2 different features, International Services Enabled Lite and International Services Enabled, which let you make international calls from your Verizon mobile device.

International Services Enabled Lite - is included with your mobile phone plan and lets you make international calls from the US to all countries, except these:

Excluded Countries - International Services Enabled Lite

Countries

Angola Ascension Island
Azerbaijan Congo, Dem. Republic of
Congo, Republic of Djibouti
East Timor Estonia
Gambia Guinea
Latvia Liberia
Lithuania Maldives
Mayotte Senegal
Sierra Leone St. Helena

International Services Enabled - You must add this feature to your account if you want to:

  • Make calls from the US to any of the countries listed above
  • Make calls when you’re outside the US (except for calls back to the US or calls within the country you're in)

To add International Services Enabled, contact us. Your account must be active for at least 34 days* and must be in good standing to add this feature.

*Contact us if your account has been active for fewer than 34 days.

How do I make an international call when I'm in the US?

How you make an international call when you’re in the US depends on what country you’re calling.

10-digit dialing countries:

  1. To make an international call to a country that uses 10-digit dialing while in the US, simply enter the 10-digit phone number you want to call.
  2. Tap the Call button.

Making an international call to countries that don't use 10-digit dialing:

  1. Dial 011.
  2. Enter the country code.
  3. Enter the phone number you want to call.
  4. Tap the Call button.

Good to know:

  • For more information about dialing specific countries, visit our International Calling page.
  • For information about placing calls while traveling outside the US, visit our Trip Planner tool.

International Long Distance Terms &
Conditions

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