Standard Pay Per
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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Monthly international plans to
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Want to stay connected to friends and family
abroad? Pick a monthly
international plan that’s
right for you.
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).
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.
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:
- 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.
- Tap the Call button.
Making an international call to countries that don't use 10-digit dialing:
- Dial 011.
- Enter the country code.
- Enter the phone number you want to call.
- 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.
How do I add an International Calling Plan to my line?
You can add an international long distance plan to your device's line:
- In My Verizon - On your International plan page, choose Add new plan and follow the prompts.
- By sending a text to 4004:
- Global Choice – text the name of your selected country keyword
- Global Calling Plus – text the word "Plus"
- Global Calling – text the word "Global"
Good to know: When you add an International Calling plan, it will replace any existing International Calling plan on your line.