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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.

Get plans, rates and dialing
instructions
for the country
you want to call.

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International calling

Monthly international plans to
keep you connected.

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abroad? Pick a monthly
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right for you.

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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)

Can I make international calls from my Verizon mobile device?

Yes. If you need to call the countries listed below from the US, or a 3rd country while traveling outside of the US, call 800-922-0204.

Excluded Countries - International Enabled Lite

 

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

 

You must add this feature to your account if you want to:

  • Call from the US to any of the countries listed above
  • Call countries other than the country you're in while traveling internationally.
    • This feature isn't needed to call the US while you are traveling internationally.

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.

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 online.
  • In the My Verizon app
    • Choose Account from the top left menu.
    • Select My Plan and International (for shared data plans), or choose a line and click Manage Plan (for unlimited plans).
    • 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.

International Long Distance Terms &
Conditions

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