Yes, you can use your prepaid phone for international calls and texts while you're in the US.
For pricing and dialing instructions, go to our Prepaid International Calling page.
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Prepaid international calling FAQs
This page is about calling other countries while you're in the US.
For information about calling while traveling outside the US, visit our Prepaid International Travel FAQs.
General Information
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Can I use my prepaid phone to call and text other countries while I'm in the US?
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I frequently call other countries from the US. What Prepaid International Calling plans are currently available?
You can choose from 3 Prepaid International Calling plans to add to your prepaid monthly plan:
- Global Calling (formerly called Unlimited Together – North America)
- $5/month
- Unlimited talk to Mexico, Canada, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and the US Virgin Islands
- Calls to over 220 destinations for a low discounted rate
- Global Calling Plus (formerly called Unlimited Together – World)
- $15/month
- Unlimited talk to over 40 destinations, including Mexico, Canada, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and the US Virgin Islands
- Calls to over 190 destinations for a low discounted rate
- Global Choice
- $10/month
- Pick one country and get up to 180 minutes/month depending on the selected Global Choice country
- Discounted rates after the allowances to the selected country
- Discounted calls from $0.05/per minute to 220+ other countries
- Unlimited talk to Mexico and Canada
Notes:
- Any existing line level international long distance plan you have will be removed when you add Global Choice.
- Certain plans include unlimited calls to Mexico and Canada.
- Global Calling (formerly called Unlimited Together – North America)
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Am I eligible for a Prepaid International Calling plan?
Prepaid International Calling plans can be added to all current prepaid monthly plans for smartphones or basic phones and many older prepaid monthly plans.
You can view your plan purchase options in My Verizon. If your current plan isn't eligible, you can switch to one of our current prepaid monthly plans. -
What countries can I choose with Global Choice? How many minutes do I get?
Pick one country and get a bundle of minutes to that country every month. You can add one country for $10/line per month. Choose from these countries:
Country Minutes Argentina 60 mins/month Bolivia 60 mins/month Brazil 180 mins/month Chile 120 mins/month Columbia 180 mins/month Dominican Republic 120 mins/month Ecuador 60 mins/month El Salvador 60 mins/month Guatemala 60 mins/month Peru 180 mins/month Venezuela 120 mins/month -
Which monthly prepaid plans are eligible for Global Choice?
The following prepaid plans are eligible to add Global Choice:
- $30 - 500 MB*
- $35 Talk and Text
- $40 - 3 GB*
- $40 - 5 GB
- $50 - 8 GB*
- $50 - 15 GB
- $65 Unlimited
- $70 Unlimited*
*Plan no longer available for new signups.
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How do I add or change the Prepaid International Calling plan on my account?
You can manage your Prepaid International Calling plan in the My Verizon app or on the Features page of the My Verizon website.
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Do I have to add a Prepaid International Calling plan every month?
No, your Prepaid International Calling plan will automatically renew each month once you add it to your account. To stop the plan from renewing, you'll need to remove it from your account.