International Long Distance Plans.

Keep in touch with friends
and family around the world
with our international long
distance calling plans.

Add International Services
  • Voice
    (while in the US)
  • Message
    (while in the US)
  • Support

International calling while in the US.

Make calls while in the US to the world with our affordable plan options.

Enjoy unlimited calling from the US to Mexico and Canada for no additional charge on the Start, Play, Do and All Unlimited plans.

Global Calling

Enjoy unlimited* long distance calls to Mexico and Canada for just $5 per month. And, make discounted calls to an additional 220+ destinations.

To add Global Calling, text Global to 4004 or click here.

*When you have a plan with Unlimited talk to the US; domestic airtime applies.

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Cost $5/mo per line
Calling Rates Calls to Mexico & Canada $0.00/min Calls to 230+ countries. As low as $0.05/min

Global Calling Plus

Enjoy unlimited* long distance calls from the US to landline phones in over 60 countries, mobile phones in over 30, and make discounted calls to an additional 160+ destinations all for $15 per month.

To add Global Calling Plus, text Plus to 4004 or click here.

*When you have a plan with Unlimited talk to the US; domestic airtime applies.

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Cost $15/mo per line
Calling Rates Calls to over 60 countries $0.00/min Calls to 160+ countries As low as $0.05/min

Global Choice

Select a country and get up to 180 minutes per month for just $10 per line. After your allowance you’ll get discounted rates to your selected country. Plus, you’ll get discounted rates to 220+ other countries.

To add Global Choice to your line simply text the keyword for your chosen country to 4004. For example, to add Argentina text the keyword Argentina to 4004.

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Country Monthly
minutes
allowance
Rate after
allowance
Keyword
Argentina 60 $0.20/min Argentina
Bangladesh 180 $0.05/min Bangladesh
Bolivia 60 $0.20/min Bolivia
Brazil 180 $0.05/min Brazil
Cambodia 120 $0.10/min Cambodia
Chile 120 $0.10/min Chile
China 180 $0.05/min China
Colombia 180 $0.05/min Colombia
Dominican Republic 120 $0.10/min Dom Rep
Ecuador 60 $0.20/min Ecuador
Country Monthly
minutes
allowance
Rate after
allowance
Keyword
El Salvador 60 $0.20/min El Salvador
Guatemala 60 $0.20/min Guatemala
India 180 $0.05/min India
Indonesia 180 $0.05/min Indonesia
Japan 120 $0.10/min Japan
Laos 120 $0.10/min Laos
Lebanon 60 $0.20/min Lebanon
Nepal 60 $0.20/min Nepal
Pakistan 180 $0.05/min Pakistan
Peru 180 $0.05/min Peru
Country Monthly
minutes
allowance
Rate after
allowance
Keyword
Philippines 60 $0.20/min Philippines
Sri Lanka 60 $0.20/min Sri Lanka
Thailand 120 $0.10/min Thailand
Turkey 60 $0.20/min Turkey
Venezuela 120 $0.10/min Venezuela
Vietnam 120 $0.10/min Vietnam

Standard Pay Per Minute

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

*Domestic airtime usage may apply

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Cost $0/mo
Calling Rates Calls to 230+ countries from
$0.49/min

Direct dial countries.

10-digit North American dialing.

Call select countries while in the US without adding an International Voice Plan to your account using 10-digit direct dialing. International Voice Rates and airtime charges apply when calling these countries while in the US.

View direct dial countries
Satellite phone rate
Calling area Country code Rate
Iridium 8816 & 8817 $6.00/mo
Inmarsat (Sabre Wideeye BGAN) 870 $9.00/mo

How it works.

  • Set up your
    phone.

Check your account’s eligibility for international calling (while in the US) on the change minutes, text or data page in My Verizon.

Note: You’ll only be able to view this page if you’re an Account Owner or Account Manager. Learn about My Verizon access roles.

  • Find your
    plan.

Choose the $15 Unlimited Together World plan, the $5 Unlimited Together North America plan, or Standard Pay Per Minutes rates.

  • Call
    worldwide.

Set up your service and start connecting to over 230 countries.

  • Traveling outside
    the US?

Verizon has you covered with talk, text and data plans in Mexico, Canada and over 200 countries.

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  • Terms & conditions.

Please review for important information regarding international services (while in the US).

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International messaging while in the US.

Enjoy unlimited International Messaging while in the US for no additional charge on The Verizon Plan. Sign in to My Verizon to add this feature or change your plan.

Refer to our international messaging (while in the US) FAQs for more information.

International
messaging rates.

While traveling in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands, text or multimedia messages sent or received from mobile numbers in those countries and Mexico are charged standard domestic rates and will be applied against the monthly messaging allowance of your plan, if you have one.

Messages sent or received from mobile numbers with participating carriers in other countries are charged international rates, and will not be applied against any monthly messaging allowance.

*Rates displayed are examples. Rates for individual countries may vary. Select a country from the dropdown list for country-specific rates.

International rated countries
Text Multimedia
Message
sent
$0.20 $0.50
Message
received
$0.20 $0.25

How it works.

  • Find the
    country
    code.

Find the country code and calling instructions for the non-US mobile number you want to send the text or multimedia message to.

See details by country
  • Send a
    message.

While in the US, send a message to the number as if you were making an international call by entering the country code plus 10-digit phone number.

  • Confirm
    recipient.

If you have problems, confirm that the recipient is using a participating carrier.

Unlimited international
messaging while in the US.

Send SMS to over 200 countries and MMS to over 120 countries for no extra charge on The Verizon Plan.

See details by country

FAQs

Find solutions to common questions, concerns and more.

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  • Traveling outside
    the US?

Verizon has you covered with talk, text and data plans in Mexico, Canada and over 200 countries.

Learn more
  • Terms & conditions.

Please review for important information regarding international services (while in the US).

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  • Traveling outside
    the US?

Verizon has you covered with talk, text and data plans in Mexico, Canada and over 200 countries.

Learn more
  • Terms & conditions.

Please review for important information regarding international services (while in the US).

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International services
support while in the US.

Representatives are standing by to help you connect worldwide.

  • Contact us

While in the US: 1-800-922-0204

  • Traveling outside
    the US?

Verizon has you covered with talk, text and data plans in Mexico, Canada and over 200 countries.

Learn more
  • Terms & conditions.

Please review for important information regarding international services (while in the US).

Read more