I was just signing up for my Verizon international plan and noticed the plans (both the Travel Pass for $10 a day and the monthly plan for $100) now have unlimited data.
https://www.verizon.com/plans/international/international-travel/
When I used the monthly plan last Sept, it had limited data, 5GB I believe for the monthly plan.
Just mentioning for those who don’t like to use the sim cards. 😊
I've used Travel Pass for years and have always had unlimited data.
Thank you Carrie for pointing that out. I, too, was on the Verizon site this AM looking at the International Plan VS the Travel Pass. I saw the unlimited data and was surprised as I did not remember that from before. I never get phone calls so the unlimited data works for me.
Yes, always had unlimited data on Verizon international..
The no data limit to the monthly international plan was just introduced this past Nov. Prior to that, you received 5GB and paid for any additional.
The International Monthly plan once bought 5GB of high-speed data,
then $20 per each 1GB of usage after that, as well as 1,000 text
messages, and 250 voice minutes. Now the improved plan allows for 20GB
of high-speed data before it's throttled at 3G speeds at 1Mbps (but
overage fees have been eliminated). The International Monthly plan
also now grants unlimited text messages but holds the line at 250
voice minutes a month.
Yay! I’m hoping to use this for a 3 week trip this summer. Does anybody know if you can use your phone as a hotspot when using the monthly international plan with unlimited data? I know you can when using the daily plan, as long as your normal plan has unlimited data.
I think the catch is, it's unlimited but after a few highspeed gigs they throttle you. I got a message once on a trip that I didn't quite understand.
5GB is a lot of data for a month. Unless you are streaming videos on your phone, that should be plenty for the average user.
I have Travel Pass, but I want to add the monthly plan. I tried to do this through the online account, but it didn't work.
My question is: do I have to first turn off or disable Travel Pass before adding the monthly plan? I am trying to avoid calling Verizon to find out - they have terrible customer service.
Hi Jojo Rabbit, I never had the travel pass so I was just able to sign up for the monthly international plan online by going to my account.
I think it makes sense that you would first need to turn off the travel pass. Otherwise, if you still have the travel pass, that would get triggered when you use the phone outside of the US.
I think it makes sense that you would first need to turn off the travel pass.
It does make sense, but I can't find that info on the Verizon website. I am going to have to call to find out...I loathe calling Verizon for anything.
Thank you, Carrie, for the reply.
Carrie:
When you returned home, did you have to turn off the monthly plan? Or does it automatically shut off?
At least with Travel Pass, it only activates for any 24 hour period you use your phone abroad.
The monthly pass automatically shut off when I returned home.
confirming what Paqngo stated. The monthly plan is not automatically renewed. So, once you sign up for a month, there is nothing else to do. It ends after the month.
FYI I had difficulty signing up more than one line on the monthly plan via the website, so we called this morning and worked it out. Bad website...but I have to say the customer service via the phone was very good.
Also, if you already have Travel Pass, it remains on your phone unless or until you remove it. The monthly plan supersedes for the month you sign up for, and then it reverts to Travel Pass for future trips. For any trip in a month over 10 days that you intend to use your phone every day, the monthly plan is the way to go...
Forget Verizon.
I am planning a month's trip to europe in May and found out that one can buy esim for $25 for 30days with unlimited data only. No calls and messages but can use watsapp and useful to find places, especially while driving, using gps etc.
I got this esim on my galaxy s21 plus with no problem. 30 days start only when you first start using in Europe. It is uk & Europe travel esim with uk number. I got it from esim.net . Does anyone have experience using this? Is it reliable in Portugal, France, Italy etc.?
Forget Verizon.
I would love to forget them, but the esim solution you describe with a new number doesn't work for me. I use the Verizon international plans so that people back home can easily call me on my own phone number.
Also, if you already have Travel Pass, it remains on your phone unless or until you remove it. The monthly plan supersedes for the month you sign up for, and then it reverts to Travel Pass for future trips. For any trip in a month over 10 days that you intend to use your phone every day, the monthly plan is the way to go...
So I quoted my most recent post on this thread...
Updating our recent experience with Verizon...we used the monthly $100 a month plan on our phones for our 3 week trip to France last month. However, the Travel Pass feature did NOT automatically return on our phones, and we had to call Verizon to get that feature turned back on despite the fact we had been told it would happen automatically. We tried to address this issue online, but we could not resolve it, so we had to call them.
Issue #2: While in France on the unlimited data plan last month, a few days into the trip, one of our phones triggered data surcharges for exceeding the allowance, and we got one text that billed us $20, and another that billed us $50. I called Verizon from France, and they agreed that should not have happened (yet it did) and those charges were taken off the account.
Bottom line: Verizon customer service is crap, and always has been crap. I need to move our business to another company, suggestions appreciated.
I have been very, very happy with a T-Mobile Magenta plan for over 10 years now. Multiple trips to Asia, Europe, Australia, New Zealand. No need for a SIM and no need to add International Plans. Turn off the Airplane Mode on arrival and I get a nice greeting: Welcome to -------. I switched from Verizon which had become a real headache.
I haven't cost compared plans in years. T-Mobile might not work for everyone, but thought I'd throw it out if anyone wants to consider another option.
Jojo Rabbit,
Have you tried calling Verizon's international desk? They have (or had) a dedicated number for assisstance with international plans, rates, and etc. They've always been helpful and always seem to know what they're talking about. The direct number is (or was) 1-800-711-8300.
Have you tried calling Verizon's international desk?
Yes, and they are helpful. But when you are in Europe, and you have an issue, you have to call during weekday business hours in the US - despite what they post on the website, this desk is not available 24/7, nor is it available on weekends. And that is inconvenient to say the least.
The same help desk, while it has been helpful, has also provided me with erroneous information, for instance on assuring me that the Travel Pass remains on the phones after the one month on the $100 plan. That did not happen, I could not "add" Travel Pass to our account on the website portal, and I had to call them. One of our family members needs the Travel Pass this week, and I had to call Verizon to get the pass reinstated on all phones. We have had Travel Pass continuously for at least 8 years, so bizarre that it got removed when we added the monthly plan for one month. They had no explanation for the glitch.
I find the Verizon web portal nearly useless to actually get something done. I have to repeatedly call Verizon for anything that should be fairly easily accomplished on the website.
I am looking at T Mobile, looks promising, actually less expensive than Verizon overall, not to mention no need to add a daily or monthly travel pass, and the international data and calling is included so there is nothing to add, delete, or fiddle with before any trips. The service is there when you need it...what a concept.
I am not here to bash Verizon, but when it comes to international usage, I have had many issues with them over the years and I am moving on.
I’m traveling to Germany in a few days and just want to be sure I understand this correctly:
My current Verizon plan is $75 / month and I wanted to switch to the International Plan while I’m there, which runs for $100 / month. This would be a $25 increase on my bill that month and not an entire $100 “in addition to” my normal plan correct? Just making sure if anybody can confirm. Thank you!
No, it's an EXTRA $100 /month for international roaming...or $10/day. Note that if your billing cycle ends in the middle of your trip, you might wind up paying $100/month extra for two months.
Hi page, for the month long option, it’s $100 extra what you currently pay.
The other option is the $10 a day pass. You would just pay for the days you use the service.
Note that if your billing cycle ends in the middle of your trip, you
might wind up paying $100/month extra for two months.
This is not correct. When you sign up for the international monthly plan, you select the start date and it goes 30 days from that start date, regardless of when your billing cycle starts and ends.
I looked at my options a few days ago and Verizon showed that the $100 (extra) plan is now only $88! Wow, don't we all love a price reduction.
Hi goanywhere, where were you looking? The monthly plan is still $100 according to the Verizon site:
https://www.verizon.com/plans/international/international-travel/monthly-plan/
Hey, thanks a lot for the info everybody! I ended up getting a new plan as there was one with a heavy discount for teachers. Added the $10 / day travel plan with two free days and will have to pay extra for the other days. The added $100 on top was too much, but found a solution with your advice. Thanks again!!
My husband has hotspot ability on domestic plan. Will that work on an international travel pass or plan? Someone asked that, but I didn't see a response. I can't see paying $200/month for both of us.
I signed up for International Monthly plan a couple days ago for trip next month. It gave me a discounted $83 rate which is only slightly more than I would spend swapping SIMs since I would need to get one in Asia and Europe so feel it's a good deal.
A little concerned since they did not send me a confirmation email and it shows as a pending order on my account with no description. Verizon tells me it will stay that way until start date of plan. Not very reassuring. Anyone have a similar experience with their order for International Monthly plan?
Hi asquared, I can confirm that as it shows “pending order” you are all set. You will not receive an email confirmation.
I haven’t had to use it yet, but I take their international support # just in case: +1-908-559-4899
Thanks. Poor form on their software and process, but I guess I'll have faith.
Carrie - I was on Verizon’s website. I had logged into my account to check the international plans and saw that amount.
