How do I use my Verizon iPhone abroad?

How do I get my device ready to use outside the US?

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Tap Settings (the gear icon).
Tap Cellular, then tap Cellular Data Options, then Roaming.
Slide both the Voice Roaming and the Data Roaming selectors to Green (on).
Slide the International CDMA selector to off.

How do I get my Verizon phone to work internationally?

We recommend that you add an international travel plan through “Manage International Services” in My Verizon or contact a Verizon Wireless representative by calling (800) 922-0204 to ensure your device is ready for international travel. You can automatically add TravelPass to your account.

Can I put an international SIM card in my Verizon iPhone?

All cell providers apart from Verizon and Sprint use GSM, and GSM is the technology that allows you to unlock your phone and use it abroad. If you have a Verizon iPhone, you’ll have two SIM card slots in your phone—one for CDMA use and one for GSM use, so you’ll also be able to unlock your phone and use it overseas.

How do I avoid phone charges when traveling internationally?

On an iPhone, in “Settings,” go to “Cellular,” then toggle off any individual apps you will not need on your trip. On an Android phone, go to “Apps,” pick your app and tap “Disable.”

Should data roaming be turned on?

When you use another mobile network to access the internet on your phone while still being billed by your normal provider. It can be pricey, so many experts advise people to turn data roaming off while they are abroad.

What should I turn off on my phone when traveling internationally?

If you can’t get an international plan for your destination, the safest option is to turn off data roaming entirely. In iOS, the toggle switch is under Settings > Cellular. In Android, it’s under Settings > Wireless & Networks > Data Usage.

How do I set my phone when traveling internationally?

For ANDROID devices: Go to Settings > Connections > Data Usage. Turn Data Saver ON and select only the apps you allow to use data in the background.

How do I know if my iPhone is unlocked internationally?

Here’s how to tell if your iPhone is unlocked in Settings:

Open the Settings app on the iPhone in question.
Scroll down and tap General.
Tap About.
Scroll to the bottom and look for Carrier Lock. If it says No SIM restrictions, then your iPhone is unlocked and you’re free to use any carrier or cell service.

Can I use WiFi on airplane mode internationally?

Airplane mode turns off data to your phone, which means you won’t pay exorbitant amounts for international data that you shouldn’t be using. With WiFi, you can do almost everything except make regular phone calls and texts (unless they are iMessages).