AT&T's international plan options can be expensive. The standard international long-distance rates and international roaming rates can be pretty high if you don't plan ahead. If you make a lot of calls to numbers outside of the United States, or if you plan on using your phone while traveling abroad, you could be hit with a very large bill.
Luckily, AT&T gives you other options to get around those high rates. With AT&T International Calling you can get unlimited minutes to over 85 countries for just $15/month, and with AT&T International Day Pass, you can use your phone just like you would at home for $12/day.
Keep reading to learn all about AT&T's international calling and roaming add-ons, and find out how you can save when connecting to the rest of the world.What international features are included in AT&T plans?
AT&T phone plans aren't completely devoid of international perks. All of AT&T's plans include unlimited texting to over 200 countries. Plus, all of AT&T's unlimited plans come with unlimited calling and texting to numbers in Mexico and Canada. So, if you're happy just texting with your friends around the world, or your family is from Mexico or Canada, you could already be set with your international needs.
For travelers who want to use their phones outside of the United States, all of AT&T's unlimited plans include unlimited talk, text, and data while in Mexico and Canada. The AT&T Premium 2.0 plan also includes unlimited talk, text, and data in 19 Latin American countries.
AT&T International Calling
If texting to over 200 countries or being able to call Mexico and Canada doesn't suffice, you might want to add the AT&T International Calling feature to your plan. For $15/month extra, you'll get to make unlimited calls to over 85 countries, and you'll get a discounted rate for calls to more than 140 countries.
To understand how this might save you money over paying the normal per-minute rate, here are just some examples of countries and destinations that you'd be able to call with AT&T International Calling and the rates you'd pay without the add-on ($0/minute means you have unlimited minutes towards calls for that country):
AT&T International Calling rates (examples)
| Destination | Rate with AT&T International Calling | Standard rate |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $0/minute | $4/minute |
| Brazil | $0/minute | $3/minute |
| Cuba | $0.60/minute | $3/minute |
| Denmark | $0/minute | $3/minute |
| Greenland | $.50/minute | $3/minute |
| South Korea | $0/minute | $4/minute |
These are just a few examples, but you can get a good idea about how much value there is in AT&T International calling. A four-minute call to Denmark would be more expensive than the add-on which would get you unlimited minutes to the same number. To view a full list of AT&T international calling countries, check out their hub page.
You can add AT&T International Calling to your plan online, or by using the myAT&T app.International roaming and data
AT&T International Calling is great for anybody who wants to make calls to other countries from the United States, but if you are wondering how you can get service while traveling abroad, AT&T also has solutions for you.
You can simply use your phone while traveling and pay the following standard rates:
- Calls:
- $1/minute in Canada and Mexico
- $2/minute in Europe
- $3/minute everywhere else
- Texts:
- $0.50 for a text-based message
- $1.30 for messages with pictures or videos
- Data:
- $2.05/MB on land, cruise ships, or select flights with AeroMobile
- $10.25/MB on other airlines
At those rates, you need to be very careful about how you use your phone. Your bill could get very expensive very fast.
AT&T International Day Pass
If you plan to use your phone pretty heavily, a better option would be to enable AT&T International Day Pass. For $12/day, you can use your phone just like you would at home while traveling in one of over 210 destinations. So, if you have an unlimited plan, you'll have unlimited talk, text, and data for the day. Plus, you'll only pay for the days you actually use your phone. If you want to have a day that is fully unplugged from the world, you will not have to pay the $12 for that day.
AT&T will only charge you for the first 10 days of International Day Pass use, so it will never cost more than $120/month. The rest of your days for that month of usage are free.
You can activate AT&T International Day Pass online or on the myAT&T app.Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my AT&T phone out of the country?
Yes. You can use your AT&T phone while abroad. Roaming rates will apply unless you activate AT&T International Day pass within any one of over 210 destinations.
How must does AT&T charge for international data usage?
AT&T charges $2.05/MB in most areas outside of the United States. On airlines without AeroMobile, AT&T charges $10.25/MB.
How to avoid AT&T international fees?
To avoid AT&T international fees, turn off the roaming feature on your cell phone. That will ensure your device won't connect to foreign networks and you can't be charged. Even with roaming disabled, you'll still be able to connect to Wi-Fi to use your device while abroad.
Which countries are included in AT&T's International Day Pass?
There are over 210 destinations included in the AT&T International Day Pass. These include some of the most popular destinations around the world. Australia, Bahamas, England, France, Italy, Morocco, Romania, Switzerland, and Thailand are just a small handful of examples. You can see a full list on AT&T's website.
How much is the AT&T International Plan monthy?
The monthly price for AT&T's international features is based on your usage. That said, the AT&T International Day Pass will never cost more than $120/month.
Angelo Ilumba
Senior Writer
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