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AT&T International Phone Plans – Countries, Coverage, Rates, and More

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Breaking down at&t’s international data plans, at&t’s supported countries, pros and cons of at&t’s international data plans, final thoughts.

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At Upgraded Points, we’re a team of travelers . Some of us travel abroad multiple times per year, and some of us travel full-time. However, all of us have 1 thing in common: we need an international data plan to stay connected to our work when we’re globetrotting.

With this in mind, we’ve spent a lot of time looking at the best U.S. mobile data plans for international roaming . The right plan will let us stay connected to our work when traveling, breaking us free from the hold of constantly searching for free Wi-Fi.

In past articles, we’ve looked at T-Mobile and Google Fi’s assortment of international data plans. And while these were some of our favorites, it’s time for us to turn our focus to mobile giant AT&T’s international roaming options. And at first glance, you may be in for a bit of a disappointment.

AT&T doesn’t offer free international roaming outside of North America, and it’s international roaming options can get pricey quickly. So in this article, we’ll dive deep and take a look at all of AT&T’s different roaming options. We’ll start by looking at what options are available to you, and then end with a list of pros and cons.

Use the information presented in this article to see if AT&T is the right cell phone provider for you as an international traveler. And if you’re already an AT&T subscriber, you can use this information to avoid any billing surprises on your next trip abroad.

Let’s get started!

As discussed in the intro, there’s no free international roaming outside of North America included with any of AT&T’s post-paid cell phone plans.

Thankfully, though, there are 3 different ways you can use your AT&T mobile plan when you’re traveling abroad. One is paying per megabyte for data, and the other 2 options are roaming plans. We’ve outlined each and their respective pricing in the paragraphs below:

Pay Per Use International Data

The first option available to you is also the riskiest: paying per megabyte for international mobile data.

AT&T will let you use international mobile data at a rate of $2.05 per megabyte in most countries. Your exact usage is actually billed per kilobyte, so if you use 100.2 MB of data during your trip, you won’t be rounded up to 101 MB for billing purposes.

This is a very risky (and expensive) way to use international mobile data. For example, sending a 3 MB photo on WhatsApp would cost a whopping $6.15! Further, modern smartphones use a lot of data in the background — think automatic updates and fetching new email — so you could end up paying hundreds of dollars in extra charges just for keeping your cell phone turned on!

We highly recommend staying away from this option. It’s too risky to be deemed practical — especially when you consider how data-intensive even the most basic smartphone tasks are.

AT&T International Day Pass

Plan on using a lot of data during your trip? You may want to consider the International Day Plan .

This plan lets you continue using your AT&T plan abroad. If you have an unlimited plan at home, you can continue using this plan and your data allocation when traveling in 200+ countries. Plus, you also get unlimited texting, calling to the U.S., and calling to 100+ Day Pass countries.

This plan is charged at a rate of $10 per day on top of your existing AT&T plan. If you’d like to add multiple devices to this plan, you’ll be charged $5 each for additional devices. Thankfully, AT&T will only charge you for days you actually use, and there’s no minimum number of days you need to purchase. Plus, the maximum you’ll be charged is $100 per billing cycle. After the first 10 days charged at $10 each, you’ll be able to access the international plan free of charge for the remainder of the billing cycle.

These daily plans are charged per 24-hour period and don’t start until you’ve used data, sent or received a text, or made a call. So if your flight lands at 3:30 p.m. in London and you make a call at 4:00 p.m., your 24-hour period will expire at 4:00 pm the next day. This plan works in any of AT&T’s International Day Pass-supported countries, and you can use your plan in multiple countries without having to buy an additional pass.

Once you add International Day Pass to your AT&T account, you will be automatically charged you for a full day whenever you use your phone in a supported country. This means that you don’t need to enroll in the plan more than once — just set it and forget it.

Free International Roaming in Canada And Mexico

One quick thing to note: most AT&T post-paid plans include complimentary roaming in Canada and Mexico.

When roaming to these countries, you’ll simply use your voice, text, and data plan from home. According to AT&T’s website, your phone will work at full-speed when roaming in these countries (or until 22 GB on unlimited plans, then throttled speeds), so there’s no need to worry about being throttled just for traveling. You can even use mobile hotspot — something super helpful for those that want to work remotely when traveling within North America.

The following plans include North American roaming:

• Unlimited &More
• Unlimited &More premium
• Unlimited Choice
• Unlimited Choice Enhanced
• Unlimited Plus
• Unlimited Plus Enhanced

Further, a handful of plans include roaming in Mexico but not Canada:

• Mobile Share Advantage (10 GB or higher)
• Mobile Share Flex (10 GB or higher)
• Mobile Share Plus
• Mobile Share Value (15 GB or higher)

Other AT&T plans can add a special Roam North America plan to their account. The price of this plan is not published publicly, so you’ll have to call AT&T to receive a quote and have it added to your AT&T account.

Which AT&T Data Package is Right for You?

Now that you know what international plans AT&T offers, let’s help you pick which is best for you. Here’s a look at why you might pick 1 plan over another:

Stick with pay-per-megabyte roaming if you…

• Plan on keeping your phone in airplane mode or buying a local SIM card — it’s not worth risking a huge bill when you get home!

Sign up for the International Day Pass if you…

• Are on a short trip — $10 per day can add up quickly.
• Only plan on using data on certain days of your trip.
• Have a large U.S. data plan; remember, the data you use will be pulled from your standard data allowance.
• Need a plan to hold you over until you purchase a local SIM card.

How to Sign up for an International Data Package

Signing up for an AT&T international data plan is easy. You’ll be automatically enrolled in pay per megabyte — so the minute you land, you’ll start being charged for roaming.

On the other hand, an International Day Pass can be added from the myAT&T portal. Just head over to AT&T’s website , sign in, and head to this link.  You can remove an international plan from this page as well.

Hot Tip: You can call AT&T to have them disable the international data plan feature if you’d like. We actually recommend doing this so that you don’t end up with a massive bill for accidentally taking your phone out of airplane mode.

AT&T has a wide range of supported countries for its International Day Pass, but unfortunately, it’s not quite as extensive as T-Mobile or even Google Fi.

Some notable examples of countries not supported by International Day Pass include:

• French Polynesia
• Philippines
• United Arab Emirates
• A handful of others

You can view the entire list of supported countries for both plans on AT&T’s website . We recommend studying this list before you make a choice on what plan is right for you. After all, there’s nothing worse than landing in a new country and not having phone service to call an Uber!

Obviously, there are ups and downs to picking an AT&T international data plan over a competitor — unfortunately, though, we believe there are more downsides. To prove it, here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons of AT&T’s international data plans.

Don’t worry: we’ll bring these together in the Final Thoughts section, giving you a well-rounded look as to whether AT&T’s international data plans are right for you.

Pros of AT&T’s International Data Plans:

• 2 different options for international roaming, giving you flexibility in how you choose to roam
• Complimentary roaming in North America for most AT&T plans
• International Day Pass provides flexibility and peace of mind as it automatically re-enrolls when you use your phone abroad

Cons of AT&T’s International Data Plans:

• No complimentary international data like T-Mobile or Google Fi
• Limited roaming countries, especially on the International Day Pass plan
• Expensive pay-per-megabyte roaming
• International Day Pass can add up on long trips
• Not all plans include North American roaming

All in all, AT&T’s international data plans are not the best option for most travelers. For example, Google Fi’s Unlimited plan costs just $70 per month per line and includes unlimited high-speed international data. With AT&T, you’d pay a similar price for U.S. data and still have to buy an additional international plan.

Further, AT&T doesn’t have the global coverage that other carriers offer. And while AT&T does cover most of Asia and Europe, those traveling off the beaten path will eventually stumble upon a country where an AT&T plan won’t connect.

If you live in an area where AT&T is your only option for getting solid coverage, we recommend picking up one of AT&T’s two different international data plans when you do travel abroad. These will keep your international data bill manageable and ensure that you can stay connected no matter where you are in the world.

Long story short: we recommend strongly considering the competition before you settle on AT&T. You’ll likely find a better deal with more international coverage options.

Safe travels!

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my phone work when traveling abroad.

Thankfully, most modern smartphones are properly configured to work internationally. If you’re unsure, refer to your phone’s owner’s manual or call AT&T to check if your cell phone works outside of the U.S.

Can I call international numbers when in the U.S.?

Yes, you can call international numbers from the U.S. with your AT&T phone service. You can see international calling rates on AT&T’s website .

What is the best credit card for paying my AT&T bill?

There are a number of credit cards that offer bonus points and other benefits for paying your phone bill. To see these options, check out our full guide to the best credit cards for paying your cell phone bill.

What countries does AT&T support?

AT&T’s international data plans work in over 100 countries — but remember, certain countries are not supported. Check the full list of supported countries on AT&T’s website .

Can I bring my current smartphone if I switch to AT&T?

Yes, your phone may be eligible. Use this tool on AT&T’s website to see if your existing smartphone is AT&T-compatible.

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He’s a lifelong traveler and took his first solo trip to San Francisco at the age of 16. Fast forward a few years, and Andrew now travels just over 100,000 miles a year, with over 25 countries, 10 business class products, and 2 airline statuses (United and Alaska) under his belt. Andrew formerly worked for The Points Guy and is now Senior Money Editor at CNN Underscored.

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Cruising or traveling abroad this summer? Why these cellphone packages can be your best travel companion

Whether you're taking a Caribbean cruise , sightseeing in European cities or trekking through South America , staying connected on your mobile phone can be a game changer.

Some travelers value the ability to use their mobile phone overseas because it allows them to stay in touch with family 24/7.

Others find it crucial to have access to a GPS when lost in a medieval town's bewildering alleyways.

Then, there's the ease of checking in for a flight via an airline app, scheduling an early-morning ride to the airport on an app or simply asking your phone's virtual assistant, "What's a great restaurant or museum nearby?" The amount of information we need at our fingertips when traveling abroad is hard to overstate.

Roaming overseas used to be an expensive proposition. However, in recent years, major U.S. wireless carriers have made it easier than ever for customers to keep data streaming on personal devices without incurring exorbitant pay-per-use fees.

Among them, AT&T offers some of the best options for travelers on both land and sea with AT&T International Day Pass and AT&T Cruise packages .

Here are the details on each and how they can help you stay connected on your summer travels.

AT&T International Day Pass

For many travelers, the most seamless option for using your mobile phone while abroad is to connect your device to a local cellular network and use that connection to make calls, send texts, surf the internet and use apps, just as you would at home. AT&T International Day Pass lets you do just that.

Adding AT&T International Day Pass to your eligible wireless plan is simple. You can sign up before your leave, or it'll get added for you as soon as you arrive at your destination. It's also cost-effective and reliable, with no complicated setup or SIM swaps necessary.

While the feature is on your account, you can talk, send a text, or use data in any of the included countries; you will be charged $10 per day on the first line used and $5 for each additional line on the same account used the same calendar day.

The other aspect that makes this feature appealing versus the competition? It caps the number of days charged to your account at 10 per line, per monthly billing cycle. This means you'll only pay for, at most, 10 days per line per bill, regardless of how long your trip is. It doesn't matter which borders you cross — as long as you're in one of the carrier's 210-plus destinations.

The plan includes spots like England, Spain, Aruba, Cambodia and Botswana. While most popular destinations are included, a few far-flung locations, such as the Maldives and Antarctica, are not covered.

This gets even better for customers on eligible unlimited plans , which offer coverage (at no additional cost) when traveling to select destinations in North and South America. Be sure to check your plan details to see whether international coverage in these countries is included and to learn more.

When you get home, you don't need to worry about removing it — you won't be charged anything until you connect to the local network on your next international trip.

AT&T Cruise Plus and AT&T Cruise Basic packages

As veteran cruisers know, using your mobile phone on a cruise is not as easy as it is at home without racking up expensive roaming charges. Once you've sailed away from the nearest land-based cell tower, your phone will usually go into roaming mode and accrue those hyper-expensive satellite roaming charges.

It is possible to switch your phone into "airplane mode" and stay connected at sea via your ship's Wi-Fi. The big-name cruise lines are making strides to improve their onboard Wi-Fi offerings, but connectivity can still be finicky and slow depending on the ship and where it sails.

Adding international, cruise-specific coverage enables connectivity at sea and can help travelers avoid unnecessary charges, including sometimes-expensive shipboard Wi-Fi plans. AT&T Cruise packages work in tandem with AT&T International Day Pass to offer a streamlined way for travelers to stay connected, even if they are toggling between journeys on land and sea.

Customers traveling internationally on cruise ships can choose between two packages: AT&T Cruise Plus ($100) and AT&T Cruise Basic ($60). For each package, the charge allows up to 30 days of usage. Choosing a package depends on your personal travel habits — how many phone calls you expect to make and how much data you generally burn through while traveling abroad (requires a compatible device with domestic wireless service).

The Basic package, for smartphones only, includes 100 minutes of talk (with an overage of $1 per minute), unlimited texts and 100MB of data (with an overage of $10 per 100MB beyond that). The more extensive Plus package, for smartphones and tablets, allows unlimited talk and text as well as 1GB of data (with an overage charge of $10 per 100MB beyond that).

Before signing up for a cruise package, always make sure that your ship is one of the more than 175 cruise ships that the package covers. The big names like Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean and Disney Cruise Line are all on the list.

It's also important to note that cruise packages only work at sea, kicking in 9 to 11 nautical miles from shore. If part of your trip involves land travel either before or after your cruise, you'll need to add the AT&T International Day Pass for those days.

Things to keep in mind when choosing an international phone plan

Below are a few more tips for choosing an international phone plan and making the most of it while you travel abroad this summer and beyond.

Sign up in advance

On land, relying on Wi-Fi is possible if you don't intend to leave your hotel much. However, at some point, the likelihood is that you will incur costly pay-per-use roaming fees if you haven't signed up for a plan with your carrier in advance. Be sure to check out your options before crossing any borders.

Turn off updates

Since so much data roaming goes on in the background — many apps continue to gobble data even when you're not actively using them — you'll often incur fees that far exceed what a day plan would cost, even just using your phone sparingly for emergencies. Turn off any unnecessary updates ahead of travel.

Consider prepaid packages

Cruisers are not beholden to typical international roaming charges (which are excessive enough). Rather, they can get hit with extremely expensive satellite roaming charges. Surfing the internet, using social media, reading emails or even just checking the weather will all use data charged at a premium rate — this can make a prepaid package very appealing.

Don't expect flawless connection on cruises

Bandwidth and connection speed are problematic at sea. Depending on where your ship is and whether anything (like a mountain range) is blocking the connection to the satellite, you may still experience lag time on calls or slow connection speeds.

Bottom line

Whether it's a Galapagos cruise or a road trip through Europe, if you plan to travel this summer with your mobile phone — and don't want to pay excessive roaming charges — an international cellphone plan can save you time and stress.

With AT&T's international features, you can use your phone just like you do at home without worrying about connecting to public Wi-Fi or obsessing about whether your phone is switched to airplane mode.

If you have the AT&T app, each package is super easy to add and remove from your existing cellphone plan and provides peace of mind and reliability. The 10-day bill cap for the AT&T International Day Pass means no matter how long you travel, it's extremely cost-effective compared to pay-per-use rates.

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• AT&T Passport International Plan
• AT&T International Day Pass
• Swap Your SIM Card
• The Costs Without AT&T Passport
• If You Forget to Sign up
• Travel Tips for iPhone Owners

International travel is lots of fun, but if you bring your iPhone on your trip and expect to use your regular voice and data plan, you'll get a huge, unpleasant surprise when you get home: a bill for hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

That's because most phone plans only cover use in the U.S. Using your iPhone overseas counts as international roaming, which can be extremely expensive. For example, if you stream a song or two while on international roaming — using just 10 MB of data — you could be charged US$20 or more! Add in email, texts, social media, sharing photos, and getting map directions, and you'll run up a big data charge.

But it doesn't have to be this way. If you're an AT&T customer, you can save yourself from catastrophically large bills by signing up for an AT&T international plan before you leave on your trip.

AT&T Passport International Plan 

The AT&T Passport plan can be added on to your current monthly plan for the length of your trip. This extra service gives you the ability to make calls and use data at prices while you're overseas at much cheaper rates than if you were using international roaming. These are the current plans offered by AT&T Passport:

These plans are available in over 200 countries . If you're going on a cruise, AT&T offers special cruise packages with specific calling and data packages meant just for cruise ships.

If you're going on a one-time trip, you can add AT&T Passport to your plan for 30 days. On the other hand, if you travel to other countries regularly, you may prefer to add it to your standard plan and pay for it every month. AT&T supports both options.

Other major phone companies offer international plans as well, including options from Sprint , T-Mobile, and Verizon .

AT&T International Day Pass

If you're only going to be overseas for a day or two, another good option to consider is AT&T's International Day Pass .

For just US$10 per day, you can use the normal voice and data plan you use at home in over 100 countries. So, with this option, whatever you'd normally pay for data, calls, and texts is what you pay in other countries, plus the $10/day fee. That's pretty simple.

You can enable the International Day Pass for any of your devices and it will automatically work when you're traveling within the supported countries.

While this is a good option for a day or two, if you're traveling internationally for more than that, this may not be the best option. Remember, the 1GB Passport plan mentioned earlier costs $60 and works for the whole month. So, if you're on a longer trip, that may be a better choice. But, if you only need an international plan for a couple of days, it would be a savings at just $20.

Another Option: Swap Your SIM Card

International plans aren't your only option when traveling. You can also swap the SIM card out of your phone and replace it with one from a local phone company in the country you're visiting. In that scenario, you can take advantage of local calling and data rates as if you weren't traveling at all.

If you've got an iPhone XS or XR , you've got another option. Both of those models support two SIMs being used in the phone at the same time. The second SIM, in this case, is a virtual SIM, meaning there's no hardware needed. Just signing up for a pay-as-you-go plan with a local phone company in the country you're visiting and you'll be able to use your iPhone like a local.

The Costs Without AT&T Passport

Thinking you don't want to spend the extra money and that you'll take your chances with international data roaming? Unless you plan to use no data and make no calls, we don't recommend it.

Here is what you'll pay without a plan like AT&T's Passport or International Day Pass. It's also the rate if your package expires or if you're traveling within countries that aren't in the "200 countries" list above.

For some perspective, let's say you regularly use 2GB of data per month while at home and expect to use the same amount when away. Without an international plan, you could spend upwards of $4,000+ just for data  ($2.05 x 2048 MB) before even accounting for calls or texts.

If You Forget to Sign up Before You Travel

By now you're probably convinced that you should get an international plan, but what if you forget to sign up before you travel? The first way you'll be reminded of this will likely come when your phone company texts you to let you know you've incurred a big data charge (maybe $50 or $100).

Immediately call them back and explain the situation. They should be able to add international data to your plan and backdate it so that you get the international plan features but only pay for the plan, not the new charges.

However, if you forget to call or they won't cooperate, and you come home to a phone bill of hundreds or thousands (or even tens of thousands) of dollars, you might be able to contest the huge data roaming charges. Learn how in How to Fight iPhone Data Roaming Charges .

International Travel Tips for iPhone Owners

There's a lot to know about traveling internationally with your iPhone. If you're planning to take your iPhone on your trip, learn how to avoid big iPhone data roaming bills and what to do if your iPhone gets stolen . Also, don't forget the correct  international charging adapter  when you travel. 

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List of Countries Included in AT&T International Calling (AT&T International Day Pass)

Last Updated on March 7, 2024 by Rose Morah

AT&T covers over 210+ destinations globally.

However, it is important to choose the right plan for cost-effective international calls and connectivity while traveling

In order to exhaustively cover the list of countries included in AT&T, let’s take a look at the AT&T International plans and the countries covered in each plan.

• Pay-per-use only destinations
• List of countries included in AT&T International Day Pass
• AT&T International Calling™
• Mexico and Canada plan.
• Cruise Package

See also: T-Mobile International Pass And Countries List .

1. Pay-per-use only destinations

The table below shows the countries included in the pay-per-use-only destinations plan.

AT&T pay-per-use only destinations include:

See also : How To Choose The Best SIM Card When Traveling Abroad (Best international sim card) .

2. List of countries included in AT&T International Day Pass ($10 per day)

This plan gives you unlimited high-speed data, text, and calls in over 210 destinations for only $10/day.

The table below shows the 210+ destinations included in this plan:

3. Mexico and Canada with no extra cost

This AT&T plan allows you to make calls between U.S., Canada, and Mexico without extra roaming costs.

4. Cruise Package

The package allows you to stay connected on 170+ cruise ships. You will also get no extra charges on selected Caribbean Islands as well as Canada and Mexico.

For more info, visit their website .

See also : 2 Best International Sim Cards For the Caribbean .

5. AT&T International Calling™ ($15 per month/per line)

This plan comes with the following:

• Unlimited calls, when calling from the U.S. to over 85 countries. (Listed below)
• You get discounted rates when calling over 140 countries.

NOTE: Since the plans, charges, and countries are subject to change, you can view their wireless coverage here .

The table below shows the list of all countries included in the AT&T International Calling™ package, international call rates by country, and the rates when you choose to go with Pay-Per-Use.

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