Verizon roaming: what is included, what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
Of the 24 destinations we track, 24 are included with a Verizon plan. Everywhere else, here is what data costs, country by country, against today’s cheapest eSIM.
Included destinations
24
of 24 tracked
Charged separately
0
destinations outside every plan
eSIM for 7 days
$9.00
from, depending on the destination
The most popular destinations with Verizon
For each country: what your Verizon plan includes, what it costs, and the cheapest eSIM, priced on the photo.
Where data is included with Verizon
The 24 destinations we track, sorted by your Verizon plan.
Verizon abroad: our analysis
Across the 24 destinations we track, from Verizon’s rate sheet and today’s eSIM prices.
Verizon against eSIMs
For a week of everyday use (6 GB), the cheapest eSIM costs less than Verizon in all 21 comparable destinations (same currency).
The biggest gaps:
- PortugaleSIM$9.00Verizon$84.00
- ThailandeSIM$9.50Verizon$84.00
- United KingdomeSIM$9.79Verizon$84.00
- SpaineSIM$9.79Verizon$84.00
Against other US carriers
Destinations included in at least one plan, out of the 24 we track:
- AT&TAT&T24 / 24
- Google FiGoogle Fi24 / 24
- T-MobileT-Mobile24 / 24
- VerizonVerizon24 / 24
Country by country
The Verizon rate and the cheapest eSIM for 7 days of everyday use.
| Destination | Included with | Otherwise | eSIM for 7 days from | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia | Unlimited Ultimate | $12.00/day | $12.00 | See the plan |
 Canada | Included in Verizon plans (Simplicity; Unlimited Welcome, Plus, Ultimate): unlimited talk, text and data | — | $12.99 | See the plan |
 China | Unlimited Ultimate | $12.00/day | $13.00 | See the plan |
 Egypt | Unlimited Ultimate | $12.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 France | Unlimited Ultimate | $12.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Greece | Unlimited Ultimate | $12.00/day | $10.00 | See the plan |
 Iceland | Unlimited Ultimate | $12.00/day | $11.00 | See the plan |
 India | Unlimited Ultimate | $12.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Indonesia | Unlimited Ultimate | $12.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Italy | Unlimited Ultimate | $12.00/day | $10.00 | See the plan |
 Japan | Unlimited Ultimate | $12.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Mexico | Included in Verizon plans (Simplicity; Unlimited Welcome, Plus, Ultimate): unlimited talk, text and data | — | $15.50 | See the plan |
 Morocco | Unlimited Ultimate | $12.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 New Zealand | Unlimited Ultimate | $12.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Peru | Unlimited Ultimate | $12.00/day | €18.99 | See the plan |
 Portugal | Unlimited Ultimate | $12.00/day | $9.00 | See the plan |
 Singapore | Unlimited Ultimate | $12.00/day | $11.00 | See the plan |
 South Korea | Unlimited Ultimate | $12.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Spain | Unlimited Ultimate | $12.00/day | $9.79 | See the plan |
 Thailand | Unlimited Ultimate | $12.00/day | $9.50 | See the plan |
 Turkey | Unlimited Ultimate | $12.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 United Arab Emirates | Unlimited Ultimate | $12.00/day | $16.00 | See the plan |
 United Kingdom | Unlimited Ultimate | $12.00/day | $9.79 | See the plan |
 Vietnam | Unlimited Ultimate | $12.00/day | $10.90 | See the plan |
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Verizon travel offers
As the official price guide describes them.
| Offer | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| TravelPass | $12.00/day | Unlimited talk, text and data: 5GB of high-speed data per 24-hour session, then unlimited data at 3G speeds for the rest of the session. Priced per line. |
| TravelPass (Canada and Mexico) | $6.00/day | Same TravelPass benefits (5GB high-speed per session then 3G speeds) at the reduced Canada/Mexico daily price. |
| International Monthly Plan | $100.00 for 30 days | Unlimited data (first 20GB at high speed, then unlimited at 3G speeds), 250 minutes and unlimited texts, per line. |
| Unlimited Ultimate: international data, talk and text included | Unlimited international data, talk and text when traveling in 210+ countries and destinations. | |
| 3 TravelPass Days (plan perk) | $10.00 for 30 days | Adds 3 TravelPass days each month (a perk at USD 10/month; the page shows it as saving USD 26/month versus buying 3 days at the standard rate). |
| Canada and Mexico included | Unlimited talk, text and data in Canada and Mexico on plans that include it. | |
| Pay As You Go international rates | $2.05/MB | Data USD 2.05/MB. Talk USD 0.99/min (Canada, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands and Guam), USD 1.79/min (130+ countries), USD 2.99/min (80+ countries), USD 1.99/min on cruise and in-flight. Text USD 0.50 sent and USD 0.05 received; multimedia USD 0.25 sent and received. |
| Cruise Daily Pass | $20.00/day | Unlimited data (0.5GB of high-speed data, then unlimited 3G data), unlimited calls to the US and unlimited text, per line. |
| In-flight Daily Pass | $20.00/day | Unlimited 3G data on aircraft that offer the service, per line. |
| Verizon Prepaid TravelPass | $12.00/day | Take your plan's unlimited talk, text and data abroad: 5GB of high-speed data each day, then unlimited data at 3G speeds for the rest of the session (more high-speed data can be bought). |
Verizon abroad: your questions
Answered from the Verizon price guide and today’s prices.
Which countries are included with Verizon?
In every plan: Canada and Mexico; depending on the plan: Australia, China, Egypt, France, Greece, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Peru, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.
How much does data abroad cost with Verizon?
Outside your plan, a week of everyday use (6 GB) costs $84.00 in each of these destinations with Verizon’s best offer.
Which Verizon pass should I get for a week?
Most often 7 × TravelPass: it is the best one-week offer in 22 of 22 destinations.
Verizon or an eSIM: which is cheaper?
For a week of everyday use (6 GB), the cheapest eSIM costs less than Verizon in all 21 comparable destinations (same currency).
Which US carrier includes the most destinations?
AT&T: 24; Google Fi: 24; T-Mobile: 24; Verizon: 24, out of the 24 destinations we track.
How do I avoid roaming charges abroad?
Use a travel eSIM for data and turn off data roaming on your Verizon line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my Verizon number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your Verizon line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.