Use your phone outside the US
Important: Google Fi must be activated within the US. After activation, Fi service can be used outside of the US.
Once you sign up for Google Fi, you can use your phone for calls, text, and data outside the US. No need to change your phone's settings.
Keep in mind that calls over Wi-Fi are available for Designed for Fi and most Compatible with Fi phones. For more information on features supported by phones Compatible with Fi, see Use your own phone with Google Fi.
Use Fi internationally
International use is supported in over 200 supported countries and destinations. Cellular calls are $0.20 per minute, and texts are included. You can also make calls over Wi-Fi. The rates for calling over Wi-Fi internationally depend on the country you’re calling. For specific rates, see Google Voice calling rates.
Unlimited plans
International data is included at no additional cost.
Flexible plans
Data is $10/GB — the same rate as in the US.
Rates overview
Check below for an overview of how you'll be charged for Fi service outside the US.
Rates for international callsMaking phone calls
| International calls | With cellular | With Wi-Fi |
| From the US to the US | Included | Included |
| From the US to other countries (Flexible plan) |
Check rates | Check rates |
| From the US to other countries (Unlimited plan) |
Included to 50+ countries Check rates for others |
Included to 50+ countries Check rates for others |
| Outside the US to the US | $0.20 | Included |
| Outside the US to other countries | $0.20 | Check rates |
Receive phone calls
Over cellular
| Where are you? | |
| US | No extra cost |
| Covered international countries and destinations | $0.20/min |
| Other countries | Not available |
Over Wi-Fi
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Where are you? |
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| Most countries in the world | No extra cost* |
When both Wi-Fi and cellular are available, Fi will route your call over whichever one gives you the best experience.
To use Wi-Fi only, turn on Airplane mode and Wi-Fi. Your phone won't connect to cellular on Airplane mode. Make sure to Airplane mode back off when you're not on Wi-Fi anymore.
*Not available on iOS
Text Messages
Over cellular
| From: | To: Any country |
| US & covered international countries and destinations | No extra cost |
| Other countries | Not available |
You might need a mobile data connection to send message in some countries, but if you're using Google Messenger they won't count against your data usage.
Over Wi-Fi
| From: | To: Any country |
| Most countries around the world | No extra cost* |
*Not available on iOS
Data
Over cellular (Flexible plan)
| Where are you? | |
| US & covered international countries and destinations | $10/GB |
| Other countries | Not available |
Over cellular (Unlimited plan)
| Where are you? | |
| US & covered international countries and destinations | No extra cost |
| Other countries | Not available |
Over Wi-Fi
| Where are you? | |
| Most countries around the world | No extra cost |
Where you can use Google Fi
US and US territoriesStandard rates apply when you're in the United States and the following territories:
- Guam
- Puerto Rico
- US Virgin Islands
Note: This list may be subject to change without notice.
For the latest list of covered countries and destinations, please visit our international rates page.
Keep in mind that outside of the listed covered countries and destinations, you can make or receive calls over Wi-Fi when the connection is strong enough.
If you're not using a device Designed for Fi, Wi-Fi calling may not be available. Learn to use your own phone with Google Fi.
You won’t be able to use your phone for cellular calls, text, or data, outside of this group of countries and destinations. However, in almost all countries you visit, you'll be able to call and text over Wi-Fi.
How to call & text
Call or text a number in the country you’re visitingDial (area code) (local number).
- Touch and hold 0 until you see
on the display
- Dial (country code) (area code) (local number).
on the displayFor example, if you’re dialing a number in the U.K. from Japan, dial + 44 (area code) (local number).
If this number format doesn’t work, you can also try using the exit code of the country you are visiting. Use (exit code) (destination country code) (area code) (local number).
- Touch and hold 0 until you see
- Dial (country code) (area code) (local number).
For example, if you’re dialing back to the US from another country, dial + (1) (404) (9789316).
How you’re billed
You can find the charges for your calls and data usage outside of the US in the “Additional Charges & Credits” section of your latest billing statement. You can also find charges for usage outside the US during your current billing cycle. Keep in mind, though, that these charges can take up to 60 days to appear on your bill.
In the Flexible plan statement, the data you use outside of the US is shown separately from your monthly data budget, which covers data use only within the US.
Contact a Google Fi expert while traveling
You can contact a Google Fi expert through the Google Fi app. You can also dial 611 or call the number below:
- Touch and hold 0 until you see the
- Dial 1-404-978-8610 (international rates may apply).