Use your phone outside the U.S.
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 only Designed for Fi phone models are capable of WiFi calling, with a few exceptions. For more information on features supported by phones Compatible with Fi, see Use your own phone with Google Fi .
International rates
In over 200 supported countries and destinations around the world, you can enjoy data for just $10 per GB (the same rate as in the U.S.), cellular calls for $0.20 per minute, and texts at no additional cost. You can also make calls over Wi-Fi. The rates for calling over Wi-Fi depend on the country you’re calling and can be more or less than $0.20 per minute.
Rates overview
See below for an overview of how you'll be charged for Fi service outside the U.S.
Rates for international callsMaking phone calls
| International calling | Using cellular | Using Wi-Fi |
| From the US to the US | Included | Included |
| From the US to other countries | Check rates | Check rates |
| Outside the US to the US | $0.20 | Included |
| Outside the US to other countries | $0.20 | Check rates |
Receiving phone calls
Over cellular
| Where are you? | |
| U.S. | No extra cost |
| 170+ 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 WiFi and cellular are available, Fi will route your call over whichever one gives you the best experience.
To use WiFi only, turn on Airplane mode and WiFi. Your phone won't connect to cellular on Airplane mode. Make sure to Airplane mode back off when you're not on WiFi anymore.
*Not available on iOS
Text Messages
Over cellular
| From: | To: Any country |
| U.S. & 170+ 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
| Where are you? | |
| U.S. & 170+ countries and destinations | $10/GB |
| Other countries | Not available |
Over Wi-Fi
| Where are you? | |
| Most countries around the world | No extra cost |
Where you can use Google Fi
Standard rates apply when you're in the United States and the following territories:
- Guam
- Puerto Rico
- U.S. 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.
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 U.S. from another country, dial + (1) (404) (9789316).
How you’re billed
You’ll see the charges for your calls and data usage outside of the U.S. in the “Last month’s usage” section of your latest billing statement. You can also see charges for usage outside the U.S. during your current billing cycle (go to the Account tab, and look under "Extras this cycle so far"). Keep in mind, though, that these charges can take up to 60 days to appear on your bill.
Note: The data you use outside of the U.S. is charged separately from your monthly data budget, which covers data use only within the U.S.
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).