If you have loved ones abroad or are frequently traveling, you’ve probably heard the terms International Calling and International Roaming before, however, the two can be confusing to distinguish between — luckily, we’ll be diving into both during this article. International Calling refers to making phone calls from your home country to another country. International Roaming allows you to use your phone while traveling abroad, including making and receiving calls, sending texts, and using data.

Something they have in common? Ultra Mobile offers both. Below, we’ll go more into the two features and how you can take advantage of both on your Ultra Mobile plan.

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What is International Calling?

International Calling refers to making phone calls from the U.S. to another country.  For example, calling family in India while you’re in the United States. You can learn how to make International Calls via our blog, check out our International Calling Tip Sheet to learn tips and tricks on steps to take before making an International call and learn more about International Calling codes at those links.

Does Ultra Mobile offer International Calling?

Yes, Ultra Mobile offers International Calling to 90+ Destinations. You can learn more about our International Calling offerings via our website. We also offer:

Unlimited Global Text

Users can send messages from the United States to anywhere around the world, keeping you connected to loved ones abroad at no extra cost.

International Calling Credit

Need to call a country outside of our 90+ destination list? We’ve got you covered! You can purchase $5, $10, or $20 dollars worth of UPINTL credit and get a 25% bonus credit immediately after purchase. Check out our article on how to make International Calls for more information.

Does Ultra Mobile offer International phone plans?

No, Ultra Mobile does not offer international phone plans, however, we offer different international options so that our U.S. Customers can stay connected to their friends and family overseas. We also offer Call Me Free, uTalk and Globe Unlimited — check out all of our features by clicking that link.

What is International Roaming?

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International Roaming allows you to use your phone while traveling abroad, including making and receiving calls, sending texts, and using data. For example, going to Italy and being able to call back home to the U.S. Learn more about Data Roaming by clicking that link.

Does Ultra Mobile offer International Roaming?

Yes, we offer our Customers calling and texting to 210+ destinations. To check our roaming rates, check out our International Roaming landing page. We also offer: 

Unlimited Talk & Text from Mexico & Canada

Going to Mexico or Canada? You can stay connected to your family in the U.S. with the Unlimited Talk & text UM offers to customers.*

*3GB plans and higher

Mexico Go Roam Data Pass

Going to Mexico and need data? Unlimited Talk & Text in Mexico is included in all Ultra plans that are 3GB and higher. You can also enhance your trip with the Go Roam Mexico Data Pass for just $5, giving you an extra 5GB of high-speed data that’s good for up to 30 days.

Traveling outside of the U.S. and need to stay connected?

You can purchase International Roaming Credits for $5, $10, or $20 and stay connected across the globe. 

Connect globally with Ultra

To recap, International Calling allows you to make calls from the U.S. to an international destination and International Roaming allows you to talk, text, or use data while you’re in an international destination. Now you know the difference between International Calling and International Roaming. But more importantly? Now you know all the ways you can stay Ultra-connected with an Ultra Mobile plan! Check out our plans by clicking the button below.

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