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Verizon's new data plan for international travelers allows 100MB for $25

Verizon's new data plan for international travelers allows 100MB for $25

Posted: 19 Apr 2012, 03:28, by Victor H.

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Verizon's new data plan for international travelers allows 100MB for $25

With spring in full bloom and the first early signs of summer showing, Verizon has picked a right time to announce its new Global Data Plan for international travelers. Advertized to remove the “guesswork out of international travel,” the new plan is simple: you get 100MB of data for $25 a month. Shortly before you run out of your limits, you get a text warning and the option to purchase another 100MB for the same price.

The new plans come into force on April 23rd in lieu of $30/50MB, $75/150MB and $125/300MB options that existed so far. The new Verizon Global Data plans also make the carrier more affordable than rivals like AT&T that charge $25 for half the data, 50MB.

The new tariff works in some 120 countries including all of Europe, Canada, South America, the Caribbean and, of course, Mexico. Transferring one KB of data in countries not on the list where Verizon still offers service will cost 2 cents.

source: Verizon Wireless

Press Release

New Verizon Wireless Global Data Plan Takes The Guesswork Out Of International Travel

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Summer travel season is just around the corner, and Verizon Wireless is setting sail with a new, easy-to-understand Global Data Plan. Starting April 23, the new Verizon Wireless Global Data Plan offers U.S.-based customers 100 MB of data for $25 a month. For one low cost, customers can access email, browse the Web and update social networks while traveling outside the United States in 120 countries and destinations, including all of Europe, South America, the Caribbean, Mexico and Canada.

Pricing and Availability

With the new Verizon Wireless Global Data Plan, customers can purchase 100 MB of data for $25 a month. Prior to traveling outside the United States, customers should visit www.verizonwireless.com/global to determine their coverage needs.

To purchase a Global Data plan, customers are required to have a domestic data package and international eligibility, which requires minimum payment history.

Customers who require more than 100 MB of data while traveling will receive a notification via text message when an additional 100 MB of data for $25 has been automatically made available to them once they exceed their initial allotment.

Customers traveling to countries not covered under the Global Data Plan, but within Verizon Wireless global coverage areas, will be charged at Pay Per Use rates of $0.02 per KB.

Whether traveling to London for the big games this summer or Oktoberfest in Munich this fall, Verizon Wireless customers with global calling and data services can make and change hotel reservations on the fly, call for and download directions to local attractions and restaurants, and stay in touch with family and friends back home by sharing pictures via email and social networks.

Additional Resources

Verizon Wireless customers planning international getaways can take advantage of first-class tools and resources to help manage their wireless travel needs, putting their minds and budgets at ease before they go and once they arrive:

Verizon Wireless offers a wide range of global-ready devices, including smartphones, tablets and mobile hotspots. Customers can shop for global-ready devices at www.verizonwireless.com and select “Global Ready” when sorting devices by feature.

Verizon Wireless Trip Planner provides customers information they can use to plan their travels before they leave home, including details about global calling, country-specific coverage and device functionality.

To help travelers get their wireless bearings, Verizon Wireless greets travelers to most overseas destinations with a free welcome text message featuring helpful information for the country they are visiting, including dialing instructions for calling within and to phones outside the country; voice, text and data rates; as well as the ability to reach Verizon Wireless Global Technical Support.

Free Global Data Roaming Usage Alerts help travelers keep an eye on their wireless usage. Verizon Wireless customers automatically receive free alerts via text message or email when Global Data Roaming charges exceed certain thresholds.

Verizon Wireless operates a dedicated, toll-free global support number that will put customers in touch with one of the company’s U.S.-based support centers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Customers outside the United States can reach the Global Technical Support Team by dialing the appropriate exit code for the country they are in and then 908-559-4899 – a free call from their device. Customers may also reach Global Technical Support free of charge by using the Verizon Wireless Global Calling Card, provided with their global-ready device, if their device is not usable.

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1. Sniggly posted on 19 Apr 2012, 03:48 2 0

It's a step in the right direction, although international roaming is still ludicrously expensive.

2. networkdood posted on 19 Apr 2012, 08:44 0 0

AT&T's current international data plans:
$24.99 50 MB
Overage: $10/10 MB $.0195/KB
$49.99 125 MB
Overage: $10/10 MB $.0195/KB
$99.99 275 MB
Overage: $10/10 MB $.0195/KB
$199.99 800 MB
Overage: $10/10 MB $.0195/KB

Yep, 25.00/100MB is a good deal.....

3. theoak posted on 19 Apr 2012, 09:51 2 0

It is still probably cheaper to purchase a SIM from the country you are travelling in.

Of course that only works if the device you are using is "unlocked" and allows an international SIM.

Currently the New iPads are unlocked. Hopefully these new plans do not suggest that AT&T and Verizon are considering otherwise.

4. sgogeta4 posted on 19 Apr 2012, 10:41 0 2

Except Verizon doesn't use SIM (GSM) but CDMA.

5. Gawain posted on 19 Apr 2012, 12:26 2 0

...and if you knew anything about Verizon's equipment offerings, you would know their international handsets have GSM antennas and SIM cards in them so you can roam in GSM markets. Those devices can also be unlocked for use with native SIM cards if desired.

6. phoneguru173 posted on 19 Apr 2012, 14:46 0 0

A simply call into the Global Dept will even get your new precious iPhone 4S unlocked! By the way - the iPhone 4S does NOT get data in Hong Kong - just a friendly heads up!

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1. Sniggly posted on 19 Apr 2012, 03:48 2 0

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