About: Roaming in destinations without 3G network availability

Overview

3G networks may not be available in some roaming destinations, which will impact your service while roaming.

Emergency services like 9-1-1 calls will be impacted if your device does not support VoLTE Roaming, while in a destination without 3G network availability. Please upgrade to a new device that supports VoLTE Roaming.


Destinations without 3G

Our roaming partners in the following destinations do not offer 3G network availability:

Americas: United States (USA).
Asia: India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan.
Caribbean: Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands.
Europe: England (UK), Northern Ireland (UK), Scotland (UK) Wales (UK).
Oceania: Australia.

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Service while Roaming

If you are using a 3G-only device or 4G LTE device that does not support VoLTE Roaming while roaming in one of the above destinations, you will not be able to use messaging, data, and voice services, including to emergency services like 9-1-1 calls.

To use service while roaming, we recommend:

  • Using our device compatibility tool to confirm your device supports VoLTE and VoLTE Roaming on the Freedom and Nationwide networks.

  • Your device is updated to the latest software. Refer to your device manufacturers user guide for more information:

iPhone support

Samsung support

Google support

  • VoLTE is enabled on your device. Newer devices may have VoLTE enabled as default.

  • You are using a newer SIM Card. Learn more About: Your SIM Card

  • To use VoLTE Roaming you will also need to activate US Roaming, International Roaming, International Calling and Nationwide on your service. Sign into MyAccount and navigate to the Manage Features section to activate these features.

Important: Deposit customers are not eligible to use international roaming or conference calling until the terms of the deposit account have been completed. Refer to our Terms of Service for additional details.
Learn more About: The Deposit Program


If your device is not compatible and you would like to use services while roaming, youll need a new device and a SIM card that supports VoLTE Roaming.

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