Calling From United Arab Emirates
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Coverage Maps
This map reflects a depiction of approximate wireless coverage and does not guarantee service. Many factors, including customer's equipment, terrain, proximity to buildings, foliage and weather, may impact service. Coverage depicted is based on 3rd party network information and Verizon Wireless cannot ensure its accuracy. Above maps are not to be reproduced without written consent from Verizon Wireless.
Voice & Text Rates
GSM Value Plan Roaming Per Minute Rate: $2.29
Text Messaging Rates
$0.50/address sent
$0.05/message received
Picture and Video Messaging
$0.50/address sent
$0.25/message received
Additional global data charges will apply at your data plan rate. Please consider subscribing to a Global Data Plan should you plan on sending Video and Picture Messages while Roaming
Global Data Plans
Pay As You Go: $20.48/MB $0.02/KB
How much data will I use? How do I manage my data usage?
1. Global Data Calculator
2. Global Data Tips and Usage
Use Wi-Fi when available. Wi-Fi is available in many international airports, hotels, and restaurants to browse the Web or check email.
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Dual Band GSM 3G (High Speed Data)
Dialing Instructions for GSM
If you are roaming with your Verizon Wireless Global Phone, you can check your Voice Mail by dialing your Verizon Wireless phone number in international format (+1 then your 10-digit number when in GSM mode). Then interrupt your greeting by pressing # and follow the prompts to navigate through your voice mailbox.
When calling out of your address book in global mode, you generally do not need to add additional digits to a contact number. The phone will automatically add the + sign and, for calls back to the U.S., the country code (1).
To US or Other North American Numbering Plan (NANP) Destination
Roaming Country Exit Code + Destination Country Code + Area Code + Phone Number
Example: "+" + 1 + 212 +123-4567
Note: To check voice mail, dial your mobile number with the area code using the pattern above.
To a Non-North American Numbering Plan (NANP) Destination
Roaming Country Code Exit Code + Destination Country Code + Area Code + Phone Number
Example: "+" + 44 + 1234 + 567890 (e.g. calling UK)
Depending on your device, press and hold "0" or "*" to display the "+" symbol. The "+" symbol automatically inserts the exit code for the country from which you are calling.
Welcome text message. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a free text message letting you know how to make calls from your current location, the number for Customer Service, and a reminder about the cost of data services.
Terms and Conditions
International Eligibility requires a minimum payment history and credit approval; a contract term and security deposit may also be required. Failure to maintain these requirements may result in suspension of International Eligibility without notice. You can remove International Eligibility at any time by calling Customer Service. You are responsible for any unauthorized use of your SIM Card and will safeguard security codes. Upon termination of service, destroy your SIM Card. See verizonwireless.com/global for details.
International Long Distance
You need International Eligibility to make international calls to most countries, but you can make calls to some North American destinations without it. Additional surcharges may apply when calling certain countries; see verizonwireless.com/global for details.
International Roaming
Some services, such as premium text messaging, directory assistance, entertainment lines and third-party services, may be available, and charges for these services will be billed (along with applicable toll charges) in addition to roaming rates. Message-waiting-indicator service is not available where Text Messaging is not available. When using Global Phone, or Global Data services, or if you subscribe to a Nationwide Plus Canada or Nationwide Plus Mexico Plan, and you’re roaming near country borders, calls may be carried by a cell site located in a neighboring
country and billed at that country’s rates.