Enhanced foreign travel experiences: Upgrades to Verizon's prepaid plans now come at no extra cost for international coverage
In an exciting development for global travellers, Verizon has expanded its international calling and texting capabilities through its prepaid brands, Simple Mobile and Total Wireless. These updates, effective from August 28, 2025, are set to provide significant benefits to budget-conscious travellers.
Starting with Simple Mobile, the $30 plan now offers 20GB high-speed data, an upgrade from the previous 5GB, and unlimited calling to 125+ countries, an increase from 100 countries. The $50 Unlimited World plan now includes unlimited data, talk, and text, as well as unlimited calling to 200+ countries, a notable upgrade from the previous 100 countries. The $40 plan now offers 30GB high-speed data, unlimited calling to 125+ countries, marking a significant leap from the previous 15GB and 100 countries.
Simple Mobile customers will also enjoy unlimited texting, a feature previously unavailable. The top-tier $60 Unlimited World+ plan now offers unlimited access to Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband, unlimited data, talk, and text, unlimited calling to 200+ countries from the U.S., and international roaming access in 140+ countries, a significant upgrade from its previous offerings.
Total Wireless's $55 plan now offers 15GB Mobile Hotspot, roaming in 30+ countries, unlimited international calling to 180 countries, unlimited international texting to 200+ countries, and 6 months Disney+ included. The $40 plan now includes roaming in Canada and Mexico, unlimited international calling to 85 countries, and unlimited international texting to 200+ countries. Total Wireless's $65 plan now offers unlimited Mobile Hotspot, roaming in 30+ countries, unlimited international calling to 180 countries, unlimited international texting to 200+ countries, Disney+ included, and a $10 international calling credit.
These data upgrades are significant compared to what was previously included for Simple Mobile customers, according to CNET. People travelling internationally now more than ever may find value in these upgrades for budget travellers.
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Long gone are the days of swapping in local SIM cards or scavenging for WiFi for Verizon customers with Simple Mobile and Total Wireless. With these updates, Verizon has certainly made international travel more accessible and convenient for its customers.
