Activation : Google Fi’s Terms of Service require you to activate and use Google Fi service mainly in the United States (not including territories) for at least one day before using Fi abroad. Learn more about activating Fi service . You can reactivate your plan while abroad. For example, you could switch devices or perform a factory reset .
Extent of use : If the majority of your usage occurs outside of the United States over a consecutive 90-day period, we will suspend your international data (your account stays active). You can avoid a suspension by returning to the US for at least a week. You’ll receive a warning email and notification in the Fi app 30 days before suspension.
Suspension exit : When your data has been suspended for extended international use, you can still use your phone to call and text, but you will lose international data access until we have observed significant usage in the United States for at least 30 days.
Exceptions : We grant international exceptions for military and State Department employees who serve abroad through verification of government status .
Where you can use Google Fi
You can use your phone in over 200 destinations .
- The Simply Unlimited plan includes roaming in Canada and Mexico.
- If you plan to travel to another country or region, we recommend the Flexible or Unlimited Plus plan. It’s immediate when you change your plan from Simply Unlimited to Unlimited Plus, while all other plan changes happen in the next billing cycle.
Standard rates apply when you're in the United States and the following territories:
- Guam
- Puerto Rico
- US Virgin Islands
The latest list of covered countries or regions is subject to change without notice. Learn about covered countries and international coverage and rates.
You can’t use your phone for cellular calls, texts, or data outside of this group of countries or regions. However, in most countries or regions, you can call and text over Wi-Fi when the connection is strong enough.
Wi-Fi calling might not be available if you don’t use a phone designed for Google Fi. Learn how to make calls over Wi-Fi .
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- China
- Croatia
- Czechia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Korea, Republic of
- Kuwait
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Saudi Arabia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
Rates for international use
When you land in a country outside the US, you'll see an international card in your Google Fi app with more information about the coverage in the country or region you're in. Rates for international use vary based on your plan type and where you use your Google Fi service. You can find the detailed rates for calls, texts and data below.
Rates overview
Make phone calls
Learn how to make calls over Wi-Fi .
Over cellular
Over the internet: with Wi-Fi
From:US
To:US, Canada, or Mexico
For example:You're in California and you call Mexico.
All plans:Included
From:US
To:Countries or regions outside of the US, Canada, or Mexico
For example:You're in California and you call France.
- Unlimited Plus:Included to over 50 destinations . Check rates for others.
- Flexible and Simply Unlimited:Check rates.
- Unlimited Plus:Included to over 50 destinations . Check rates for others.
- Flexible and Simply Unlimited:Check rates.
From:Canada or Mexico
To:US
For example:You're in Canada and you call California.
From:Canada or Mexico
To:Other countries or regions
For example:You're in Canada and you call France.
All plans:Check rates
From:Countries or regions outside of the US, Canada, or Mexico
To:US, Canada, or Mexico
For example:You're in France and you call the US.
- Flexible and Unlimited Plus:$0.20 USD per minute
- Simply Unlimited:Not available
- Flexible and Unlimited Plus:Included
- Simply Unlimited:Not available
From:Countries or regions outside of the US, Canada, or Mexico
To:Countries or regions outside of the US, Canada, or Mexico
For example:You're in France and you call Germany.
- Flexible and Unlimited Plus:$0.20 USD per minute
- Simply Unlimited:Not available
- Flexible and Unlimited Plus:Check rates
- Simply Unlimited:Not available
Receive phone calls
Your location
Over cellular
Over the internet: with Wi-Fi
US, Canada, or Mexico
All plans:Included
All plans:Included
Covered countries or regions, not including US, Canada, or Mexico.
- Flexible and Unlimited Plus:$0.20 USD per minute
- Simply Unlimited:Not available
All plans:Included
Not available
Not available
Your location
Over cellular
Over Wi-Fi
US, Canada, or Mexico
Included
Included
Covered countries or regions, not including US, Canada, or Mexico.
- Flexible and Unlimited Plus:Included
- Simply Unlimited:Not available
Included
Other countries or regions:Not covered
Not available
Not available
To send messages in some countries or regions, you may need a mobile data connection. If you use Google Messenger, messages won't count against your data use.
Your location
Over cellular
US, Canada, or Mexico
- Flexible:$10 USD per GB
- Simply Unlimited:Included
- Unlimited Plus:Included
Other covered countries or regions, not US, Canada, or Mexico.
- Flexible:$10 USD per GB
- Simply Unlimited:Not available
- Unlimited Plus:Included
Not covered countries or regions
Not available
Billing for international use
Find the international charges for your usage outside the US:
- In the Google Fi app, go to the Billingtab.
- Under "International Calls," tap View Details.
- Keep in mind that these charges can take up to 60 days to appear on your bill.
- The data you use outside the US is also shown separately from your monthly data budget. To know more, go to Understand your Google Fi bill .
How to call & text internationally
Call or text a number in the country or region that you visitYou can call or text a number in the country or region that you visit when you use cellular or Wi-Fi. Learn how to make calls over Wi-Fi .
To place a local call:
- Dial (area code) (local number).
You can call or text another country or region when you use cellular or Wi-Fi. Learn how to make calls over Wi-Fi .
- Touch and hold 0until you seeon the display.
- Dial (country or region code) (area code) (local number).
Examples:
- If you’re dialing a number in the UK from Japan, dial + 44 (area code) (local number).
- If you’re dialing back to the US from another country or region, dial + (1) (404) (9789316).
If this number format doesn’t work, you can also try to use the exit code of the country or region that you visit: (exit code) (destination country or region code) (area code) (local number).
To turn off outbound international calls from your phone:
- Open the Google Fi website or Google Fi app.
- In your account, under "International features,” turn off Calls to non-US numbers.
- Open the Google Fi app.
- In your account, under “Account settings,” tap Notifications.
- Under "International," turn Notify about coverage before and during travelon or off.