Q: Are there any options specifically for travel to Latin America?

If you’re an AT&T Premium 2.0 SM plan customer, you can talk, text, and use data without roaming charges in 20 Latin America countries. All you need is an eligible device. Visit att.com/roamlatam for details. Traveling to a Latin American country not covered by your plan? Activate International Day Pass to stay connected in over 210 destinations and on 400+ cruise ships. You only pay for the days you use.

Question 1

How do I get international roaming services added to my account?

Accepted Answer

If you’re traveling abroad for the first time, add AT&T International Day Pass by following these instructions:

Step 1: Sign in to your account

Step 2: Navigate to My wireless at www.att.com/acctmgmt/mywireless

Step 3: Select Explore Other Add-Ons

Step 4: Select Travel Outside the U.S.

Step 5: Select Add to Device

It’s important to know you’ll only be charged for the days you use.

Once you’ve added IDP to your account, it will remain dormant until you travel again. You won’t need to add it again.

Question 2

How do I make incoming and outgoing calls once I arrive abroad?

Accepted Answer

When you have International Day Pass and turn on your phone abroad, it will automatically find a network. When the local provider’s name or number appears on your screen, your phone’s ready for use.

To call or send a message back to the U.S., dial + followed by 1, then the area code and number.

To call or send a text to another country, dial + followed by the country code and local number.

With most devices, the + sign will appear if you press and hold the 0 key.

Question 3

How do I contact AT&T International Customer Care while traveling abroad?

Accepted Answer

If you have any questions while roaming outside the U.S., call AT&T at 314.925.6925. You can call from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. CT every day, and the call is free from your AT&T cell phone.

Question 4

Are there any options specifically for travel to Mexico and Canada?

Accepted Answer

All AT&T domestic unlimited plans and most MobileShare plan customers can talk, text, and use data without roaming charges in Mexico or Canada. All you need is an eligible device. Visit att.com/roamna for details.

Question 5

Are there any options specifically for travel to Latin America?

Accepted Answer

If you’re an AT&T Premium 2.0^SMplan customer, you can talk, text, and use data without roaming charges in 20 Latin America countries. All you need is an eligible device. Visit att.com/roamlatam for details.

Traveling to a Latin American country not covered by your plan? Activate International Day Pass to stay connected in over 210 destinations and on 400+ cruise ships. You only pay for the days you use.

Question 6

Can I send text messages and access data services while traveling abroad?

Accepted Answer

Text messaging is typically available in all countries in which AT&T has international voice roaming service—more than 225 destinations. Data services are available in over 210 destinations.

Question 7

How do I place a call or send a text, picture, or video message back to the U.S. (or to someone with a U.S. number who is traveling with me)?

Accepted Answer

Enter + then 1, followed by the area code and the number you are contacting. With most devices, the + sign will appear if you press and hold the 0 key. For calls or messages to another country, dial +, followed by the country code and local number.

Question 8

What steps should I take if my data services are not registering?

Accepted Answer

If you are having difficulty using data services outside the U.S., try these troubleshooting steps:

Smartphones and tablets:

Confirm Cellular Data Roaming is enabled in your device settings.
If that doesn't work, then power down your device and power back on.

PC cards: Remove the card, reboot the computer and then reinsert the card.

Question 9

How am I charged for talk, text, and data while traveling abroad?

Accepted Answer

You are charged based on the international roaming package on your account. If you have not added a package, pay-per-use rates will apply. International roaming rates apply for calls made and received. International roaming rates apply for messages sent, but your domestic messaging rate applies to messages received while outside the U.S.

Question 10

How am I charged for receiving voicemail messages while roaming internationally?

Accepted Answer

When receiving standard voicemail messages: Standard voicemail messages received when roaming outside of the U.S. are charged at international roaming calling rates, based on the international roaming feature on your account, or if you have not selected a feature, pay-per-use rates will apply.

When receiving Visual Voicemail messages: Visual Voicemail messages received when roaming outside of the U.S. are charged at international roaming data rates, based on the international roaming feature on your account, or, if you have not selected a feature, pay-per-use rates will apply.

Question 11

Can I use my cell phone while on a cruise?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AT&T offers talk, text, and data service on over 400 cruise ships with International Day Pass. You can also get coverage in port and on land excursions. For a complete list of cruise ships and details, visit att.com/intldaypass.

Question 12

How can AT&T customers roam internationally at LTE speeds?

Accepted Answer

There are two requirements:

An LTE network must be commercially available to AT&T customers roaming in the visited country.
Your device must be LTE-capable and compatible with the frequency (band) over which LTE is deployed on the foreign network. If LTE is not available or your LTE device does not support the LTE frequency band(s) required, you will automatically attach to a network with the next fastest data speed, typically 3G.

Question 13

How can AT&T customers use international 5G?

Accepted Answer

• AT&T customers must have a domestic rate plan that allows 5G access and an international roaming feature added to their line. Sign in to find out if your plan has 5G access and if you already have an international roaming feature.
• International 5G coverage is limited to select 5G devices. A 5G capable device that is enabled for 5G band n66 in Canada and band n78 in all other countries is required. Please check your wireless technology specifications to see if your device is capable.
• Be in a country with international 5G roaming commercially available to AT&T customers.

Question 14

Where can I use international 5G service?

Accepted Answer

Visit the AT&T Wireless coverage map and zoom in to find destinations with 5G service. Select International to see which destinations have 5G.

Availability, quality of coverage, and services while roaming aren’t guaranteed and is subject to change without notice.

Question 15

How can I tell if my phone’s connected to an international 5G network?

Accepted Answer

Provided your rate plan allows access to 5G, if you have an international roaming feature, and a 5G capable device, your device will simply indicate 5G on your phone display.

Question 16

How will I get charged for using international 5G?

Accepted Answer

• If you do not have an international feature on your line of service, international pay-per-use rates will apply when you talk, text, or use data.
• International talk, text, and 5G data access is included in AT&T Passport, AT&T International Day Pass, or similar plans for international travel at no additional charge. Note, you must still have an underlying domestic plan with 5G access.

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How do I get international roaming services added to my account?

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How do I contact AT&T International Customer Care while traveling abroad?

Are there any options specifically for travel to Mexico and Canada?

Are there any options specifically for travel to Latin America?

Can I send text messages and access data services while traveling abroad?

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