Use AT&T Prepaid outside the U.S

Learn how to use AT&T Prepaid talk, text, and data while traveling abroad. Plus, use it to call other countries and more.

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Select AT&T Prepaid® plans include unlimited text from the U.S. to over 230 countries and territories. Certain plans also include unlimited talk, text, and data in and between Mexico and Canada. Explore plan details

To make voice calls from the U.S. to other countries, AT&T offers two prepaid international calling add-ons.

If you're traveling outside the U.S. to a country not included in your plan, you’ll need the International Travel Add-On.

INSTRUCTIONS & INFO

Here’s how to add the International Travel Add-on:

By text

Buy the add-on by replying to the text you get from us when you reach your destination.

Make sure you have funds in your account or a card on file to complete the purchase. Check your AT&T Prepaid account

Online

Already traveling and want to get the add-on? Connect to Wi-Fi® to make your first purchase.

Sign in to your AT&T Prepaid account.
Select Add-Ons.
Scroll to International Travel Add-On and follow the prompts.

By phone

Call 611 for free from your AT&T Prepaid phone.
Say Manage my plan, then Make changes to plan and package, and then International.
Follow the prompts.

Last updated: January 8, 2026

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