Plans
International Services
International Dialing
Simply follow the international dialing instructions below and enjoy low, competitive rates when using your U.S. Cellular® phone. No more operators. No more credit cards. No monthly charges.
- Dial the international access code
- Dial the appropriate country code (see special instructions for calling Mexico)
- Dial the local phone number
International Text Messaging
Receive unlimited international incoming text messages for FREE. Send unlimited outgoing text messages with our unlimited messaging package or just $0.25 per message with a pay-as-you-go plan. There are no additional charges for sending a text message internationally.
Important Instructions for Calling Mexico
When calling a wireless phone in Mexico, you must dial a "1" after the country code 52. If the "1" is not included, the call will not be processed, and a recorded message will be played to indicate the correct way to dial.
011 + 52 + 10-digit local number
011 + 52 + 1 + 10-digit local number
Roaming on Cruise Ships
Roaming on select cruise ships is available with all Plans. Cruise Ship roaming is currently unavailable for customers on Prepaid plans.
- Rate: $2.99 per minute for calls made or received while at sea
- Texting and Data Roaming are not currently available
- Airtime, overage charges, taxes, long distance, tolls and other charges, restrictions, & limitations may apply
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International Roaming
Making outgoing calls from other countries is available with all Plans. Roaming internationally is currently unavailable for customers on Prepaid plans.
Mexico* and Canada
- Rates: $3 per day surcharge, plus $.99 per minute, in addition to pass-through toll charges from the foreign carrier.
- Texting and Data roaming are not currently available.
- Airtime, overage charges, taxes, long distance, and other charges, restrictions, & limitations may apply
Aruba, Bermuda, and Bahamas:
- Rate: $1.99 per minute
- Texting and Data Roaming are not currently available
- Airtime, overage charges, taxes, long distance, tolls and other charges, restrictions, & limitations may apply
Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands:
- Rates: $1.99 per minute
- Text and Data Roaming are available in these areas. Usage charges are based on your plan.
- Airtime, overage charges, taxes, long distance, and other charges, restrictions, & limitations may apply
* We do not have roaming agreements with all carriers in Mexico. Please call Roamer Support at
1-888-872-7462 one week before you travel to ensure U.S. Cellular services will be available.
