How do I know if my phone is international?

Check your IMEI
Simply dial *#06# on your phone and the IMEI will be displayed on the screen. Go to one of the websites and enter your IMEI. This is usually a paid-service and may cost $2 to $3. That's much better than arriving in another country only to discover you can't use your phone!
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How do I tell if my phone is international?

By checking the model number of your phone in internet. Most probably,Gsmarena's site will show up in 1st or 2nd place which will specify whether it's CDMA or GSM or international. For Example,if you have Samsung Galaxy S3,then the model number -GT-I9300 - is international without LTE.
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Does my phone work internationally?

International travel plans allow you to utilize your phone's apps, texting, maps, and other online features without having to pay for roaming rates. An international plan is a service that lets you use your phone in other countries. For instance, while most Verizon phones are global devices, some are not.
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How do I know if my iPhone works internationally?

All replies. iPhone's work internationally wether locked or unlocked via Roaming. The only thing unlocked iPhones let you do is insert a sim card from any compatible carrier. So instead of roaming, you get a local number and service with a SIM card or eSim if supported.
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What does international version of phone mean?

If it has unlocked in the title, it is unlocked. These phones can be used on any GSM SIM card carrier, anywhere around the world.
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Do all unlocked phones work internationally?

Locked phones can “roam” onto international networks, but without the proper service plan from your carrier, the charges for international roaming can be hefty. “Unlocked” devices are free to use other networks around the world.
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What is the difference between international version and U.S. version?

There international version has much more bands than the US version. If you leave outside the US, get the international version. As nnthemperor found, the international version may be lacking some bands your carrier uses.
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How do I turn on international roaming?

  1. 1 Swipe up on the home screen to access your apps.
  2. 2 Tap "Settings", then tap “Connections”.
  3. 3 Tap “Mobile Networks”.
  4. 4 Tap the switch to activate or deactivate “Data Roaming”. Please note: If the Data Roaming switch is greyed out, check that Mobile data is activated.
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What is an international model iPhone?

There is no such thing as an "International" iPhone. Each Apple Country sells the model suitable for that specific Country and its carriers and national customs and no other models will be available.
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Are iPhone to iPhone calls free internationally?

FaceTime is a built-in iOS and macOS app that runs on Apple devices. With the release of iOS 7, FaceTime added the option for users to make free voice calls internationally over Wi-Fi or mobile data plans.
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How do I make my phone work internationally?

Here are your easiest options.
  1. Put your phone in airplane mode. Only use it (besides features such as the camera) when you can connect to Wi-Fi. ...
  2. Get an international plan. Every phone carrier offers its customers international plans, which vary. ...
  3. Buy a prepaid SIM card.
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Which phones can be used internationally?

Best Unlocked Android Phones for International Travel
  1. Google Pixel 3a. Google Pixel 3a. ...
  2. Motorola G7 Power. Moto G7 Power. ...
  3. Samsung Galaxy A50. Samsung Galaxy A50. ...
  4. ASUS Zenfone 6. ASUS Zenfone 6. ...
  5. Samsung Galaxy S10+ Samsung Galaxy S10+
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How do I see if my phone is unlocked?

Another way to determine whether your phone is unlocked is by inserting a SIM card from another carrier and seeing if you can make a call. If your call successfully connects, then your phone is unlocked and should work with other SIM cards.
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How do I know if I have Verizon international plan?

My Verizon online : From the top menu choose My Plan, then Manage International Plans. My Verizon app: Tap the top left menu, then tap Plans and Devices. Follow the prompts to add an international plan.
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How do I check Verizon International?

My Verizon app - International Ready Check
  1. Open the. My Verizon app. ...
  2. Tap the. Account tab. ...
  3. Tap. Manage plans & services. ...
  4. Scroll to the 'International' section (at the bottom) then tap. Explore all international plans. ...
  5. Scroll to the bottom then tap. ...
  6. From the 'Where are you going?' ...
  7. From the 'When are you going?' ...
  8. Tap.
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Does an international SIM card change your phone number?

You need to understand that when you replace your SIM card, you'll automatically be getting a new phone number since cell phone numbers are actually associated with the SIM cards and not the individual phones. You should hold on to your existing SIM and simply pop it back in when you get back home.
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How do I know if my iPhone is international or Indian?

Go to Settings > General > About > Model

Look for the two letters before the slash (/) because that is significant to find out the country of origin of your iPhone. If the last two letters before the slash are 'LL' (see image below) then your iPhone's country of origin is USA.
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What is the international model?

We work hard to partner with global distributors to bring you the latest items at the best possible prices, meaning some products we sell are an equivalent international model. If your product is an equivalent international model it will be clearly described in the listing.
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How do I know what country my iPhone is from?

How to Find Out Where Your iPhone Was Manufactured. To learn where your iPhone was manufactured, go to Settings > General > About. Look at the Model Number. You should see two letters before the slash (/), which signify what country your device is from.
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How do I know if my international roaming is activated?

Once you turn on data roaming, your phone will automatically connect to data when it's available in another country.
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How to activate international roaming on Android phones
  1. Tap “Settings.”
  2. Click “Connections.”
  3. Select “Mobile networks.”
  4. Switch on “Data roaming.”
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How do I turn international on my iPhone?

Apple iPhone - Allow / Deny Data Roaming
  1. Settings. Cellular. . If an app isn't available on your Home screen, swipe left to access the App Library.
  2. Tap. Cellular Data Options. .
  3. Tap. Roaming. .
  4. Ensure the Voice Roaming and Data Roaming switches are turned on .
  5. Tap the. International CDMA switch. to turn on or off .
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How do I turn on international calling on my iPhone?

You'll need to dial a "+" before you start dialing an international number, which you can access by pressing and holding the 0 key. After that, simply type the country's code on the keypad in the Phone app, followed by the international number you're trying to dial, and then press the green phone icon to make the call.
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Do factory unlocked iphones work internationally?

If you purchase a T-Mobile iPhone through Apple, it is factory-unlocked. Having said that, if you have an AT&T iPhone that is carrier-unlocked, it will work internationally.
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What is a unlocked GSM?

Unlocked GSM phone means that it wouldn't be locked into a specific carrier network. On the upside, it means freedom to choose your own GSM carrier that suits your needs (and wallet) best. On the down side, several carrier-specific features may not be available.
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