Most Verizon phones only work in about a dozen countries, and not in any European countries and many other places. If you are going to one of those 12 countries, calls are a flat 69¢ per minute, both incoming and outgoing, plus all applicable surcharges. For all other countries, you have to either rent or buy a world phone plan and service from Verizon. In almost all cases, RangeRoamer is a more affordable solution. Also, the more you talk, the more the savings will accumulate.
| Verizon vs. RangeRoamer | Verizon Rental Plan | RangeRoamer Rental Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Incoming Call Cost | $1.49, $2.49, or $4.99 per minute, but free incoming in UK | FREE in 36 countries, others at much lower rates |
| Outgoing Calls Cost | $1.49, $2.49, or $4.99 per minute | $0.69 per minute from 59 countries, others at subsantial savings |
| Global Phone Rental | $3.99 per day, which is $27 per week, $55 for 2 weeks | Purchase and re-use, or rent for $39 |
| Roaming SIM & Activation Cost | Included | $30, yours to keep for future use |
| Monthly Charge if Ongoing Service | $10 per month | $3.99 per month |
France, Italy, Germany Roaming Savings Examples: This example applies to most Western Europe travel with Verizon vs. RangeRoamer
| Verizon vs. RangeRoamer | Verizon Rental Plan | RangeRoamer Rental Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cost | $236 | $147 including some call forwarding |
With RangeRoamer you save $109
14 day trip phone used for 8 inbound minutes per day 8 outbound minutes per day
| Verizon vs. RangeRoamer | Verizon Rental Plan | RangeRoamer Rental Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cost | $345 | $185 including some call forwarding |
With RangeRoamer you save $159
| Verizon vs. RangeRoamer | Verizon Rental Plan | RangeRoamer Rental Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cost | $959 | $399 including some call forwarding |
With RangeRoamer you save $560
These are CONSERVATIVE EXAMPLES. Why do we say that? In these examples we have chosen countries in the LOWEST Verizon rates tier. If you are traveling to countries where Verizon charges more than $1.29 per minute (there are lots of them,) then the savings will typically double or triple these conservative numbers.