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Vodafone UK roaming in the USA: Plans, passes, and charges

Understand Vodafone roaming USA charges for Pay Monthly, PAYG, and PAYGPlus plans. Explore Vodafone UK roaming options and unlimited data eSIMs for the USA

As a Vodafone UK customer, you have several ways to access data roaming in the USA during your trip. In this guide, we outline all there is to know about Vodafone UK roaming in the USA, so you choose the best options for your trip.

From plans and pricing to convenient alternatives like the unlimited data travel eSIM from Holafly, the guide below has you covered.

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Does Vodafone UK work in the USA?

Yes! You can use your Vodafone UK phone in the USA with Vodafone’s international roaming solutions. You can travel and keep your data roaming charges down thanks to agreements with various US networks. This makes using mobile internet in the USA easier and more convenient to navigate.

This said, while your phone will work in the USA with Vodafone UK, it comes at a cost. The USA falls into Vodafone’s Global Roam and Around The World roaming zones, which means specific charges will apply.

Vodafone UK roaming charges in the USA

Vodafone USA roaming costs depend on your home plan. Below, we break down the roaming costs and options for Pay Monthly, Pay As You Go, and Pay As You Go Plus customers.

Pay Monthly customers

If you’re a Pay Monthly customer, your Vodafone roaming USA plans and costs can be broken down as follows:

If your plan includes Global Roaming (or “Xtra Global Roam” with 83 inclusive destinations), you can use your existing UK data allowance (up to 25 GB/month) without extra daily charges.
If your plan doesn’t include Global Roaming, a daily fee applies on days you use your phone for calls, texts, or data, allowing access to your UK allowance (up to 25 GB); this fee is £6 per day for plans bought before August 11, 2021, and £7.86 per day for plans bought on or after that date.

Pay-As-You-Go customers

Roaming in the USA for Vodafone Pay As You Go users is available through two services. You can opt for specific roaming passes (each covering 73-74 countries, including the USA) or pay standard rates.

For the roaming passes, there are two bundles that include data, texts, and calls, alongside three more passes that just provide one of the services.

Roaming Pass	Extra pass type	Included	Price
8-day Around the World Extra	Bundle	2 GB data, 100 minutes, 100 texts	£17
15-day Around the World Extra	Bundle	4 GB data, 200 minutes, 200 texts	£27
8-day Around the World Extra	Single service	100 minutes	£7
8-day Around the World Extra	Single service	2 GB of data	£12
8-day Around the World Extra	Single service	100 texts	£6

If you don’t purchase a roaming pass, standard pay-as-you-go roaming rates will apply, which can be significantly higher per minute, text, or MB for Vodafone data roaming USA.

Make calls: 60p per minute
Receive calls: 36p per minute
Text messages: 8p per text
Picture messages: 66p per message
Using data: 12p per MB

Pay-As-You-Go Plus customers

If you’re on a Vodafone UK Pay as you go Plus plan, you need an Extra roaming pass to access data, texts, and calls in the USA. Prices for the Extra passes are the same as those listed above for Pay as You Go customers.

How to activate Vodafone UK’s USA roaming

Activating Vodafone roaming in the USA is straightforward. Your phone should automatically connect to a local partner network when you arrive. However, to ensure you’re ready to go, follow these steps:

Check your plan: Confirm your plan’s roaming data costs for the USA through the My Vodafone app or their website.
Ensure roaming is enabled: Make sure there are no roaming bars active in your Vodafone account settings. This helps avoid unexpected data blocks.
Set a spending limit: To keep your Vodafone USA roaming costs under control, you can set a spending cap in the My Vodafone app.
Turn on data roaming on your phone: Once you land, go to your phone’s settings and enable “Data Roaming” to begin using your mobile data in the USA.

Get an unlimited data eSIM for the USA with Holafly

While Vodafone UK’s US roaming solutions offer a way to stay connected, it can be expensive if you’re a heavy data user or on longer trips. An eSIM for the USA from Holafly is a great alternative for unlimited data and peace of mind.

Holafly’s eSIMs for the USA offer:

Unlimited data: Enjoy unlimited internet without worrying about data caps.
Easy setup: Instantly receive your eSIM via email and activate it with a QR code scan.
Reliable local networks: Connect to local networks in the USA for regular coverage.
Flexible durations: Choose from various plans to match your holiday’s length.
24/7 customer support: Get assistance whenever you need it.

Holafly offers unlimited data eSIM plans for the USA with customisable durations, from 1- 90 days, allowing you to tailor your connectivity to your specific travel needs:

5 days of unlimited data for £14.80
7 days of unlimited data for £22.13
10 days of unlimited data for £27.31
20 days of unlimited data for £45.81

If you’re planning on staying in the USA long-term, consider Holafly Plans. Cheaper than other long-term solutions like pocket WiFi for the USA, this monthly eSIM service is ideal for remote workers, frequent travellers, and digital nomads. For ~£48, you get unlimited data for a month and unlimited hotspot tethering for all your devices.

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