Hi @Kirsty Noyce,
USA is in iD Mobile’s Roam Beyond zone, which means your UK allowance won’t work there. It’s also important to note that the available add-ons are data-only.
While these are suitable for things like maps or browsing, they don’t include calls or texts. Any standard calls or SMS will be charged separately at out-of-plan rates.
How the Roam Beyond add-ons work:
- You can purchase a data-only bundle via the iD Mobile app or your online account.
- The add-on starts immediately upon purchase and lasts for a fixed duration.
- Once it expires, you’ll need to buy another add-on or you’ll be charged standard roaming rates (if your bill cap allows this).
- Your regular UK allowance (minutes and texts) is not included while in USA.
How to check if you have a bill cap in place:
- To view or change your bill cap, log in to the iD Mobile app or your online account, go to the Bills section, and select Manage bill cap.
- You can adjust this using the slider or by entering an amount (between £0 and up to £75.00, depending on your account type).
Add-on options:
| Data | Duration | Price |
| 2 GB | 1 day | £5 |
| 10 GB | 5 days | £20 |
| 20 GB | 10 days | £35 |
Standard roaming charges (without an add-on):
The table below displays how much you’ll be charged for any minutes, texts or data that you use.
| Roaming | Pay Monthly |
| Calls to UK* | £1.68 |
| Calls to United States (USA)* | £1.68 |
| Calls received* | £1.50 |
| Texts to United States (USA)** | £0.42 |
| Texts to UK** | £0.42 |
| Picture message (MMS) sent** | £0.60 |
| Internet and Data (per MB)*** | £0.30 |
* Price per minute.
** Price per message / text.
*** Data is charged or deducted in one kilobyte (KB) increments and any part KB used will be rounded up to the nearest KB.
For more information, you can visit: https://www.idmobile.co.uk/help-and-advice/international-and-roaming-charges.
Tip:
Depending on how long you’re staying, it may be more cost-effective to get a local SIM in USA. Since the bundles last a maximum of 10 days, you may need to purchase multiple add-ons, which can become expensive.
If you have any further questions, feel free to ask questions here or pop us a message on live chat - https://www.idmobile.co.uk/live-chat - we are more than happy to answer any further questions you may have.
Regards,
Gemma M
The iD Mobile Social Media Team
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