Roaming changes in the USA
Find out how changes to 3G networks in the USA may affect your service
As part of network upgrades, the major operators in the USA have switched off their 3G services. This means you may notice an impact on your roaming experience, depending on your device.
To help minimise disruption, 4G Calling abroad is now live.
What is 4G Calling abroad?
With 4G Calling abroad, you’ll be able to make calls and enjoy data over the 4G network in the USA, which should result in improved call quality.
To see if your phone is compatible, check out our device list
To access 4G Calling abroad, you’ll need to make sure your phone is updated to the latest software version
Bought through a Vodafone partner?
Business customers who have bought through one of our partners should contact their partner directly to confirm their roaming rates.
Devices capable of 4G calling abroad
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 Mini
iPhone 12 Pro Max (5G)
iPhone 12 Pro (5G)
iPhone 12 (5G)
iPhone 12 mini (5G)
iPhone 11 Pro Max 64GB
iPhone 11 Pro 64GB
iPhone 11 64GB
iPhone XS Max 64GB
iPhone XS 64GB
iPhone XR 64GB
iPhone X 64GB
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 8
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 7 32GB
iPhone SE 2022
iPhone SE 2020
Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S23+
Galaxy S23
Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Galaxy S22+ 5G
Galaxy S22 5G
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Galaxy S21+ 5G
Galaxy S21 5G
Galaxy S21 FE
Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
Galaxy S20+ 5G
Galaxy S20 5G
Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Galaxy S20 FE 4G New Edition
Galaxy S20 FE 4G
Galaxy S20
Galaxy S10 5G
Galaxy S10 Lite
Galaxy S10+
Galaxy S10e
Galaxy S10
Galaxy Z Fold4
Galaxy Z Fold3
Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Galaxy Fold 5G
Galaxy Z Flip4
Galaxy Z Flip3
Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Galaxy Z Flip
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
Galaxy Note 20 5G
Galaxy Note 10+ 5G
Galaxy Note 10+
Galaxy Note 10
Galaxy Note 10 Lite
Galaxy A90 5G
Galaxy A71
Galaxy A54 5G
Galaxy A53 5G
Galaxy A52s 5G
Galaxy A52 5G
Galaxy A51 5G
Galaxy A51
Galaxy A42 5G
Galaxy A41
Galaxy A34 5G
Galaxy A33 5G
Galaxy A32 5G
Galaxy A23 5G
Galaxy A22 5G
Galaxy A14 5G
Galaxy A13 5G
Galaxy A13
Galaxy A13 New Edition
Galaxy A12
Galaxy A12 New Edition
Galaxy A04s
Galaxy A03
Galaxy A03s
Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro
Galaxy Xcover 5
Galaxy Xcover Pro
Pixel 7 Pro
Pixel 7
Pixel 6 Pro
Pixel 6a
Pixel 6
Pixel 5a 5G
Pixel 5
Pixel 4XL
Pixel 4a 5G
Pixel 4a
Pixel 4
Pixel 3a XL
Pixel 3a
Pixel 3XL
Pixel 3
Moto Edge 20 Pro
Moto Edge 20 Lite
Moto G62 5G
Moto G50 5G
Moto G32
Moto G31
Moto G 5G Plus
Moto E32
G60 (5G)
G50 (5G)
G11
G10
110 (2021)
105 (2021)
8.3 5G
5.4
5.3
3.4
2.4
2.3
1.4
XR20
X20
X10
Make sure your device is updated to the latest software version
4G Calling abroad only works if you have a compatible device, which is controlled by manufacturers. You’ll also need to have a 4G plan.
If your device isn’t listed, you’ll be able to make calls over any available 2G network in the country. However, this does mean you may experience a lower call quality.
FAQs
For countries where Vodafone doesn’t operate its own network, we partner with other mobile networks to make sure you can keep using your phone abroad. This year, those mobile network operators are upgrading their networks to expand existing 4G coverage and new 5G services. To free up the capacity for these changes, they need to switch off older networks like 3G.
Unfortunately, we can’t control other operator networks – but now that a 4G Calling Abroad solution is live, this should result in improved call quality for compatible devices.
Device compatibility with 4G voice calls is controlled by manufacturers, so 4G voice calls will only work if you are on both the right plan and a compatible device.
If you’re having issues connecting automatically to the AT&T network, you can manually select AT&T.
Visit our Device guides to learn how.
If your phone isn’t listed, you’ll still be able to make calls over T-Mobile’s 2G network. This means you may experience a lower call quality while using your phone. You’ll need to make sure you’ve selected the T-Mobile network in your roaming settings.
If you’re a Vodafone customer and require further details regarding roaming changes in the USA, please give our support centre a call at 191