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Your US plan has unlimited data at home. Per the FCC, what may happen when you use data abroad?

You may be charged per minute, text or megabyte anyway.

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  1. You may be charged per megabyte ✔
  2. It stays unlimited at no extra cost
  3. The first 1 GB abroad is always free

Why: The FCC warns not to assume your plan works the same abroad. Even unlimited domestic plans can charge per minute, per text or per megabyte in a foreign country, so check with your provider before you go.

Huh, didn't know that: The FCC says roaming fees can even vary depending on which foreign network your phone connects to.

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Answer: You may be charged per megabyte. The FCC warns not to assume your plan works the same abroad. Even unlimited domestic plans can charge per minute, per text or per megabyte in a foreign country, so check with your provider before you go.

  1. FCC Tip Sheet: Wireless World Travel Made Simple docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-298907A1.pdf
    Even if you have "unlimited" minutes, texts, or data applying to domestic usage, you may be charged per minute, per text, or per Kb/Mb
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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