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Travel fearlessly with $5 Roaming.
When travelling abroad we want you to savour, capture and share every fantastic experience without worrying about hidden costs or searching for WiFi. Say goodbye to telcos that overcharge you to travel, and hello to Vodafone – the only network with $5 Roaming. With $5 Roaming, you can use your phone, tablet or mobile broadband plan for $5 extra per day in 80 countries. Our Modem Plans are not eligible for $5 Roaming. These countries may vary, so check our list below before you travel.
If you're on a Vodafone Infinite or Plus Plan, you can only use Max Speed data with $5 Roaming, along with your call and text inclusions. Once Max Speed data is used, $5/GB charge applies. Max 90 days of $5 Roaming per calendar year. T&C apply.
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How $5 Roaming works
$5 extra a day
You’ll only be charged $5 extra in addition to your plan fees on days you call, text or use data.
Use your plan overseas
Use the data, talk and text inclusions of your plan while you travel. If you’re on a Vodafone Infinite or Plus, you can only use Max Speed data. If you go over Max Speed data, we’ll automatically add 1GB for $5.
Easy activation
$5 Roaming should be activated already for you. Just switch on your phone in an eligible country. You can check and manage roaming through My Vodafone.
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Frequently asked questions
- Why is Vodafone great for international roaming?
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With Vodafone’s $5 Roaming, you can use Max Speed data, calls and text in 80 countries for $5 extra a day. Countries may vary. T&C apply. If you’re heading to a country where $5 Roaming is unavailable, you can access our Pay As You Go roaming rates.
- How can I check that $5 Roaming is activated on my device?
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$5 Roaming should be activated already for you. You can check by logging into My Vodafone under account settings.
- Is $5 Roaming available on Mobile Broadband, Tablet , Data or Modem Plans?
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If you signed up to a Red or SIM Only Modem plan after 2 July 2020, you won’t be able to access $5 Roaming.
If you signed up to a Mobile Broadband plan after 12 April 2017, $5 Roaming will be available and already switched on for you.
If you signed up to an eligible Mobile Broadband plan between 31 August 2016 and 12 April 2017, you’ll need to activate $5 Roaming through My Vodafone.
If you signed up to a Tablet or Data Plan, $5 Roaming is available and already switched on for you.
- How can I get help while I’m overseas?
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You can contact our team while you’re away by calling +61 426 320 000.If you’re having trouble using your service while you’re overseas, try our international roaming troubleshooting guide.
- How will I be charged for $5 Roaming?
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You will be charged the $5 fee only on days you make or receive a call, send a text or use data overseas. The $5 fee will appear on your bill to be paid at the end of the billing period. If you go over data allowance, Additional Data will be charged at $5/GB ($0.005/MB).
- How do I deactivate $5 Roaming?
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You can deactivate $5 Roaming through My Vodafone.
If you deactivate $5 Roaming, you can still use your service overseas with our Pay As You Go roaming rates.
If you don’t wish to use Pay As You Go roaming, you can also deactivate roaming entirely through My Vodafone.
- What if the country I’m visiting isn’t eligible for $5 Roaming?
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If you visit a country where $5 Roaming isn’t available or if your plan isn’t eligible for $5 Roaming, you can still use your service overseas on our Pay As You Go roaming rates.
- How many days each year can I use $5 Roaming for?
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You can use $5 Roaming for up to 90 days per calendar year.
- Recent updates to $5 Roaming
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We will be suspending data roaming in the UAE from 01/09/2020. During this suspension, you can still access data services by connecting to local Wi-Fi where available in the UAE. Data, Voice & SMS roaming in other countries, outside the UAE, continue to be available as normal. Voice and SMS services in the UAE are not affected and can be used at normal Pay As You Go roaming rates.
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Terms and conditions
$5 Roaming
Countries subject to change, see current list and full details at www.vodafone.com.au/roaming. Available to eligible customers. $5 Daily Charge is in addition to minimum monthly spend. For Vodafone Infinite Plan and Plus Plan customers, only Max Speed data allowance can be accessed while $5 Roaming. For all plans, once your included data or Max Speed data (as applicable for your plan) is exhausted, additional data will be automatically added at a charge of $5/GB ($0.005/MB) (“Additional Data”). Additional Data expires at the end of your billing month, is not shareable and can only be used while in $5 Roaming countries. Max 90 days of use in any calendar year. Opt-out at any time, visit MyVodafone.com.au/ or call 1555. All roaming services subject to network availability.
Pay As You Go roaming rates for Postpaid
All International Roaming rates are subject to change –check vodafone.com.au/roaming before leaving for most current pricing. You will be charged for making or receiving calls, calls are charged per 30 seconds with a $1min minimum charge. For full International Roaming rates, go to vodafone.com.au/roaming. Make sure you opt-into roaming via MyVodafone or by calling contact Customer Care (
1555) before leaving Australia, on some of our newer plans roaming will already be active. Except for customers using Vodafone $5 Roaming, International Roaming charges are not part of your included value in any Postpaid plan and will be charged on top of your minimum monthly spend. All Vodafone Services, are subject to network availability, individual device capabilities and limitations of overseas networks. Some Vodafone services such as video calling, PXT and Vodafone Central may not be available whilst roaming in some countries.
International roaming rates for Prepaid
All International Roaming rates are subject to change –check vodafone.com.au/roaming before leaving for most current pricing. International Roaming charges are deducted from your My Credit balance. Check your Cap or Plan at vodafone.com.au/roaming for Zone Charges, standard/applicable call rates, the applicable flagfall and applicable billing increments. All Vodafone Services, including Vodafone Traveller, are subject to network availability, individual device capabilities and limitations of overseas networks. Some Vodafone services such as video calling, PXT and Vodafone Central may not be available whilst roaming in some countries.
Roaming Add-On for Prepaid
Not for commercial or resale purposes. 3 day ($25 Roaming Add-on) or 7 day ($35 Roaming Add-on) expiry after purchase. Available for use in selected countries, countries may change from time to time, see our prepaid roaming Add-ons page before your travel. Data is deducted in per KB increments. Included data is for use on handsets only. Add-on inclusions will be used first, once exhausted, usage will be charged from any remaining recharge credit at standard PAYG Roaming rates for that recharge. Available online with credit card and PayPal or using Recharge by TXT with registered credit card or using My Credit. All services subject to network availability, individual device capabilities and limitations of overseas networks.
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