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To make an international call, you generally need an exit code to leave your country, followed by the destination country code, area code, and phone number. Mobile users can usually skip the exit code by holding 0 to type a + symbol. Verizon +1

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1. Traditional Dialing

To dial from a landline or if you prefer manual entry, use this exact structure: 011 + [Country Code] + [Area/City Code] + [Phone Number]

Example (calling the UK): Dial 011 (exit code) + 44 (UK country code) + the local number. Note: You will usually need to drop the leading 0 in a local area code when dialing from abroad (e.g., if a number starts with 07, just dial 7 ). Canada/Caribbean: These share the North American Numbering Plan. You simply dial 1 followed by the area code and number—no exit code is needed.

Most modern cell phones recognize the + sign as a universal exit code. + + [Country Code] + [Phone Number]

Example: +44 [Phone Number].

If you don't have an international calling plan, standard carrier rates can be very expensive. Consider these popular, budget-friendly apps:

Internet-to-Internet: Apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Telegram allow for free international calling and video over Wi-Fi/data. Internet-to-Phone (Landline/Mobile): Apps like BOSS Revolution or Talk360 let you dial traditional phone numbers abroad for just a few cents per minute, and the recipient doesn't need to be online.

If you call landlines often, check your cell provider for monthly long-distance add-ons.

AT&T: Offers unlimited calling to 85+ countries for $15/month. Verizon: Offers country-specific global add-ons starting around $5-$15/month.