Pulaski

I doubt they will if it is still under contract.

Giantaxe

They will for a non-US SIM card.

Jerseygirl

It probably isn't. I had an iPhone 5 3+ years ago...Verizon unlocked it last year.

Amie06

Thanks everyone for your input, will take a look at the Skype option

scrubbedexpat099

My phone defaults to WiFi anyway. So would not matter.

I have a Teco cheapie for when I go back but must now be marginal if it is worth the hassle.

OCKF

Cheapest option is to get a phone card or use a service like 18866 just google them and calls are around 2p a minute.

Pulaski

2p a minute from a land line, but from a cell phone it will be whole lot more.

OCKF

In that case you can get a phone card from various sources and it comes with an 0800 number for you to dial out which can be used on Mobile too. One of the cards I used you can also nominate Mobile and landlines so you don't need to dial the long access code. Let me know if you need the card details.

petitefrancaise

I don't know about verizon but my T-mobile phone will make free calls /send texts back from the Uk to the USA via wifi connection which it defaults to anyway.

OCKF

Verizon generally would not work in UK unless you inform Verizon in advance to Unlock it for international use and then buy a local Sim in UK. That was my experience when I travelled with iPhone5C to UK and could not even receive calls yet alone make them:-(

Pulaski

PF said "via WiFi". I had my AT&T phone with me in the UK last summer and although I could make and receive calls, I only used it through Skype/WiFi.

OCKF

I appreciate that but just thought it would be good to highlight that you will have problems receiving calls.

petitefrancaise

no, that's not correct.

With T-mobile wi-fi you can make and receive calls and texts internationally.

My v cheap Nokia ($50) automatically connects to a wi-fi if available.
"What are the unique benefits of T-Mobile Wi-Fi calling?
Where do we start? Benefits include:
Integrated out-of-the-box experience on T-Mobile capable devices – no extra app necessary
Uses your existing phone number – no additional logins necessary
Call or message virtually anyone from anywhere you have a Wi-Fi connection
Extends coverage in areas where no cellular network reaches
Receive and make Wi-Fi calls back to the United States from anywhere in the world at no additional cost
Available at no additional charge"

from this page
Wifi Calling & Wifi Extenders for Better Service at Home | T-Mobile

SpoogleDrummer

I'd also go the Wifi route. I've got T-Mobile so can just use the wifi calling as default but if I had to use a 3rd party app I'd use Google Hangouts, you get free calls within the US using that so if you're on Wifi it won't cost you a penny.