All around the world

With MTS World Roaming, you would be able to roam across 433 networks in 231 countries across the world.
Avail the advantage of low world roaming call rates while you roam on CDMA and GSM networks!

Features of International Roaming

You would : 

• Stay connected with your loved ones on a single number the world over.
• Make and receive calls, SMS and even access internet while you roam.
• If you have post paid services*, you would receive a single consolidated bill for international and domestic usage in Indian Rupees.
• Recharge while on International roaming

You can roam on our CDMA partner networks* with your MTS Mobile CDMA handset. For roaming on GSM networks, just insert the Globetrotter SIM card provided by us in to a suitable GSM handset and enjoy roaming.
So, whenever nostalgia sets in, remember, you are just a phone call away.

Facilities available while roaming:

• Make and receive voice calls.
• Send and receive SMS.
• Access Internet

How can you subscribe:

To subscribe for World roaming please visit the nearest MTS Showroom and submit the subscription form duly filled in along with the security deposit. To download the subscription form click here.

Subscription Charges :

** The deposit mentioned above is a standard deposit. However additional deposit may be applicable based on the discretion of MTS Credit Control Department.

Activation of World Roaming:

To use World Roaming facility you need to have ISD services activated on your phone.

Activation of World Roaming on GSM handset:

• If you are a World Roaming subscriber, you will be provided with an activated MTS Globetrotter SIM card for roaming on GSM networks.
• All you need to do is to insert the Globetrotter SIM provided with this kit in a suitable GSM handset and you will be ready to roam on GSM networks.

Please find the list of countries having CDMA and GSM networks in Annexure 2A* and 2B.

Using services in foreign networks:

In case the visited country has both CDMA* and GSM networks, you may use either your CDMA handset or a GSM handset with MTS Globetrotter SIM in it.
Please do not try to use both the phones simultaneously as at any given time, only one of them will work.

Using CDMA phones while roaming*:

Just switch off and switch on your CDMA handset and enjoy roaming on CDMA partner networks.

For example, if you are calling from USA -

• To call any fixed line number in Mumbai please dial "011 91 22 (your home phone number)"
• To call mobile in Mumbai dial: "011 91 91xxxxxxxx"

International Access Codes* may vary from country to country.
Please refer to Annexure 1. for International access codes.

Using GSM phones while roaming

Switch off and then switch on the GSM handset to roam on GSM networks. In case you are unable to make calls, follow the steps given below:

• Power on the handset.
• Handset will log onto the GSM network.
• In case handset does not register: Go to the "International Roaming" Menu and choose "Roam1". The phone will prompt 'SIM Card update Starts'. Press "OK".
• Handset will register on the available network. This process will take few minutes.
• In case handset does not register: Go to the "International Roaming" Menu and choose "Roam2". The phone will prompt 'SIM Card update Starts'. Press "OK".
• The handset will register on the available network. This process may take a few minutes.

For example, while calling from any foreign country,

• To call any fixed line number in Mumbai please dial "+ 91 22 "
• To call mobile in Mumbai dial: "+91 91xxxxxxxx"

For example, while smsing from any foreign country,

• To sms mobile in India, Mumbai sms at: "+ 91 9146xxxxxx "
• To sms mobile in UK, sms at: "+44 77xxxxxxxx"

Handset suitability in CDMA and GSM networks

You can use your MTS Mobile for roaming on CDMA roaming partner networks. A few handsets may require a binary upgrade. In case your handset is one of them, customer would be requested to visit the nearest service center and get their handset upgraded with the latest binary version. It is important to note that PRL must be downloaded on your MTS India mobile only after your handset is upgraded with the latest binary version.

Please refer to Annexure 3 for the list of handsets that require binary upgrade.

For roaming on GSM networks, please insert the MTS Globetrotter SIM in a suitable GSM handset.

• For accessing 900/1800 MHz networks, please use a dual band GSM handset.
• For accessing 1900 MHz networks, please use a Tri-band handset.
• For accessing 850 MHz networks, please use a Quad band handset.
• For accessing satellite networks customer need to use Satellite mobile.

Please refer to Annexure 4 for list of countries requiring Triband and Quadband handsets.

Network Coverage

With MTS International Roaming you have acess to 433 networks in 231 countries.

For International Roaming network coverage click here.

To know the International Roaming network coverge available for MTS Prepaid subscribers click here.

World Roaming Tariff:

World Roaming with MTS Mobile gives most economical world roaming facility across the World.

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