If you ever find your Straight Talk International not working, don’t panic, it’s usually something that can be solved and fixed in a few easy and simple steps.
Just like you, a lot of people are trying to find ways on how to solve this problem, and you’re lucky because, in this guide, we will be teaching you everything you need to know about it!
When you notice that your Straight Talk International plan isn’t working, first check if your international calling access is blocked. Then, double-check if your caller ID isn’t set to private. Ensure that the international plan is boarded or added to your account, and then try doing an international call again via the correct process.
In anticipation of fixing this problem, let’s first discuss some of the reasons why this facility isn’t working as you expected it to be.
Why is Straight Talk International Not Working?
Whether the Straight Talk International app is not working or you’re just unable to make phone calls, here are a couple of the culprits on why the international calling feature is not working:
- There’s an ongoing network outage
- International calling access is currently blocked
- Privatize is enabled and turned on (caller ID block or private)
- You’re dialing the international number incorrectly
- The mobile app isn’t configured properly
- The mobile app is not up to date
It could be one or more of these reasons, so, determining it would be a needle in a haystack.
Therefore, in approaching this problem, we would have to address it completely – we need to try to solve it by starting from what the possible root cause is!
Without further ado, let’s head right to the guide!
How to Fix Straight Talk International Not Working
Since it will be a challenge to determine what the cause is, we made this guide to address all possible dilemmas and problems that could be the reason why the service isn’t working.
Step #1: Check if International Calling Access is Enabled
By default, most, if not all mobile service providers disable or block international calling to avoid any accidental international dialing on their phones.
So, to check if your international calling feature is enabled or activated, contact Straight Talk’s client support team and inquire.
You’ll have to prepare a few account-related information for them to validate your account, and this can include at least two (2) of the following:
- Account Number
- Amount of Last Payment
- Billing Cycle Date
- Current Plan You’re On
- Amount Due
Step #2: Check Your Caller ID
Another thing that could be restricting you from making outgoing international calls would be when you set your caller ID to private.
This is Straight Talk’s term for blocking caller ID on a phone, and if this is enabled, you really wouldn’t be able to make international calls.
This is usually something that can be toggled within your smartphone, so double-check if you have it turned on or activated.
You’ll usually find it in the Phone App settings by accessing Phone > Menu > Caller ID/Other Call Settings.
Step #3: Phone Compatibility
Many people didn’t know this, but there are several phones that aren’t compatible with the international calling of Straight Talk.
It could be because the phones have a caller ID block or it’s privatized or the service isn’t just available. To check this, contact Straight Talk and mention Phone Compatibility For International Calls.
From here, you can tell them what device you’re using to make international phone calls and they can assist you on how to make it work.
Step #4: Are You Under an International Plan?
It could be a simple mistake, but a lot of people fail to check if they’re under a Straight Talk International plan.
You have a few different options to check this: via calling Straight Talk’s customer support or via your Straight Talk online profile.
Should you be not under an international plan, you can purchase it through the Straight Talk website or by calling customer support for them to activate it directly on your line.
Step #5: Double Check the Dialing Process/Procedure
And lastly, you could be dialing international numbers wrong. Here’s a quick and simple summary of how you can make an international call:
Dial the access number:
- For Straight Talk Home Phones: 646-982-0992
- For Straight Talk Mobile Phones: 410-635-5555
After dialing these access numbers, we’re now ready to go to the next step, which is…
- Enter 0-1-1-country code-city code-destination number.
- At the end of the string, enter the # sign.
- It should ring and you should reach the international number you’re trying to dial.
If you don’t want to type it in every time, use the Straight Talk International app!
By following this 5-step procedure religiously, your Straight Talk International service should work! Within five minutes, you should be able to call internationally without seeing expensive and absurd charges on your bill!
My Straight Talk International App Isn’t Working, What Should I Do?
Should you be encountering problems while using the app, here are some further troubleshooting steps you need to do.
NOTE: Perform the initial troubleshooting steps first before going to this next part.
This is just the process you can do if the “app” isn’t working or isn’t allowing you to make the international calls you want to make.
- Check if the app is properly configured. Access the app and log into it.
- Double-check if the version of the app is updated.
- Proceed to offload/clear cache & data of the Straight Talk International app.
- Uninstall and reinstall the app to your smartphone again.
After performing this process, the app should work perfectly! By now, you should be able to make outgoing international calls via the speed dial feature of the Straight Talk International app!
As of the moment, the app only works on Android devices. Soon enough, it’ll definitely be available for iOS devices, too.
Straight Talk International Still Isn’t Functioning, What Should I Do?
In the event that the problem is still there even after following the comprehensive guide we outlined above, the next best thing to do is contact Straight Talk.
For a faster resolution, dial their hotline and let them know about the problem you’re experiencing. Tell them, in detail, the problem, as well as the troubleshooting steps you cared to take to try and resolve it by yourself.
From there, they’ll be able to determine what further steps you need to take to be able to fix and get rid of the problem once and for all!
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Final Verdict
If your Straight Talk International isn’t working, first check the availability of long-distance and international calling on your phone line. Then, ensure that you are under a Straight Talk International plan and that you’re dialing international numbers correctly.
With this guide, you wouldn’t have to worry when you find your Straight Talk International not working.
You can go back to this guide to check and see what steps you can take from your end before contacting or reaching out for the assistance of Straight Talk’s customer support.
Regardless of your level of tech-savviness, you’ll easily and comfortably understand this guide!
Kevin has over five years of experience working in various Tech startups and providing Technical solutions. He has contributed to many Tech publications and websites.