The text message implied it was live now (bolding mine):
Big News! Our unlimited data coverage
is now global including 100+ countries-at no extra charge. See your global benefits.
http://bit.ly/1fMfPoo
Buried on that linked page is text that says that it starts

ctober 31.
Elsewhere on their site it says that the $10/month international calling package becomes active October 20. I've no idea whether that's the right date or not.