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Ireland

Myles — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 09:49:49 GMT

My son is in Ireland is he able to text me in Canada if not what do I do so that he can

Re: Ireland

Triguy — Wed, 08 May 2019 02:11:06 GMT

PM does not offer roaming except in The US. If your son has access to wifi then apps like TextNow & fongo allow texting.

Re: Ireland

hairbag1 — Wed, 08 May 2019 02:13:32 GMT

@Myles wrote:
My son is in Ireland is he able to text me in Canada if not what do I do so that he can

As long as you have a Public Mobile text plan, you can recieve texts from anywhere, as long as you're in Canada.

Re: Ireland

geopublic — Wed, 08 May 2019 02:13:34 GMT

@Myles wrote:
My son is in Ireland is he able to text me in Canada if not what do I do so that he can

@Myles As long as your son can send international texts as part of his plan you should be able to receive and send texts to Ireland.

Re: Ireland

Psygineer — Wed, 08 May 2019 02:13:49 GMT

@Myles wrote:
My son is in Ireland is he able to text me in Canada if not what do I do so that he can

You can send and receive international texts on any of the plans that have text. The only catch is, your Son won't be able to use a PM SIM there, but if they have a Ireland SIM they can text you.

Re: Ireland

Alex888 — Wed, 08 May 2019 02:15:48 GMT

@Myles You can exchange texts with people anywhere is the world, as long as you are in Canada. But if he has Public Mobile he will not be able to text you from Ireland. He would need to get a SIM card and plan or phone card while he is there.

Re: Ireland

sunflowershine — Wed, 08 May 2019 02:47:31 GMT

@Myles wrote:
My son is in Ireland is he able to text me in Canada if not what do I do so that he can

@Myles You will be able receive text from your son or anyone around the world for free under any plan of PM. No extra fee needed.

Re: Ireland

Tony8 — Wed, 08 May 2019 03:11:23 GMT

Hi, He will have to add 00 1 (or +1) before (areacode)your number to call or text you.

You will have to add 00 1 353 his number to call or text him.

Apps like Hangouts or Whatsapp may be easier on Wifi, and you can text, call or video chat.

Re: Ireland

LovesToPM — Wed, 08 May 2019 03:26:26 GMT

@Myles, as others have mentioned, Public Mobile plans can only be used in Canada and USA.

Best bet is to get an Ireland SIM, they offer cheap prepaid plans.
With data or wifi, your son can use free texting & calling apps like Textnow or Fongo, as mentioned by @Triguy. Or you can stick with your usual Skype, Facetime, Messenger, WeChat, etc.

Also if your son's phone permits and depending on his needs, you may also opt for an eSIM plan from Canada.