topic Re: Travel to Philippines in Get Support

Travel to Philippines

Holubmd — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:16:46 GMT

I am traveling to the Philippines from canada. Will i be able to get sms messages from canada while i am in Philippines and respond?

Re: Travel to Philippines

Chalupa_Batman — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:52:09 GMT

Hello @Holubmd

Public Mobile only works in Canada and the United States.

Re: Travel to Philippines

Holubmd — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:54:50 GMT

So how about if i use a vpn? I need to be able to get sms codes from my bank in canada?

Re: Travel to Philippines

Chalupa_Batman — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:57:03 GMT

Sadly no. It will not work. The only one thing I'm not sure of is if you have an iPhone. iMessages work over wifi. Sadly I cannot confirm if you purchase a data only SIM card for the pines it would work. I'll let someone else share their overseas knowledge on it.

Re: Travel to Philippines

BKNS27 — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:15:19 GMT

@Holubmd

Sorry, you need to purchase a local SIM or use WhatsApp or TextNow app on wifi for free calling and texting.

Re: Travel to Philippines

computergeek541 — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:20:58 GMT

@Holubmd wrote:
So how about if i use a vpn? I need to be able to get sms codes from my bank in canada?

A VPN won't help. SMS text messaging doesn't use the internet and requires service to be available from Public Mobile. As you won't be able to receive SMS text messages, you'll need to work with your bank to ifgure out others methods that will work for you.