topic Re: International Travel - Incoming Text Messages in Get Support

International Travel - Incoming Text Messages

Xoxict — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:57:56 GMT

I will be travelling internationally and was wondering if I could still receive incoming text messages without having a roaming plan.

Re: International Travel - Incoming Text Messages

hairbag1 — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:01:28 GMT

@Xoxict

nope...you won't recieve any PM features unless in US with a Cdn/US plan or a 15 Day US add-on. If out of Canada or US, your PM services will not work.

Re: International Travel - Incoming Text Messages

BKNS27 — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:02:13 GMT

@Xoxict

Sorry, PM only have roaming plans for USA so it texting won’t work internationally. You can download WhatsApp for free calling and texting through wifi internationally or purchase a local SIM.

Re: International Travel - Incoming Text Messages

slusagm — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:10:23 GMT

where you are going?

you can download VoIP app Fongo for make and receive voice call when you travel. You can receive text for free but not sending text. But system text like 2FA can't be receive using VoIP app like that

so, if you have 2FA, make sure you change to email or use Authenticator app instead of sms

Re: International Travel - Incoming Text Messages

Xoxict — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:27:17 GMT

I dont want to send any text messages but would like to receive incoming text messages especially bank notifications that would be sent to my phone number

Re: International Travel - Incoming Text Messages

hairbag1 — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:39:13 GMT

@Xoxict wrote:
I dont want to send any text messages but would like to receive incoming text messages especially bank notifications that would be sent to my phone number

Using your PM services...you will not get SMS from anyone when you're away from Canada or US.

Re: International Travel - Incoming Text Messages

slusagm — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:43:35 GMT

you can't if you are not just going to US

you really need to arrange for different way to receive 2FA, like email or Authenticator app.

Re: International Travel - Incoming Text Messages

Dunkman — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:44:09 GMT

@Xoxict wrote:
I dont want to send any text messages but would like to receive incoming text messages especially bank notifications that would be sent to my phone number

@Xoxict

Except for traveling to the USA, Public mobile customers will not be able to receive 2FA texts or any incoming texts while traveling abroad. That is one big disadvantage for PM customers unfortunately.

Re: International Travel - Incoming Text Messages

will13am — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:18:07 GMT

@Xoxict , it is possible to use RCS when travelling internationally. RCS works on WiFi or mobile data. Unfortunately bank 2FA does not use RCS.

Re: International Travel - Incoming Text Messages

maheedudu — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 01:36:51 GMT

Will it work in Mexico with the CAN-US-MEX plan? (Black Friday deal)

Re: International Travel - Incoming Text Messages

computergeek541 — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 01:37:16 GMT

Re: International Travel - Incoming Text Messages

computergeek541 — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 03:42:16 GMT

@maheedudu wrote:
Will it work in Mexico with the CAN-US-MEX plan? (Black Friday deal)

yes

Customers using a CAN-US-MEX plan can receive text messages while in Mexico. This message thread was started before this service was announced by Public Mobile as being available.