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How to activate Esim outside Canada?

AliV
Great Neighbour / Super Voisin

Currently I am travelling in Mexico so I purchase an esim, unfortunately my iPhone just show "activating..." 

What can I do?

Thank you.

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AliV
Great Neighbour / Super Voisin

That's right, but not all companies accept 2FA verification 😞


@AliV wrote:

Thank you but unfortunately I need my Canadian number for verification codes etc.  😢

 


@AliV 

it is always a challenge to get 2FA code when aboard.  You will have to call the bank (or wherever you are having difficulty with the 2FA code) and ask them if they have any alternate ways to receive the 2FA code, maybe email, voice calls, or Authenticator app

 

AliV
Great Neighbour / Super Voisin

Thank you but unfortunately I need my Canadian number for verification codes etc.  😢

 

hairbag1
Mayor / Maire

@AliV 

your PM services will not work in Mexico. You could download a free voip app such as TextNow which uses your wifi or separately purchased data. Alternative is to go to OXXO or KIOSKO and get a Telcel chip and a 30 day talk/text/3Gb data plan for around $20 Cdn You'll be able to call most any US or CDN number from Mexico and when you get back home...it still works if you have any of the 30 days remaining.

DDM69
Deputy Mayor / Adjoint au Maire

Download and use Airalo

 

DDM69
Deputy Mayor / Adjoint au Maire

Public Mobile does not work in Mexico

AliV
Great Neighbour / Super Voisin

I did it with public mobile!

dust2dust
Mayor / Maire

One would think you'd take that question to that cell provider.

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