Receiving text message in Pakistan

[Sal99]

I am in Pakistan and I have a public mobile sim. I need to receive a text message to access to a few systems. How can I do it?

[Chalupa_Batman]

Hi @Sal99 

Public Mobile only works in Canada and the United States (with the purchase of roaming add on). You can not use your Public Mobile in any other country. If you wish to use cellular services while you’re in another country, you can look at https://www.airalo.com/ for affordable data plans and then download an app like Fongo and pick a local number to where you currently live. They do however charge for texting. TextNow is free calling and texting. You can use both of these VOIP programs via WiFi or on a data only SIM card.

[Andy85]

Hi @Sal99,

Public Mobile does not offer roaming beyond USA. Would you have the capability of redirecting the urgent text message through some other avenue? IE: Email, Wifi-messaging, etc. 

If not, maybe you can consider buying a SIM card from a local cellphone service provider in Pakistan. Calling cards are generally cheap there but service can be iffy. That will permit you to receive the text message. Maybe talk to local people to see which local companies are more reliable before making the purchase. 

[Handy1]

@Sal99  Sorry PM only works in Canada and the U.S. with IS roaming add on . Your best bet is to get a pre paid SIM card in your destination