04-29-2020 10:59 AM - edited 01-05-2022 10:34 AM
Hello! What policies does PM have regarding roaming costs/packages for using in countries other than the USA?
04-29-2020 11:41 AM
@swingdummy wrote:Hello! What policies does PM have regarding roaming costs/packages for using in countries other than the USA?
@swingdummy Unfortunately Public does not have any roaming agreements with
countries other than the USA. Your only option is to purchase a local prepaid sim card or purchase one from Amazon before you leave.
04-29-2020 11:13 AM
Where do you plan on travelling and for how long? Will you have any travel companions?
04-29-2020 11:11 AM
You may want to consider downloading the Textnow app. Canadian number in your area which will allow you to call and text for FREE over Wi-Fi (or data) anywhere in the world to Canada and USA numbers.. Unlike other apps (Example WhatsApp) where both people need the app... textnow only you need the app. So elders can call you easily by dialing the number on there landline.
04-29-2020 11:11 AM
No they do not have international Roaming outside of North America.
-The easiest alternative would be to set yourself up with something like Fongo (VOIP app) then, before you leave Canada, forward your number to the Fongo number.
-When you are at your destination you can either rely on wifi being available and/or get a local SIM and plan that has mobile data.
-You won't be able to forward to your KnowRoaming number. But you can still forward to Fongo and as long as your KnowRoaming plan has data you'd still be able to get those calls.
-This won't help with text messages but it should be able to handling incoming calls to your PM number. You can also call out using Fongo too but your recipient will see your Fongo number on their call display, not your PM number (if that's a concern at all).
-For 'forwarding' SMS or receiving them while overseas There's apps like Sms Forwarder that claim to do so however you'd need to leave a phone with your Public SIM back in Canada and make sure it stays on. Tasker should be able to do this as well.
-(everybody has Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp, these days.).
Regards.
04-29-2020 11:10 AM
PM only offers roaming in the US. You would need to purchase a local sim or use Gigsky.
04-29-2020 11:04 AM
@swingdummy Hi sorry only US roaming packages any other country I would imagine you will have to pick up a sim there Happy travels
04-29-2020 11:01 AM
@swingdummy wrote:Hello! What policies does PM have regarding roaming costs/packages for using in countries other than the USA?
PM only has a US roaming package.