Service with Apple iMessage in Asia/Europe

[mango0lychee]

I’m planning to use Public Mobile (PM) while travelling in Asia/Europe and understand that they don’t offer roaming. Has anyone been able to keep iMessage (blue bubbles) working with their Canadian phone number while keep dual eSIM (PM + international eSIM) on abroad?

With my previous carrier, Rogers Communications, I was able to:

• Keep both eSIMs turned ON
• Turn off data roaming on the Rogers line
• Let it connect to a network without using it

As long as I didn’t answer calls or send green SMS messages, iMessage still worked with my Canadian number over Wi-Fi or the international eSIM’s data without any roaming charges.

Now that I’ve switched to Public Mobile, I’m expecting the PM line to show “No Service” overseas. I just want to confirm:

1. I won’t get charged in any way by Public Mobile while abroad in asia
2. iMessage will still work using my Canadian number, even if that PM eSIM has no service

If I turn off the PM line/eSIM completely I will loose the ability to text on iMessage over wifi with my number.

[mango0lychee]

Thank you so much this is perfect!

[hairbag1 · Accepted solution]

@mango0lychee 

you will not get billed for anything above your regular plan cost. iMessage will work anywhere on planet earth as long as you have a robust wifi signal, usually available for free in alot of countries motels, cafe's bars and libarys. Also will work if you buy a travel data package. You'll never get a bill for something you didn't pre-pay for with Public Mobile.

No need to turn off or disable anything in settings. Your Public Mobile service just won't work when in Asia / Europe.