09-07-2019 11:48 AM - edited 01-05-2022 06:55 AM
I am unable to send and receive text from Greece. I have unlimited international text
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09-08-2019 02:13 PM
@Anonymous wrote:
@geopublic wrote:
@dabr wrote:
@geopublic wrote:
@jhen wrote:Sounds like international plan should actually state US only? I do use WhatsApp...but thought I could use PM too. Not working while in greece
@jhen No, International texts means that while your are in Canada you can send and recive texts internationally. Even if you are in the US you will not be able to send texts without purchasing a US roaming add-on.
Except, unofficially:) apparently, you can receive texts (and some even say calls) while in the US without roaming, but you cannot send or return texts/calls without the US roaming add-ons. Another PM quirk:)
@dabr When in the US you cannot send texts without an addon.
But...um...he said that.
And yes, unofficially, I have received texts and calls without a roaming add-on. I wouldn't rely on that quirk as it could change anytime to the official functioning.
I knew about the incoming texts but wasn't too sure if the incoming calls without the US roaming worked as well, so thanks for confirming. Anway, I'm 'officially' hoping this 'unofficial quirk' remains, but yes best not to count on it being there forever:)
09-08-2019 12:07 AM - edited 09-08-2019 12:09 AM
@geopublic wrote:
@dabr wrote:
@geopublic wrote:
@jhen wrote:Sounds like international plan should actually state US only? I do use WhatsApp...but thought I could use PM too. Not working while in greece
@jhen No, International texts means that while your are in Canada you can send and recive texts internationally. Even if you are in the US you will not be able to send texts without purchasing a US roaming add-on.
Except, unofficially:) apparently, you can receive texts (and some even say calls) while in the US without roaming, but you cannot send or return texts/calls without the US roaming add-ons. Another PM quirk:)
@dabr When in the US you cannot send texts without an addon.
But...um...he said that.
And yes, unofficially, I have received texts and calls without a roaming add-on. I wouldn't rely on that quirk as it could change anytime to the official functioning.
09-07-2019 11:15 PM - edited 09-07-2019 11:16 PM
@jhen wrote:Sending and receiving while in Greece is the problem...not working
Not supposed to work. Yes, international text is include if you're not roaming. No Public Mobile network in Greece.
09-07-2019 05:17 PM
@jhen wrote:Sending and receiving while in Greece is the problem...not working
Why would you even assume and this applies to almost every cell Provider around the world that your local in country plan work in another country. The term 'Roaming' has been around ever since the mid to late nineties. When you are in another country you are no longer connected to your Providers Network. Which means you are now Roaming and in almost every case your plan features will 'NOT' work unless it specifically says in your plan that you have Roaming included in so and so country
09-07-2019 03:55 PM
Thanks for the tips!
09-07-2019 03:46 PM
@dabr wrote:
@geopublic wrote:
@jhen wrote:Sounds like international plan should actually state US only? I do use WhatsApp...but thought I could use PM too. Not working while in greece
@jhen No, International texts means that while your are in Canada you can send and recive texts internationally. Even if you are in the US you will not be able to send texts without purchasing a US roaming add-on.
Except, unofficially:) apparently, you can receive texts (and some even say calls) while in the US without roaming, but you cannot send or return texts/calls without the US roaming add-ons. Another PM quirk:)
@dabr When in the US you cannot send texts without an addon.
09-07-2019 02:23 PM
@geopublic wrote:
@jhen wrote:Sounds like international plan should actually state US only? I do use WhatsApp...but thought I could use PM too. Not working while in greece
@jhen No, International texts means that while your are in Canada you can send and recive texts internationally. Even if you are in the US you will not be able to send texts without purchasing a US roaming add-on.
Except, unofficially:) apparently, you can receive texts (and some even say calls) while in the US without roaming, but you cannot send or return texts/calls without the US roaming add-ons. Another PM quirk:)
09-07-2019 01:03 PM
@jhen wrote:Sounds like international plan should actually state US only? I do use WhatsApp...but thought I could use PM too. Not working while in greece
@jhen No, International texts means that while your are in Canada you can send and recive texts internationally. Even if you are in the US you will not be able to send texts without purchasing a US roaming add-on.
09-07-2019 12:59 PM
Sounds like international plan should actually state US only? I do use WhatsApp...but thought I could use PM too. Not working while in greece
09-07-2019 12:57 PM
Sending and receiving while in Greece is the problem...not working
09-07-2019 12:37 PM
09-07-2019 12:08 PM
@YVR wrote:
@jhen wrote:I am unable to send and receive text from Greece. I have unlimited international text
Just to clarify you are trying to send/receive text while you are in Canada to a Greek number
Indeed. That *could* be an interpretation of the OP.
We recently heard from someone saying that texting to Pakistan wasn't working. Hmm
09-07-2019 11:59 AM
PM only offers roaming in the US. You could buy a local sim or Gigsky sim. If you have wi-fi the you could use apps like WhatsApp, Fongo, Textnow, or Skype.
09-07-2019 11:53 AM
@jhen wrote:I am unable to send and receive text from Greece. I have unlimited international text
Just to clarify you are trying to send/receive text while you are in Canada to a Greek number
Public will only work in Canada and the USA(if you have a travel add-on or roaming plan)
09-07-2019 11:52 AM - edited 09-07-2019 11:52 AM
@jhen wrote:I am unable to send and receive text from Greece. I have unlimited international text
It's such a commonly misunderstood terminology that they really should change it. Public Mobile services only work in Canada. They have roaming agreements in the US. That's it.
Edit: ninja'd
09-07-2019 11:52 AM - edited 09-07-2019 11:52 AM
Unlimited international text only works when you're in Canada...
Public mobile does not offer a plan for Greece...only roaming in USA with a USA add-on.
I suggest you download "TEXTNOW" app...you can get a Canadian number in your area.....you just need wifi..and it's free to call , text and people can call and text you....they can even leave a voicemail if your not connected to internet.