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[Elena2]

Hello, 

I need to use my phone number in Central America. Since there is no roaming outside of USA with PM, what can I do? How can I set up call and text forwarding so that I can receive them on another phone number when I am roaming outside of USA and Canada?

[Elena2]

After purchasing a DID number from Voip.ms and setting it up using their system, it doesn't work and they told me I need to contact my phone provider (PM) in order to get it set up since obviously they have no access to my current PM number. 

[BKNS27]

@Elena2 

Nope you don’t need to do anything further if you are using a VoIP. Just have to connect to wifi wherever you are located.

[Elena2]

Hello, I just bought a VOIP.ms DID number which will be associated (on their website) with my current PM number. However do I need to do anything else in PM account? Thx

[CF2024]

You might also consider using an E-Sim specifically for use in Latin America or even just one single country. I personally have used Airalo.

[BKNS27]

@Elena2 

You will need to purchase a local SIM in Central America or you can use WhatsApp or Fongo when connected to wifi.

[softech]

hi @Elena2 

you need to setup the roaming before you leave Canada. 

If you already have a phone number to forward, set it up before you leave

but if you don't have the overseas phone number yet, download VoIP app like TextNow, setup a phone number and you can forward the number to the TextNow number.  With TextNow, you can use the app whenever you have Wifi or Mobile Data