Travelling to the USA

[Anonymous]

Hello,

My plan notes that "unlimited international text" is included.  Does this mean that I won't have to purchase the $15 US roaming add on in order to receive/send texts while I'm in the US?  

Thanks,

Lara

[darlicious · Accepted solution]

@Anonymous 

Yes if you only want to recieve texts. No if you want to send as well. Here's info on US Roaming add ons....

https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Get-Support/US-Roaming-Add-ons-Decommissioning-of-US-3G-HSPA-Networks/td-p/843202

Read the update as well for latest and the cell mapper link to see more in depth 2G network coverage for voice calling. Or you can have a free trial of mint mobile while you are there....

https://forums.redflagdeals.com/mint-mobile-free-usa-10gb-data-text-calls-service-30-days-esim-available-2599718/

[BKNS27]

@Anonymous 

Unfortunately, the unlimited international text is when you are texting from Canada.

You will need to purchase a US Roaming for texting.

You can use the free Whatsapps if both parties have this app or TextNow app but you need to pick a secondary number.

Depending how long you are in the States. If you plan to stay up to a month, consider purchasing a local SIM. Tello Mobile offer unlimited texting for $8/month plus $2 for the SIM card. There is eSIM available if your phone have this feature.

[ShawnC13]

There unlimited international texting is for when you are connected to the network while in Canada.  You will need the risking add-on to be able to text while in the US 

[LoveNature]

Hi @Anonymous 

you need to purchase the 15 days US roaming add-ons to receive/send texts/calls in the US and to Canada,

[dust2dust]

The only thing you can do in the states without a roaming add-on is receive texts. To use Public services you need an add-on for sending and any calling and any cell data.

Be aware that roaming talk is very spotty in the US. Some places are fine. Others not so much. Only T-Mobile works.