U.S. Travel

[Sgehmke11]

Hey. I'm going to the US for a few days.  Should I wait to purchase a plan until right before? Do I need data as well as talk and text? 

[Triguy]

There is a $15 roaming add-on if you only need talk and text.  Make sure you add and purchase to your account.

https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/bc/get-help/articles/us-roaming

[wetcoaster]

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@Dunkman wrote:

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@Sgehmke11 wrote:

This is a dumb question but I don't need data to text correct? And if I got wifi then I wouldn't need the data as well? 

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@Sgehmke11 

That is correct.  You don't need data to text.  

However, if you use iphone and use iMessage, you will need data or Wifi to iMessage somebody.  

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You might be able to receive texts in the US without having a roaming text add-on, however, if you want to be able to reply you will need to buy a roaming text add-on.

(I'm talking about actual SMS messages, messenger apps like Facebook messenger, WhatsApp, Hangouts etc run on data or WiFi.)

[Dunkman]

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@Sgehmke11 wrote:

This is a dumb question but I don't need data to text correct? And if I got wifi then I wouldn't need the data as well? 

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@Sgehmke11 

That is correct.  You don't need data to text.  

However, if you use iphone and use iMessage, you will need data or Wifi to iMessage somebody.  

[Sgehmke11]

Good to know! 

[Sgehmke11]

This is a dumb question but I don't need data to text correct? And if I got wifi then I wouldn't need the data as well? 

[NDesai · Accepted solution]

@Sgehmke11 US roaming add-ons will last for 10 days. Since you are going for a few days, you can just purchase it now. It is up to you if you want data/text/call. Browse through different roaming add-ons and see which one is best worth it for you. 

[cavemantoronto]

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@Sgehmke11 wrote:

Hey. I'm going to the US for a few days.  Should I wait to purchase a plan until right before? Do I need data as well as talk and text? 

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The 10 day starts when it's purchased. The day of purchase counts as a full day.