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Old Jun 19, 2023 | 2:25 pm
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Originally Posted by Adam Smith
The free "text messaging" doesn't actually support SMS. It supports messaging apps like iMessage and WhatsApp, as detailed in this thread.

On an aircraft with a satellite-based WiFi system, it may be possible to receive the SMS while still connected to the cell network, or one could turn off the WiFi for a moment to collect the 2FA e-mail from one's e-mail, then turn it back on to sign in.
I regularly use SMS on AC wifi. Airplane mode enabled, wifi enabled, and no issue with SMS.

But that doesn't help if you need SMS to actually get signed in.

I still haven't tried SMS on the free plan, but maybe I will tomorrow.
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