eSIM thread
Oct 8, 2023 | 9:50 pm
#556
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Visual voicemail came way before Wifi Calling. I would think they would have enhanced and perfected the VMM technology by now and it would work over Wifi...
It seems this might be phone and carrier dependent? For example:
https://support.bell.ca/mobility/rat...article?step=7 - "Note: A data plan is required for iPhone Visual Voicemail to work. It is not available through Wi-Fi."
https://www.verizon.com/support/visual-voice-mail-faqs/ says IOS works over Wifi but not Android
???
Oct 9, 2023 | 6:54 am
#557
Join Date: Sep 2013
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Apple has published features supported by the different carrier. Not all carriers support Visual Voicemail or WiFi calling link.
Last edited by TGarza; Oct 9, 2023 at 7:59 am
Oct 10, 2023 | 12:14 pm
#558
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 531
USA data SIM card advice
Off topic but I wondered if anyone has any advice or recommendations re pre buying a data sim against picking one up at Las Vegas airport? Are they even worth getting for a driving holiday in Arizona? Never used one before, currently on Giff Gaff
Oct 10, 2023 | 12:26 pm
#561
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Airalo works really well as an e-sim and there are referrals about. Or just buy a 3 PAYG sim with a data pack which gives full connectivity when roaming (no additional charges) including calls.
I usually use airalo and skype credit for calls these days. But 3 is great too and you can buy loaded sims on amazon.
I usually use airalo and skype credit for calls these days. But 3 is great too and you can buy loaded sims on amazon.
Oct 10, 2023 | 12:31 pm
#562
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Another +1 for Airlo if you have a E-Sim compatible phone.
Used them several times and only had one issue with them (ironically in Vegas, wasn't counting my data correctly.)
Used them several times and only had one issue with them (ironically in Vegas, wasn't counting my data correctly.)
Oct 10, 2023 | 12:39 pm
#565
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Oct 10, 2023 | 12:39 pm
#566
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Oct 10, 2023 | 12:50 pm
#568
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iPhone 13 here and it is also e-sim! Plus another vote for Airalo - I have used them in Doha, Dubai and Kenya seamlessly this year!
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Oct 10, 2023 | 3:44 pm
#569
Join Date: Sep 2013
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Yes. You can have 2 esims active or just disable your home esim if you do not want to configure IMS. You can check messages on the hotel WiFi.
To verify your iPhone is unlocked for multiple esims. Go to settings, general, about, carrier lock to verify the message is No SIM restrictions
To verify your iPhone is unlocked for multiple esims. Go to settings, general, about, carrier lock to verify the message is No SIM restrictions
Last edited by TGarza; Oct 10, 2023 at 3:56 pm
Oct 10, 2023 | 5:27 pm
#570
Join Date: Jun 2012
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https://www.eskimo.travel/free-esim.
They're not the cheapest when. Buying but nothing beats free
Last edited by paperwastage; Oct 10, 2023 at 5:37 pm