eSIM thread
Nov 28, 2023 | 7:50 am
#631
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 346
I have found that sometimes this works and sometimes it doesn’t work. The eSIM gradually lost connection. To keep the eSIM connected I had to turn the Sim off.
Nov 28, 2023 | 7:59 am
#633
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
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Nov 28, 2023 | 8:13 am
#634
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 346
Yes it must be some flaw. I called Airalo about it and the technical help said that this was normal and I had to turn the sim off, but I know from my own experience that is not always the case. On other trips I was able to have both on.
Nov 29, 2023 | 3:25 am
#637
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 4,061
But you said above you had your primary SIM (VZW) turned off?
That SIM should be left on, with data roaming toggled off and WiFi calling enabled (assuming that is a carrier supported function).
Calls and iMessages should, in theory, work then.
That SIM should be left on, with data roaming toggled off and WiFi calling enabled (assuming that is a carrier supported function).
Calls and iMessages should, in theory, work then.
Nov 29, 2023 | 4:00 am
#638
Join Date: Apr 2022
Programs: AA: EXP Delta: DM
Posts: 113
I tried every config, VZW eSim on would always get that message
Nov 29, 2023 | 5:30 am
#639
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 4,061
That’s interesting. My carrier (and previous carriers I’ve used) only charge on usage on that sim (data, text message or voice).
Nov 29, 2023 | 7:22 am
#640
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 346
Turn TravelPass off. You have to go to the website to do this, you can’t do it from the app, I believe. I don’t know if this will allow you to do what you want but it will stop TravelPass from automatically activating.
Nov 29, 2023 | 8:36 am
#641
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: DAL
Posts: 2,226
Travel pass deactivation instructions. I have never had a plan with this type of service as active.
Any roaming odd worldwide roaming partner will interfere with IMS on my iPhone if my phone connects.
Any roaming odd worldwide roaming partner will interfere with IMS on my iPhone if my phone connects.
Dec 2, 2023 | 8:02 am
#643
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Long Island, NY
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Dec 2, 2023 | 1:21 pm
#644
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: DAL
Posts: 2,226
Unlocked iPhone XR or newer with updated iOS
WiFi calling on
Set primary sim to data roam off
activate 2nd data sim using WiFi on arrival
To check the iPhone lock status: settings, general, about, lock status “no sim restrictions”
Your primary sim cannot have an international plan feature like the Verizon Travel Pass as discussed above. ATT has roaming partners in the Caribbean which has messed up my IMS.
WiFi calling on
Set primary sim to data roam off
activate 2nd data sim using WiFi on arrival
To check the iPhone lock status: settings, general, about, lock status “no sim restrictions”
Your primary sim cannot have an international plan feature like the Verizon Travel Pass as discussed above. ATT has roaming partners in the Caribbean which has messed up my IMS.
Dec 2, 2023 | 1:30 pm
#645
Join Date: Jul 2000
Posts: 3,959
Why does it matter if the primary SIM has roaming so long as you select a carrier that does not allow roaming from your home carrier (as described in post 643 above.)?