All of our eSIMs are data-only. You can see this info on the plan details page 👇. You can utilise apps such as WhatsApp, FaceTime, iMessage, and other social media platforms for free with an internet connection from our eSIM to stay in touch with fr

All of our eSIMs are&#xA0;data-only.&#xA0;You can see this info on the plan details page &#x1F447;&#xA0; <img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/RdOkb7ojAk2VXGNr/hc/B9Zby7Za8L2eNk3R/2024042401-afa7c085-1ded-480e-8827-6341f56ec12b-screenshot%20(3).png" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> <h2 id="making-calls-to-friends-and-family-for-free-while-overseas">Making calls to friends and family for free while overseas</h2>You can utilise apps such as WhatsApp, FaceTime, iMessage, and other social media platforms for free with an internet connection from our eSIM to stay in touch with friends and family. This is the most common method of avoiding roaming fees. <h2 id="keeping-your-home-number">Keeping your home number</h2>You can retain your home number by using your eSIM for data and your home SIM to make/receive calls and texts. However, keep in mind that making calls and texts while overseas from your home SIM can incur roaming fees. Check with your home provider.Most travellers use this setup because it allows you to receive texts for free and one-time passwords for banking and account logins.You also retain your home number, allowing friends and family to text/call you for emergencies.For more details on how to use this setup, go <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://simsdirect.gorgias.help/en-US/how-do-i-use-an-esim-and-keep-my-home-number-for-calls-and-texts-while-overseas-480271">here.</a><h2 id> </h2><h2 id="making-calls-to-businesses-and-international-numbers-while-overseas">Making calls to businesses and international numbers while overseas</h2>To call local or international landlines or mobile phones, you can use VOIP services like <a href="https://account.viber.com/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Viber</a>. You will need to purchase a small amount of credit and have an internet connection with our eSIM.&#xA0;This will allow you to call any number over the Internet, including local businesses, international numbers, and your home contacts, without roaming fees from your home SIM provider.

How do I make calls and texts without roaming fees?

You can keep your home number active for calls and texts abroad by using your home SIM alongside our eSIM for data. 📱 In your settings, designate your home SIM or eSIM for calls/texts and your travel eSIM for data use. 1. Ensure you have your "Prima

You can keep your home number active for calls and texts abroad by using your home SIM alongside our eSIM for data.&#xA0;&#x1F4F1; In your settings, designate your home SIM or eSIM for calls/texts and your travel eSIM for data use. <h2 id="apple">Apple</h2>1. Ensure you have your &quot;Primary&quot; or home SIM selected under &quot;Default Voice Line&quot; 2. Check you have your Simify eSIM selected for &quot;Mobile Data&quot; and that the Data Roaming for that eSIM is switched on 3. You can leave both your &quot;Primary&quot; or home SIM and your Simify eSIM switched on (but double check your Primary SIM&#xA0;had it&apos;s Data Roaming turned OFF) &#x1F4F1; Settings &gt; Mobile/Cellular: <img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/RdOkb7ojAk2VXGNr/hc/B9Zby7Za8L2eNk3R/2025042905-8440da6f-56ac-4c7a-8fe2-c8a8d8d29853-activating%2021232.png" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Optional: if you find your home SIM is interfering with your SImify eSIM, you might need to switch it off, and only turn it on briefly when you need to receive an SMS or call to your home number<h2 id="android"> Android</h2>1. Ensure you have your home SIM selected for &quot;Calls&quot; and &quot;Messages&quot; 2. Check you have your Simify eSIM selected for &quot;Mobile Data&quot; and that your Data Roaming is switched on 3. You can leave both your &quot;Primary&quot; or home SIM and your Simify eSIM switched on. &#x1F4F1;&#xA0;Settings &gt; Connections &gt; SIM Manager: <img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/RdOkb7ojAk2VXGNr/hc/B9Zby7Za8L2eNk3R/2025042905-a2e38ae0-6b21-4ffb-9432-bcba82592aba-android%20activation%2014%20(1).png" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/RdOkb7ojAk2VXGNr/hc/B9Zby7Za8L2eNk3R/2025042905-1a760964-721e-4b80-a262-5ec501b834f5-android%20activation%2015.png" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Optional: if you find your home SIM is interfering with your SImify eSIM, you might need to switch it off, and only turn it on briefly when you need to receive an SMS or call to your home number Beware of potential roaming charges for outgoing and inbound calls and outbound texts; incoming texts are usually free. Best to check with your home provider &#x1F9D0;&#xA0;This setup is ideal for emergencies or receiving one-time passwords but is not recommended for making outbound calls locally or internationally - as there may be roaming charges.&#xA0; <h2 id="can-i-forward-calls-from-my-home-number">Can I forward calls from my home number?</h2>Tech-savvy users interested in receiving calls to their home number for free while overseas should consider purchasing a virtual number. This number operates as a VOIP service, allowing you to forward calls from your home number to this new virtual number.&#xA0;An active internet connection is required for this setup to function, making a travel eSIM an essential component. Services like Google offer these virtual numbers, facilitating seamless communication while you&apos;re abroad.This is a complicated setup and is not recommended for most travellers. <h2 id="how-do-i-makereceive-callstexts-without-roaming-charges">How do I make/receive calls/texts without roaming charges?</h2>You can learn how to make international or local calls without roaming charges <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://simsdirect.gorgias.help/en-US/how-do-i-make-calls-to-local-or-international-numbers-without-roaming-fees-480270">here.</a>

How do I keep my home number for calls and texts while overseas?

Planning to use iMessage while you travel? Good news — it’s free to use and works anywhere you’ve got WiFi or mobile data. But if your settings aren’t quite right, you could run into issues like messages not sending — or worse, getting hit with unwan

<h1 data-start="209" data-end="266" id="isPasted">How to Use iMessage While Travelling with a Simify eSIM</h1>Planning to use iMessage while you travel? Good news &#x2014; it&#x2019;s free to use and works anywhere you&#x2019;ve got WiFi or mobile data. But if your settings aren&#x2019;t quite right, you could run into issues like messages not sending &#x2014; or worse, getting hit with unwanted SMS charges.In this guide, we&#x2019;ll walk you through how to use iMessage with your Simify eSIM so you can message freely while abroad &#x2014; without the stress or surprise fees.<hr data-start="699" data-end="702"><h2 data-start="704" data-end="724" id="what-is-imessage">What is iMessage?</h2>iMessage is Apple&#x2019;s internet-based messaging service that lets you send texts, photos, videos, and voice notes for free using WiFi or mobile data. It works exclusively between Apple devices (iPhones, iPads, Macs), and unlocks a bunch of great features &#x2014; like group chats, reactions, message editing, and seamless syncing across devices.Since it doesn&#x2019;t rely on traditional SMS networks, iMessage is a great way to avoid carrier text charges when you&#x2019;re travelling.<hr data-start="1194" data-end="1197"><h2 data-start="1199" data-end="1237" id="does-imessage-work-internationally">Does iMessage work internationally?</h2>Yes &#x2014; iMessage works perfectly overseas as long as you&#x2019;re connected to the internet. You can use it to chat with any other iMessage user, wherever you are in the world.<hr data-start="1409" data-end="1412"><h2 data-start="1414" data-end="1450" id="is-imessage-free-to-use-overseas">Is iMessage free to use overseas?</h2>Yep, iMessage itself is free! As long as you&#x2019;re connected to WiFi or using mobile data from a travel eSIM (like Simify&#x2019;s), you won&#x2019;t be charged for sending messages through the iMessage app.However, if you&#x2019;re using a mobile data plan from your home provider, you could get hit with roaming fees &#x2014; which can be pricey. That&#x2019;s why a Simify travel eSIM is such a great option. You get reliable mobile data in your destination, without the hidden fees.<blockquote data-start="1912" data-end="2076">&#x1F4A1; Having trouble sending messages? Make sure your APN settings are correctly configured. You can find this under Settings &gt; Mobile &gt; Mobile Data Network.</blockquote><hr data-start="2078" data-end="2081"><h2 data-start="2083" data-end="2125" id="imessage-vs-sms-whats-the-difference">iMessage vs SMS: What&#x2019;s the difference?</h2><ul data-start="2127" data-end="2309"><li data-start="2127" data-end="2206">iMessage: Sends messages using WiFi or mobile data between Apple devices.</li><li data-start="2207" data-end="2309">SMS: Sends messages over your carrier&#x2019;s network &#x2014; and can incur roaming charges when travelling.</li></ul>If a message bubble is blue, it&#x2019;s an iMessage. If it&#x2019;s green, it&#x2019;s SMS &#x2014; and may cost you.<hr data-start="2411" data-end="2414"><h2 data-start="2416" data-end="2456" id="how-to-set-up-imessage-on-your-iphone">How to Set Up iMessage on Your iPhone</h2>Before heading off, double-check that iMessage is set up correctly on your device:<ol data-start="2542" data-end="2901"><li data-start="2542" data-end="2576">Go to Settings &gt; Messages</li><li data-start="2577" data-end="2604">Toggle on iMessage</li><li data-start="2605" data-end="2681">If prompted, sign in with your Apple ID to sync across all your devices</li><li data-start="2682" data-end="2901">To avoid unexpected charges, disable &#x201C;Send as SMS&#x201D; &#x2014; this prevents your phone from switching to paid SMS if the internet connection drops mid-message<ul data-start="2844" data-end="2901"><li data-start="2844" data-end="2901">Find this under Settings &gt; Messages &gt; Send as SMS</li></ul></li></ol><hr data-start="2903" data-end="2906"><h2 data-start="2908" data-end="2957" id="why-use-an-esim-for-imessage-while-travelling">Why Use an eSIM for iMessage While Travelling?</h2>While iMessage does work over WiFi, relying on free public networks while you travel isn&#x2019;t always ideal. Airport and caf&#xE9; WiFi can be slow, unreliable, or even unsafe.A Simify eSIM gives you instant access to secure, high-speed mobile data in over 190+ countries &#x2014; so you can stay connected on the go without paying for a local SIM or international roaming.<hr data-start="3324" data-end="3327"><h2 data-start="3329" data-end="3375" id="how-to-set-up-your-simify-esim-for-imessage">How to Set Up Your Simify eSIM for iMessage</h2>Here&#x2019;s how to get up and running in minutes:<ol data-start="3423" data-end="4256"><li data-start="3423" data-end="3567">Check your phone supports eSIM<ul data-start="3466" data-end="3567"><li data-start="3466" data-end="3527">Most iPhones from iPhone XR/XS and newer support eSIM</li><li data-start="3531" data-end="3567">Your iPhone must be unlocked</li></ul></li><li data-start="3569" data-end="3736">Purchase a Simify eSIM plan<ul data-start="3609" data-end="3736"><li data-start="3609" data-end="3657">Head to <a data-start="3619" data-end="3655" rel="noopener" target="_new" href="https://www.simify.com">simify.com</a></li><li data-start="3661" data-end="3736">Choose your destination, select a data plan, and complete your purchase</li></ul></li><li data-start="3738" data-end="3937">Install the eSIM<ul data-start="3767" data-end="3937"><li data-start="3767" data-end="3808">Open Settings &gt; Mobile &gt; Add eSIM</li><li data-start="3812" data-end="3864">Use your camera to scan the QR code we email you</li><li data-start="3868" data-end="3937">Or manually enter the activation details (you&#x2019;ll receive these too)</li></ul></li><li data-start="3939" data-end="4112">Select your Simify eSIM as the data line<ul data-start="3992" data-end="4112"><li data-start="3992" data-end="4037">Go to Settings &gt; Mobile &gt; Mobile Data</li><li data-start="4041" data-end="4112">Set the Simify eSIM as your primary line for mobile data and iMessage</li></ul></li><li data-start="4114" data-end="4256">Enable Data Roaming<ul data-start="4146" data-end="4256"><li data-start="4146" data-end="4199">Go to Settings &gt; Mobile &gt; Mobile Data Options</li><li data-start="4203" data-end="4256">Switch on Data Roaming to stay connected abroad</li></ul></li></ol><hr data-start="4258" data-end="4261">With Simify, you can travel stress-free and message like a local &#x2014; no matter where you&#x2019;re headed. &#x2708;&#xFE0F;Need help? 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