Can Airtel SIM receive SMS without international roaming?
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Can Airtel SIM receive SMS without international roaming?
No, you can’t receive SMS at an International location without IR services active on your Airtel number.
How can I get international SMS on Airtel?
- Select the country you are visiting. COUNTRY.
- Enter your 10 digit mobile number. MOBILE NUMBER. +91.
- Choose your international roaming pack. Please enter required details to fetch suitable packs for you.
Can you receive SMS overseas?
DO NOT send SMS messages or text messages while traveling overseas unless you want to pay out the nose for them. (Also remember that it’s usually not possible to send SMS over Wi-Fi.) You CAN receive SMS messages/texts, but you might pay for them.
How do I receive international text messages?
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- Facebook Messenger. Though not as popular on an international scale, Facebook Messenger is ideal for many U.S. travelers as an alternative to WhatsApp.
- KakaoTalk.
- Line.
- Signal.
- Viber.
- WeChat.
- WhatsApp.
Can I activate international roaming on Airtel India sim while abroad?
Airtel works in most of the countries across the globe. However, our roaming packs are available in around 175 countries. With the International Roaming packs, you get calls and data charges at discounted rate. Yes, IR service can be switched on/off at the touch of a button on Airtel Thanks App at any point.
Will Airtel SMS be received if I am roaming?
, former Sr. Manager at Airtel. No, without international roaming activated, you will not receive the SMSs if you are roaming. But International roaming service is activated by default for prepaid SIMs. For Postpaid SIMs, you have to get it activated by calling or visiting your service provider.
Do prepaid phones send SMS when on international roaming?
Prepaid phones had the international roaming enabled automatically when powering up for the first time. Also, sending an SMS when on international roaming is simple as sending the SMS with the SIM card. And it is likely that the phones will send messages or make calls while on international roaming.
Will I receive SMSs If I don’t activate international roaming?
They wont convert it to pre-paid for you from outside India (Again, trust me, I have tried to no gain). No, without international roaming activated, you will not receive the SMSs if you are roaming. But International roaming service is activated by default for prepaid SIMs.
How much does it cost to carry Airtel Sim abroad?
If you want to carry it to other country without paying more charges, get basic roaming activated, 150 per month on airtel,that too is generally made complimentary. Now if you make sure that you don’t use Internet or talk on voice call …the incoming messages and calls you reject are not charged.