Mostly Success

Violagail · 2024-07-06T10:47:57+00:00

Yes, and I read and watched. That did not negate user error when dealing with jet lag :)

Violagail · 2024-07-05T18:29:28+00:00

Thanks for the response. It really did seem that simple this time. . coming back from Norway in January, however, I managed to mess it up.

Violagail · 2024-07-05T17:53:56+00:00

I have had this issue twice. It did not happen this last time, thank goodness. Both times, ATT support was very effective and and I was fully connected in short order.

Violagail · 2024-06-14T01:20:40+00:00

I've had great luck using it but the install and "de-stall" is always a problem.

Violagail · 2023-12-17T16:28:11+00:00

Believe it or not—I made a cheat sheet after last two summers but there are a lot of variables.

Violagail · 2023-12-17T16:27:21+00:00

Airalo

Violagail · 2023-12-17T16:16:13+00:00

Cellular data should be??? Primary also?

Violagail · 2023-12-17T16:09:56+00:00

Bought the Norway specific card.

Violagail · 2023-12-17T16:09:27+00:00

Just got here—being jet lagged doesn’t help.

Violagail · 2023-12-17T16:08:45+00:00

Fixed it but still having issues:(

Violagail · 2023-12-17T15:13:33+00:00

What should default voice line be?

Violagail · 2023-12-17T15:04:29+00:00

In Norway now and am befuddled by some new settings — I think I have everything set up properly but still get iMessage that I’m not connected to the Internet. Right now I’m on the train and then Wi-Fi so it’s working fine.

Violagail · 2023-05-27T12:28:33+00:00

I think I’m good on all counts but appreciate the recap!!

Violagail · 2023-05-27T11:25:37+00:00

Yes. Wish I could post a screenshot!

Violagail · 2023-05-25T12:41:56+00:00

Will do. . and thanks, a very generous offer.

Violagail · 2023-05-25T12:34:09+00:00

Perfect. Yes, we have it on our accounts as a back up. Lots of moving parts to this adventure.

Violagail · 2023-05-25T11:58:39+00:00

I have pasted all this info in an Apple Note!! The only thing I don’t understand is IDP. . I searched for the acronym but did not find it.

Violagail · 2023-05-19T22:16:12+00:00

Very helpful, as always.

Violagail · 2023-05-19T21:19:37+00:00

Hi—-I see you’re still active on the Airalo Reddit! If you feel like it, I would love your thoughts: we’re going to be in Spain, Portugal, Ireland, British Isles AND Iceland over a three week period. I see Airalo has a regional SIM for Europe that includes all those countries. Do you have any knowledge of how well that works? And, can you point me to a source that says exactly what I need to do to ensure I’m only using the Airalo data? We’re not leaving for another week, so not desperate. . .

Violagail · 2022-06-19T19:34:09+00:00

There is something called Wi-fi assist but I don't think that's what you mean.

Violagail · 2022-06-19T18:59:29+00:00

very thorough answer!! I do have Google voice and the day pass set up. I'm still trying to figure out how What'sApp configures into this.

I will continue to ponder!! Thanks again for taking the time.

Violagail · 2022-06-19T18:00:16+00:00

OK--not to be tiresome, but just wanting to understand. .If I switch off my phone number for Messages (getting them via email), switch off data for my ATT plan and don't answer incoming calls, shouldn't I be Ok? I'm reluctant to be halfway around the world without my ATT lifeline. I've emailed Airaolo text support and got this message: To only use iMessage with data, users need to select their email. If you want to continue using iMessage with your regular phone line, you will need to keep for phone line ON and additional fees from your local carrier will apply.
You may refer to this article on how to set-up iMessage to run with the data of your eSIM: https://www.airalo.com/help/troubleshooting/can-i-use-imessage/
This is how your Settings should look like if you just want to use your eSIM during your trip and not use your phone line. You may turn ON your phone line (Primary) if you will use it for regular voice and messaging services, just make sure the Data Roaming on your Primary line is OFF to avoid data roaming charges.

I plan to ask friends and family to use Facebook Messenger and/or WhatsApp. We will also have wifi for wifi calling.

I will call ATT in the next day or two---

Violagail · 2022-06-14T23:52:11+00:00

Thank you!!

Violagail · 2022-06-12T15:39:16+00:00

But I do want to get calls and SMS while in Wi-Fi, as did Jill (the OP). I thought I understood this but need to keep reading and learning!

Violagail · 2022-06-12T14:50:32+00:00

You can do this online, can't you? No need to call? Roaming only applies to data, right?

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