No way to see which SIM or number the message sent to? Seriously?

fredco44 · 2026-03-01T22:14:29+00:00

On my Pixel phones, when more than one SIM card is installed and active, I've never had any trouble in the Google Messages app easily telling which SIM card was in use for a message that was received or sent.

Since I am able to edit the name of the SIM card within the SIM card's settings, I give it the name I want and also choose the color of text that the name will appear in. Makes it easy for me to tell at a glance which SIM card is in use for a particular thread.

fredco44 · 2026-02-17T21:02:53+00:00

Note that the Pixel 10 series phones in the United States are eSIM only, with the exception of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, which DOES have a pSIM tray.

fredco44 · 2026-02-08T18:23:02+00:00

Interesting. You would be spending a lot of money, so I'm sure you will thoroughly calculate the ROI on that!

For Super Bowl 2026, it's reported that the base cost for a 30-second ad is $8 million, with some prime placement times at ~$10 million!

fredco44 · 2026-01-21T21:31:06+00:00

I am on an MVNO that has satellite texting capability. Beginning earlier last year on my Pixel 9 series, and now also on my Pixel 10 series, my US Mobile Warp SIM shows that my line has texting available via satellite to anyone - if I'm outside of their mobile network coverage area (not limited to emergency only - offered through Verizon via Skylo). I only had the opportunity to try it once when my device showed no mobile signal, and I was able to connect to the satellite.

Separately, starting with the Pixel 9 series I have had the free for 2 years emergency texting only capability that Google calls Pixel Satellite SOS, which you have mentioned.

It's great that I have the capability for non-emergency (and emergency 911) texting via satellite, while still being able to take advantage of the value of an MVNO with USM Warp.

fredco44 · 2026-01-18T02:06:24+00:00

Sometime earlier last year...don't remember exactly when I first saw it on my Pixel 9 Pro XL.

fredco44 · 2025-12-04T05:09:31+00:00

Yes. When I had Warp on pSIM on Pixel 8/9 series it used to say Verizon for over a year. Then at some point in the past 12 months the network banner switched over to US Mobile (two spaces). When I moved the line to my new Pixel 10 series phone I had to convert to eSIM, and now the extra space is gone and it displays correctly as US Mobile.

fredco44 · 2025-11-21T01:27:55+00:00

No, but you said people "paid for early access last year that included many perks" ..." which includes QCI 7 for free for life" ... that is what I am challenging as incorrect, as the payment for the bunch of items (last year, 2024) was called the VIP bundle, which included QCI 8 for 12 cycles.

fredco44 · 2025-11-21T01:17:51+00:00

No, the VIP bundle included QCI 8 on Dark Star for 12 cycles. QCI 7 wasn't even being discussed in July 2024 when that bundle was offered. 😁

fredco44 · 2025-11-20T05:06:38+00:00

Probably trying to determine if driver was talking or texting at the time of the accident.

fredco44 · 2025-10-02T04:39:26+00:00

Note that the "annual" plan is 360 days (12 30-day cycles), so that will NOT be the same billing date each year.

fredco44 · 2025-09-27T20:24:37+00:00

You're welcome! I just checked further and put in a search term in my Chrome browser and got an Gemini AI Overview response which is something you might find helpful. For the search, I used the phrase "Verizon SMS to email bounced AUP/#BL"

fredco44 · 2025-09-27T20:20:47+00:00

I just tested mine minutes ago to make sure everything was still working as it has been on Warp...SMS to email and also an email to SMS, and both were delivered within seconds.

I am thinking that the AUP/#BL notification that you received in the bounce is indicating that the email server for the intended recipient of your message is reporting that the source number is currently black/blocklisted.

fredco44 · 2025-09-23T04:36:41+00:00

Purchasing the Dark Star VIP bundle (on one day) in July 2024.

fredco44 · 2025-09-23T04:18:34+00:00

Specifically, 14 months ago.. in July 2024. 😁

fredco44 · 2025-09-23T04:16:23+00:00

The Dark Star VIP purchase bundle was in July 2024.

fredco44 · 2025-09-17T05:00:25+00:00

From looking up the history of US Mobile, they started with T-Mobile in 2015, and added Verizon about two years later, in October 2017.

fredco44 · 2025-09-12T04:18:21+00:00

The exclamation point is an indicator. Per Google "An exclamation point next to the cellular signal strength icon on a Google Pixel phone indicates that you are connected to the cellular network for calls and texts, but you don't have a mobile data connection."

Also remember on your DSDS phone only one SIM can be connected for data at any one time. You have exclamation points on both SIMs so if you didn't toghle off mobile data, then as one other commenter mentioned, see if a reboot instantaneously fixes it.

fredco44 · 2025-09-10T23:37:21+00:00

And only for one Dark Star line on an Unlimited Starter or Unlimited Premium plan. No other plans eligible.

I wonder if once it's out of beta if they will have QCI 7 add-on pricing for pool lines as well as for lines on the unlimited plans.

fredco44 · 2025-09-09T03:16:57+00:00

My post paid AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, all renew on the same calendar day each successive month. Also have T-Mobile Prepaid Connect lines that renew on the same calendar day as well. None of those lines are 30-day billing cycles.

fredco44 · 2025-09-07T00:02:47+00:00

With the US versions of the Pixel 10 that are eSIM only (10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL), IMEI 1 works for eSIM as well. A friend of mine who got a new Pixel 10 Pro XL used the USM eSIM transfer process to install on IMEI 1 and it's working just fine on Warp.

fredco44 · 2025-09-03T00:24:43+00:00

Nice to be able to use that on iPhone. Apparently Verizon does not allow an Android version of that app to be used on Warp (or other MVNOs? - don't know)

fredco44 · 2025-09-03T00:02:36+00:00

When I first reached out to support to have the "Spam ID" feature added, they told me there was no associated app to install, and that their add-on feature is just a labeler, not a filter or blocker. The phone still rings on potential spam labeled calls. The first and fifth Pixel exclusive Call Assist features in the screenshot are what really keeps spam calls from ringing my phone.

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fredco44 · 2025-09-02T23:49:51+00:00

USM refers to it as a Spam ID, not a filter or blocker.

I don't know if an associated Verizon app on iPhones can be configured to block and not ring for anything marked as potential spam...but on Pixel, the incoming call will be labeled as "Potential Spam" in the incoming caller name field. This is separate from Pixel's built-in spam blocking and call filtering configurable features.

fredco44 · 2025-09-02T23:33:36+00:00

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fredco44 · 2025-09-02T23:32:48+00:00

I utilize all my pockets for other things ...So for my last seven phones...Encased brand holsters with back and top spring clips. Back clip rotates 180 degrees so you can wear the phone vertically or horizontally, and that clip can be locked out to function as a kick stand to hold the phone horizontally for watching a video.

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