09-29-2023 03:51 PM - last edited on 09-29-2023 03:55 PM by RogersYasmine
Hi,
Can the Rogers Pay As You Go plan receive SMS text at Japan?
Thank you.
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09-29-2023 04:12 PM
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09-29-2023 05:29 PM - edited 09-29-2023 05:30 PM
@LordDrakkon wrote:
... If your device is an iPhone. iMessage requires a data connection enabled to send and receive messages.
Or WiFi. I use WiFi to send/receive iMessages all the time on my iPhone SE2020, especially when travelling so there is no cost associated. I don't have data on my iPhone (Pre-paid, PAYGo).
09-29-2023 05:32 PM - edited 09-29-2023 05:53 PM
@shmcheng I have used my iPhone SE2020 (And before that my iPhone 5S) to send and receive texts all over the world on my grandfathered PAYGo/Pre-paid plan (assuming you have a connection). Just check the costs before you go. I believe the charges for many countries are around C$0.75/text these days, but make sure you check. Confirmed in Link below (Type the country into the destination box):
https://www.rogers.com/mobility/roaming?icid=R_WIR_CMH_195IZY
As I mentioned in my previous post, you can iMessage via WiFi at no cost to you.
Be aware that sometimes the connections in countries are not that great, although I would think that Japan would be fine. Last time I was in Costa Rica, my texts did not always get through to the other end. I talked to the person and they said this happens quite a bit. I had no such issues in Europe, or the US, or Mexico.
09-29-2023 10:35 PM
I can make and receive texts in Europe and I use a Moto. You just pay for them.
Get a local SIM or use wifi
10-01-2023 05:02 AM
WiFi is always an option but at the same time. I personally don't use WiFi while roaming unless I am somewhere I trust the network. It is so easily to have your phone compromised using WiFi networks. I personally don't feel that it is worth the risk.
10-01-2023 10:04 AM - edited 10-01-2023 10:53 AM
@LordDrakkon wrote: ...I personally don't use WiFi while roaming unless I am somewhere I trust the network...
I agree fully. Another option is to use WhatsApp. I personally don't, but lots of people do, especially outside North America.
10-12-2023 03:06 PM
To use WhatsApp abroad, you still need data. Just get a foreign SIM with data, still cheaper than Rogers abroad.
10-12-2023 03:14 PM
10-12-2023 03:38 PM
@fiona59 wrote:
To use WhatsApp abroad, you still need data. Just get a foreign SIM with data, still cheaper than Rogers abroad.
Just letting you know, a foreign SIM card is a great idea to keep in touch with people when travelling. I have been doing this a few times when travelling abroad. You also should be aware that foreign SIM card also means having a foreign phone number too, If you want people to communicate with you, it would be advisable to give them a heads up that you may be contacting them from a foreign phone number, otherwise they might find it suspicious or think you are a fraudster.
10-14-2023 04:37 PM
I know of all that. I think most adults do.
I send a mass email or text to those I'm most likely to contact.
I'm not a phone addict, nor do I need to talk to my adult children constantly