PiPcall’s Data for travel plans do not havea number associated to them, so they cannot receive calls or text messages.

YES, if you have one of our data plans, you should be able to use iMessage on your iOS device without any problems. iMessage operates via the internet and a phone number is not actually required, you can use iMessage with just an iCloud email address to send messages.

Similarly, WhatsApp also works over the internet and a data plan will allow you to continue to access WhatsApp without any problems across the world. A phone number is required on WhatsApp for a one-time verification, after that it works over the internet without needing access to that number to send messages.

If you are already a WhatsApp or iMessage user and install an eSIM data for travel plan, you will be able to seamlessly continue to send messages whilst abroad.

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See our installation guide for how to install your eSIM.

https://www.pipcall.com/blog/how-to-install-and-set-up-an-esim

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Yes, an existing SIM is not required in order to use an eSIM.

To activate data roaming on your device, check our guide:

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https://www.pipcall.com/blog/how-to-activate-your-worldwide-travel-esim