Cheapest Way to Send and Receive SMS While Overseas? Android.

dan76n on 14/04/2018 - 05:41

We are heading to NZ for 2 weeks and I wanted to be able to still receive and send SMS from my phone number.

I’ve got one thought that may work but maybe there’s easier ways?

I use Pulse SMS which allows me to send and receive SMS via a web page.
My understanding is the app on my phone sends all the data to the online server meaning my phone number still needs to be active in a phone with the app.

So if I leave my SIM in an old phone with the Pulse SMS app at home on charge I should be able to send and receive SMS from the web page on my IPad?

Mobile

Comments

  • Marcsie on 14/04/2018 - 06:03
    +2

    WhatsApp :)

    • dan76n on 14/04/2018 - 06:19

      Can I send and receive SMS from whatsapp to People that don’t use Whatsapp?

      • pantsparty on 14/04/2018 - 06:39
        -1

        Just tell the other person to download what’s app - it’s free. Otherwise buy a cheap NZ SIM card.

        • dan76n on 14/04/2018 - 06:57
          -1

          I’m wanting access to all SMS so it’s not really practical to have everyone download whatsapp.

          I’m guessing my idea with Pulse SMS is the most likely to meet my needs?

        • idonotknowwhy on 14/04/2018 - 12:45

          @dan76n: You'll want something like that, yeah.
          In the past, I had VNC Server installed on my smartphone and just left it here in AU, then connected to it 1x / day while on holiday.
          These days, I just go with not worrying about shit back here, and enjoy the holiday. Get important people to contact you via email if they need to (everyone has email).

  • Ohreally on 14/04/2018 - 07:23
    +1

    As Marcsie said Whatsapp is he best I have used it since 2012 before it even became popular. Viber, IMO, Allo, wechat etc are alternatives.. There are plenty. You just need a wifi or an mobile internet that’s it. Happy travels!

  • barbarella on 14/04/2018 - 09:59

    don't leave a phone on charge as you suggested :/

  • [Deactivated] on 14/04/2018 - 17:12

    Receiving SMS overseas is free, only sending costs.

    But, while sends SMS anymore? Other than receiving OTPs

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