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I have an iPhone 7 and will be traveling in Europe, and plan to buy a SIM card there and install it.
I've read that some people have had issues sending and receiving iMessage once they install a new SIM card. What is the best way to ensure I can send and receive iMessages with while I'm using the overseas SIM card?
Should I be disabling iMessage and just using the #Messages+ app
Thanks!
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Good morning, jmp29. Sounds like you will be taking a nice tip to Europe, and we want to ensure that you can stay connected with friends and family at all times. You mentioned iMessage and Message+ and these are two different kinds of messages.
Your iMessage messages should work with all your iPhone/Apple contacts as long as you have data available (cellular or WiFi). The Message+ application can also work with data but it is an application intended for Verizon Wireless service and it may not work with non-Verizon SIM cards.
We offer international service options, check this link https://www.verizon.com/plans/international/international-travel/trip-planner-tool/ to review your options.
-Antonio
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Thanks, Antonio! So, if someone texts me at my US phone number while my European SIM is installed, I will still receive the message in iMessage on my phone?
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Hello, yes iMessage is a data application attached to your Apple ID.
As long as the phone is connected to data or Wi-Fi it will work. But You will not get actual text messages.
- Jose