WhatsApp and calls
WhatsApp and calls on an eSIM, with the number you already have
Your usual number stays with you. WhatsApp remains tied to it and simply sends messages and calls over the eSIM's data, so there is no new number to share and no call is billed as roaming.
All destinationsPick your destination
Same number, same chats
WhatsApp, iMessage and FaceTime stay on your usual number and just run on the eSIM's data.
Calls over data
WhatsApp and FaceTime voice and video calls use your data plan instead of roaming minutes.
Where calling is blocked
Local networks in the UAE and some other Gulf countries block calls made over the internet.
Three small steps, then you are off
- 1
Choose a destination
Look up a country or a region. Prices appear in your own currency.
- 2
Install it at home
Scan the QR code before you leave. Nothing to swap, no SIM tray.
- 3
Switch on when you land
Turn the eSIM on after landing and you are online. Your usual number stays in the phone for calls and messages.
Good to know
- Will WhatsApp keep my number on a travel eSIM?
- Yes. It stays tied to your usual number while using the eSIM's data, and there is no need to verify again.
- Is there a phone number for calls on the eSIM?
- No, our plans carry data only. Calls go through WhatsApp, FaceTime or a similar app, and texts still reach your usual line.
- Can I make WhatsApp calls in every country?
- In nearly every one. A handful of countries, the UAE included, limit internet calls on their local networks.