- You can also tie your mobile phone number to iMessage and forward texts to devices other than the one you use with your SIM card and phone number.
- So if your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi, yes it is possible for it to still be able to receive (and send) messages even if you take out the SIM.
Next, What happens when a SIM card is deactivated? Once a SIM card has been deactivated, it’s not possible to reactivate it. Moreover, deactivating the SIM card returns the phone number associated with it to the pool of available phone numbers. It is therefore impossible to keep the phone number associated with a deactivated SIM.
Do texts stay on SIM or phone?
Text messages are stored on your phone, not on your Sim. Therefore, if someone puts your Sim card into their phone, they will not see any text messages that you have received on your phone, unless you have manually moved your SMS’s to your Sim.
in the same way, Does taking out the SIM card delete everything? No. SIM cards do not store data.
What will happen if I call someone who removed their SIM card out of their phone? Your call will immediately go to their voicemail. The system will know that the SIM is inactive, and divert the call to the person’s voicemail system. It will go directly to voicemail or let you know that the subscriber is not receiving calls. It’s the same thing as if their phone was turned off.
How do you know if your SIM is deactivated?
The information on an inactive SIM card is not available through a cellular phone’s menus, and you cannot make any calls with an inactive SIM card. If the SIM is active or inactive, your phone will notify you immediately.
How can I know my SIM is deactivated?
To retrieve your number, please follow the steps below:
- Remove your SIM card from the mobile device.
- Check the numbers printed on the SIM, and write them down.
- Contact your service provider via a phone call or email to reactivate the number.
- When speaking with the customer service rep, state your IMEI and SIM card numbers.
Can I get new SIM card with same number?
You can get a new SIM card and keep the same number. Your telephone number is associated with a replaceable Subscriber Identification Module. Mobile service providers use SIM chips to identify you on their network. Several situations warrant issuing a new SIM card for your phone.
What happens if someone texts you and you have no service?
The message will not be delivered if there is no cellular connection and no Wi-Fi connection and will not say delivered.
Can I receive texts If cellular data is off?
(On iPhone, tap the “Settings” icon, tap “Cellular,” then turn off “Cellular Data.” On Android, tap the “Settings” icon, tap “Network & internet,” tap “Mobile network” and turn off “Mobile data.”) After turning off mobile data, you’ll still be able to make and receive phone calls and get text messages.
Do you need data to receive texts?
Data is not required for SMS text messaging. However, some messaging systems (like iMessage) only work over data.
Do I need data to receive text messages?
You can send and receive text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages through the Messages app . Messages are considered texts and don’t count toward your data usage. Your data usage is also free when you turn on chat features. Learn how to turn on chat features (RCS).
Can I receive SMS via Wi-Fi?
With the provision of wifi calling and texting, you can connect your device to any nearby wifi network and smoothly send or receive texts and calls.
What is the difference between a text message and an SMS?
Short Message Service (SMS) & Text Messaging (Texting) are the same thing. It is a means of sending short messages to and from mobile phones. SMS was originally defined as part of the GSM series of standards in 1985 as a means of sending messages of up to 160 characters, to and from GSM mobile handsets.
Do text messages come through on Wi-Fi?
SMS messages over WiFi is possible by using a service that connects to the traditional cellular network. Users should switch to a secure messaging app and service provider for direct and group chat over WiFi.
