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The video discusses a useful technique for travelers to maintain connectivity for secure online transactions that require U.S. phone numbers. The creator shares their positive experience in Mexico using Wi-Fi calling, which allowed them to receive SMS verifications from banks and accounts as if they were in the U.S., all through an affordable $8.50 phone plan. They emphasize the importance of activating this feature with their carrier, US Mobile, before traveling. The video includes a demonstration of enabling Wi-Fi calling on an iPhone to show its effectiveness, highlighting how it connects to a U.S. network via Wi-Fi, ensuring continuous communication without cellular service. The creator encourages viewers to explore if their carriers offer Wi-Fi calling, which typically comes at no additional cost beyond their current plan.
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses their recent experience in Mexico where, for the first time, their phone worked seamlessly for receiving SMS verifications from banks and various accounts, just as if they were in the United States. They emphasize that this was made possible with an affordable phone plan costing only $8.50, leveraging a handy trick. This trick, crucial for travelers dealing with secure online transactions requiring U.S. phone numbers, is Wi-Fi calling. By enabling Wi-Fi calling, they can connect to their U.S. carrier’s network from anywhere with Wi-Fi, allowing them to receive texts and calls, and make communications as if they were in the U.S. The creator expresses excitement about using this feature on an upcoming long-haul flight and prepares to demonstrate how to set it up.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains the importance of activating the Wi-Fi calling feature with your carrier before leaving the United States and demonstrates how to test it. They show that they contacted their carrier, US Mobile, and had the feature activated. The demonstration includes enabling airplane mode on an iPhone 6s to simulate being abroad, ensuring Wi-Fi calling is on, and connecting to a hotel Wi-Fi network. Once connected to Wi-Fi, the phone shows a connection to Verizon Wireless Wi-Fi, indicating that Wi-Fi calling is functioning, which allows maintaining connectivity to the US network globally. The speaker emphasizes that Wi-Fi calling can be used in situations with no cellular service as long as Wi-Fi is available. They encourage viewers to check if their carrier offers this feature and note that it didn’t cost extra beyond their existing plan.