Yes! WhatsApp only needs an Internet connection once you’ve completed its one-time phone number verification.
Here’s what that means for your ORA eSIM:
One-Time Verification 🛡️
• Use your existing phone number (physical SIM or eSIM) to verify WhatsApp.No SIM Needed After Setup 🔄
• Once verified, WhatsApp will run purely over data, your ORA eSIM provides that data.
• Even if you later remove your SIM or switch to ORA data only, WhatsApp stays logged in and fully functional.
Will iMessage Work with an ORA eSIM? 🍏✉️
Absolutely! iMessage operates over the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile data) and doesn’t require a phone number to send messages.
In case iMessage is not functioning as supposed to, follow the following steps:
Troubleshooting iMessage on iOS 🔧
Open Settings:
Tap Messages:
Ensure iMessage is toggled On (green).
Tap Send & Receive and verify your Apple ID email is checked; uncheck any phone number that isn’t active.
Restart Your iPhone 🔄
Press and hold Volume Down + Side Button until the power-off slider appears.
Drag the slider, wait 30 seconds, then press and hold the Side Button until you see the Apple logo.
Verify Data Roaming ✈️
Make sure Data Roaming is On for your ORA eSIM under Settings → Cellular (or Mobile Data).
Confirm any other SIM/eSIM has roaming Off to avoid conflicts.
