I use an AIS eSIM. I also use a T-Mobile physical SIM. Have had the US number over 2 decades for $3 a month. When I go to the us I activate a different plan while in country. Even with the $3 plan you get all the bank codes and stuff via SMS at a dime each. It is a prepaid plan. iPhone 15.

Even the doctors use other services. Bangkok Smile.

Maybe. A soft rollout for yet unnamed

Countries may begin in December.

The full implementation scheduled for middle of next year.

The T-Mobile $3 a month charge is simply what they charge me to keep my number active. Maybe it’s not a plan but a service. When I get to the USA call and activate a plan and turn it off when I leave. Haven’t been back for 8 years.

@Vinson ******

Understood. Like I said, mine may charge a dime for income text and it does not turn on any other plan

@Steve ****

$3 a month pre paid that keeps the number alive. It also allows you to receive text while roaming. I maintain extra money in the account so I never run out of service. I have no idea what plan it is but I’ve had it more than 2 decades.

@Brian *************

as I mentioned, this works perfectly. My primary number is my AIS number here in Thailand. My secondary number is a T-Mobile SIM. Both are active at the same time. Works perfectly every time. No issues. Sometimes it takes 5 or 10 extra seconds to get the message from the US.

I think it might cost me a dime to receive the text beyond the $3 a month.

I have a US number from T-Mobile for the past 20 years at $3 a month. Used only for 2 factor authentication. Works perfectly. iPhone 15 Pro. E-SIM with Thai phone number and the T-Mobile SIM in the same phone. Seamless.

Use Apple all over the world, roaming with 2 SIMs, USA and Thailand. (Didn’t go to Africa)

Thanks everyone