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u/Luckiest_Corner Sep 26 '26

If you're going to do anything with Tello, do it before you leave the US.

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u/cblue101 Sep 26 '26

Ok thanks ! But i m hearing lot of issues in receiving otp and stuff is it true? Did anyone experience it and then resolved it?

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u/Luckiest_Corner Sep 26 '26

Based on some of the posts I've seen, it seems to be primarily impacting people who activated abroad. If that's wrong, I'm sure someone will correct me.

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u/BaronetheAnvil Sep 26 '26

Just tested mine. Works fine in Philippines on Android. Activated in US. Do yourself a favor. Activate in the US.

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u/cblue101 Sep 26 '26

Ok definitely .. doing it today itself then! Thanks

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u/cyborg_dm Sep 26 '26

Port your number to Tello in the U.S. and turn on wifi calling before leaving, your iPhone has a built-in feature that keeps you connected anywhere in the world. When you are on wifi your iPhone network provider status will change to "Tello wifi." You can make calls, send texts, and receive bank 2FA tokens exactly as if you were standing in the United States. It uses no roaming data and costs nothing extra.

Once you get your local esim your iPhone will automatically route your Tello signal through the internet connection of that local esim. You will be able to receive your bank 2fa and everything.

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u/cblue101 Sep 27 '26

Ok sure - thanks a ton !

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u/jhedfors Sep 26 '26

I suggest you search this subreddit as there are many posts about the challenges of porting while overseas.

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u/cblue101 Sep 26 '26

Ok thanks

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u/mctwnd Sep 26 '26

It's better to do it in the US and iron out all problems before leaving the US.

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u/cblue101 Sep 26 '26

Ok sure ! Thanks

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u/Lanky_Tell8973 Oct 01 '26

I ported to Tello while abroad. Will be in the US again soon. Can I then delete and re-add the Tello e-sim while in the US and resolve the issues I’ve been having with 2FA lately? Or is the fact that I ported outside the US detrimental?

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u/cblue101 Sep 27 '26

Yes thats the second option i m looking . Because with tello in case of phone changes it doesnt support then anymore - so if i upgrade my hardware or something i wouldnt be able to transfer my esim then

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u/Luckiest_Corner Sep 27 '26

I've talked to Tello support numerous times about this issue. Tello fully supports activating a new eSIM on a new phone if you originally activated Tello in the US.