New issues with getting a Sim card in Europe

[Guest]

Apparently a SIM card inserted into your phone changes your phone number. This would be a problem for hotels that have my number for the trip in contacting me. Can my regular number be forwarded to the new number for text updates and phone calls?

I understand there is an E-SIM you can download on your phone. Will this allow me to keep my phone numbet? Do these work on androids?

Thanks to everyone who helped me decide if a 5G would work in Europe.

[Sherie]

Google your phone and eSim. See if it is compatible. If so, super easy to buy and install. I used Airalo for the first time this summer and so easy. Their website walked me through each step to activate on my phone.

[Melissa]

LOL...that is the way it works...nothing new You give the hotels your new number. No big deal.

[Mary]

Use WhatsApp

[Shannon]

WHATSAPP or FB messanger are all you really need overseas. I rarely take calls on my home # anymore.

[Chris]

If your phone supports DualSIM, you can have both a SIM and eSIM active at the same time.

[Karol]

I take along an old phone (not too old but works) and use it for the new sim. With ESIM, I think you can switch back and forth but I haven't had recent experience.

[František]

Get a virtual phone number such as Google Voice, then your number stays the same (for voice and sms) no matter which device or sim you're on

[Mary]

Depends on your Android phone. Check if your phone supports eSIM but that would be the best way. Also, never had a hotel contact me by phone, just by email, so definitely not a deal breaker