Strategy to obtain US Amex

[djchuckles]

Is there any Data with it? Does it work as E-Sim? I am not happy with talkatone as it's an app and unless I am on the app when someone calls I cant hear it and always miss the call, Other than that it received all OTP just fine. But then I need Data/wifi for it to work.

You can choose data but monthly fee goes up - i had no need for data - and yes works fine as an eSim and seem to be able to make calls either with Wifi Calling or without from here in Australia

Tello Mobile | The mobile carrier you deserve | No fees, whatsoever If you wanna sign up and earn you (and me) $10

 

[Voele]

It's good to have back ups, especially if you plan to do any form of manufactured spend as some banks don't like it and will shut you down.

Any thoughts/data points on banks to avoid wrg MS? Playing around a bit, but only have one checking account atm.

Also I have 36 airports with BG that I need to collect (very long story)

This sounds like a painful story

 

[levelnine]

Any thoughts/data points on banks to avoid wrg MS? Playing around a bit, but only have one checking account atm.

Hard to give a one size fits all answer. Partly depends on your volume — it's harder to move 6-7 figures of money each month than it is to move 4-5 figures of money each month.

But generally, avoid banks where you want their credit cards — as you are more likely to be shut down from a checking account than you are a credit card (due to AML concerns, etc), you don't want a bank account shut down to lead to a credit card shut down. So no one serious about MS uses Amex or Chase checking accounts, for example. Go with banks you don't care about losing.

 

[Grrr]

and yes works fine as an eSim and seem to be able to make calls either with Wifi Calling or without from here in Australia

In terms of setup, did you activate it on a US VPN, or did it just activate on a Aus WiFi IP address ?

 

[djchuckles]

In terms of setup, did you activate it on a US VPN, or did it just activate on a Aus WiFi IP address ?

From memory just Aus wifi was fine

 

[nthd_nthd]

You can make your own - minutes or data - but you dont want data as thats for use in US (roaming is expensive) - use australian data instead
Yes its esim and most of us got it working from Australian with wifi calling turned on
I moved from talktone to Tello

I am trying to do that too but have no information for porting out as I signed up thru Google Play store. Do you or anyone know where I get below information

 

[dein_gesicht]

I wish I could use my tello SIM to answer call in Australia when I'm not on wifi. It would be great if it could use my Oz Telstra data

 

[djchuckles]

I wish I could use my tello SIM to answer call in Australia when I'm not on wifi. It would be great if it could use my Oz Telstra data

Only workaround I can think of is hotspot it to something like an iPad (or another phone)

 

[dein_gesicht]

Only workaround I can think of is hotspot it to something like an iPad (or another phone)

That's what I actually do when I know I need to use it outside of wifi - wife's hotspot!

 

[georgie23]

Sorry I just got a new number so didn’t port any number at all

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Only workaround I can think of is hotspot it to something like an iPad (or another phone)

It works on Telstra data
Wifi calling works on data for Tello when not on wifi

 

[georgie23]

 

[levelnine]

Same. I've never had a problem taking calls on my Tello eSIM using my Boost data.

 

[Voele]

Hard to give a one size fits all answer. Partly depends on your volume — it's harder to move 6-7 figures of money each month than it is to move 4-5 figures of money each month.

But generally, avoid banks where you want their credit cards — as you are more likely to be shut down from a checking account than you are a credit card (due to AML concerns, etc), you don't want a bank account shut down to lead to a credit card shut down. So no one serious about MS uses Amex or Chase checking accounts, for example. Go with banks you don't care about losing.

Good to know, thanks for sharing that! Currently not an issue for me given my volume, but I can see how that can escalate as you scale up. Might have to plan a US trip as well at some point.

 

[georgie23]

So when on wifi it says using wifi and when only on mobile (4G/5g) it uses Telstra (or whatever carrier)
I don’t need to hotspot at all
It works all the time

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When I was travelling and purchased another SIM I turned off Tello and turned off other one, but can turn back on any time

 

[dein_gesicht]

Sorry I just got a new number so didn’t port any number at all

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It works on Telstra data
Wifi calling works on data for Tello when not on wifi

This is crazy! I NEVER KNEW THIS! I am with android and will have to work this out tonight SMH

 

[georgie23]

goodluck - I'm sure it will work the same - may just need to get settings right

 

[pyramidforce]

Same. I've never had a problem taking calls on my Tello eSIM using my Boost data.

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This does not work for me.

I have two theories.
1. This works on iOS only, per some reports
2. I need to buy some data on the Tello and enable roaming to enable dual sim always on standby, then it will work.

 

[georgie23]

This does not work for me.

I have two theories.
1. This works on iOS only, per some reports
2. I need to buy some data on the Tello and enable roaming to enable dual sim always on standby, then it will work.

I dont have any data on Tello so number 2 doesnt seem to be it
iOS vs Android may be possible issue but doesnt seem logical - wouldn't surprise me

 

[djchuckles]

Seems to work with Optus too. again I have no tello data

 

[georgie23]

How to activate Wi-Fi Calling on your Tello phone?​

↪ To activate Wi-Fi Calling on iPhones go to Settings → Cellular → Wi-Fi Calling → Toggle on Wi-Fi Calling.

↪ To activate Wi-Fi Calling on Android phones, you’ll generally find Wi-Fi settings under Settings → Networks & Internet → Mobile network → Advanced → Wi-Fi Calling → Toggle on Wi-Fi Calling.

from here What is Wi-Fi Calling and how does it work?

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Seems to work with Optus too. again I have no tello data

So both of us are on Apple - works irrespective of network - must be an Android workaround I hope