It’s one of the most common questions we hear from savvy travelers: “Does my Yoho Mobile eSIM come with a phone number?” The simple and direct answer is no. Yoho Mobile eSIMs are designed as data-only plans.
But don’t worry, this doesn’t mean you’ll be out of touch. In fact, it’s a strategic feature designed to give you the most flexible, affordable, and hassle-free connectivity while you’re abroad. Instead of a traditional phone number, you get access to high-speed mobile data that lets you use the internet just like you do at home. This guide will explain why our eSIMs are data-only and how you can easily make and receive calls, send messages, and stay fully connected on your journey. Ready to see how simple it is? Explore our flexible data plans today!
Understanding Yoho Mobile’s Data-Only eSIMs
Traditional mobile plans often bundle voice calls, SMS texts, and data into one package, which comes with a dedicated phone number. However, this model can be expensive and inflexible for international travelers, leading to shocking roaming bills.
Yoho Mobile focuses on what travelers need most: fast, reliable, and affordable internet access. By providing data-only eSIMs, we cut out the costly and complex parts of traditional phone plans. This approach allows you to:
- Avoid High Roaming Fees: You pay a low, upfront price for a set amount of data, with no surprise charges.
- Enjoy Ultimate Flexibility: Choose the perfect data package for your trip duration and destination, from a few days in Japan to a month-long backpacking trip across Europe. You can find a plan that fits your needs at Yoho Mobile.
- Keep Your Home Number: You can keep your primary SIM card active for important calls and texts from back home (more on this below).
This data-centric model is the modern solution for global connectivity, putting control and savings back into your hands.
How to Make and Receive Calls with a Data-Only eSIM
So, if there’s no phone number, how do you make a call? The answer is Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). It sounds technical, but you’re almost certainly already using it every day. VoIP technology allows you to make voice and video calls over the internet using your data connection.
Leverage Your Favorite Communication Apps
Your Yoho Mobile eSIM provides the high-speed data pipeline, and your favorite apps provide the calling and messaging features. Here’s how to make calls with a data only eSIM:
- WhatsApp: Use your existing WhatsApp account, which is tied to your regular phone number, to make crystal-clear voice and video calls to anyone else on the platform, for free. As an official partner, WhatsApp is a reliable choice for travelers.
- FaceTime Audio/Video: For Apple users, FaceTime is a seamless way to connect with other iPhone, iPad, or Mac users over Wi-Fi or cellular data.
- Skype: A long-standing and excellent option for calling any phone number in the world (both mobile and landline) at very low rates. You can also make free Skype-to-Skype calls. Find out more at the official Skype website.
- Other Apps: Telegram, Facebook Messenger, and Google Voice are also fantastic VoIP apps for travel that work perfectly with a data-only eSIM.
Simply connect to the internet with your Yoho Mobile eSIM, open your preferred app, and dial away!
The Best of Both Worlds: Using Your Primary Number with a Yoho eSIM
Most modern smartphones are dual SIM capable, meaning you can use both your primary (home) SIM and a Yoho Mobile travel eSIM simultaneously. Before you travel, make sure your device is unlocked and compatible by checking our eSIM compatible devices list.
This setup offers the ultimate travel connectivity solution:
- Install your Yoho Mobile eSIM for all your mobile data needs (browsing, maps, social media, VoIP calls).
- Keep your primary SIM active in your phone. This allows you to receive calls and, crucially, SMS messages on your home number—perfect for bank verification codes (OTPs) or important messages.
By directing all data usage to your Yoho eSIM, you avoid your home carrier’s expensive international roaming charges while remaining fully reachable. It truly is the best way to combine savings and convenience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I receive SMS verification codes (OTPs) on a Yoho Mobile eSIM?
No, because our eSIMs are data-only and do not have a phone number, they cannot receive traditional SMS messages. The best solution for receiving bank SMS abroad with an eSIM is to keep your primary home SIM active in your phone (in a dual SIM setup) to receive these important texts.
What’s the main benefit of a data-only eSIM for travel?
The primary benefits are cost and convenience. You get to bypass your home carrier’s expensive international roaming packages and purchase an affordable, prepaid data plan tailored to your destination. It’s easy to install and activate, giving you internet access the moment you land.
Can I use my WhatsApp number with a travel eSIM?
Absolutely! Your WhatsApp account is linked to your phone number, not your SIM card. As long as you have a data connection from your Yoho Mobile eSIM, you can use WhatsApp with your regular number to call and message just as you would at home.
Do I need a high-speed connection for VoIP calls?
While a faster connection is always better, most VoIP apps are optimized to work well on stable 4G/LTE and 5G networks, which Yoho Mobile provides across hundreds of destinations. Connection stability is often more important than raw speed for call quality.
Stay Connected with Yoho Mobile
While your Yoho Mobile eSIM doesn’t come with a traditional phone number, it unlocks a world of modern, flexible, and affordable communication. By leveraging powerful VoIP apps and the dual SIM capability of your phone, you can stay fully connected with friends, family, and colleagues without fearing a massive phone bill when you get home. For added peace of mind, our exclusive Yoho Care service ensures you stay connected even if your data runs out.
Ready to travel smarter? Get your Yoho Mobile eSIM today and enjoy seamless connectivity on your next adventure!