We have coworkers that go to South Korea and Whatsapp and SMS is fine. You'll have to tell more to figure this out.
My smartphone messaging won't go overseas. (Verified when my brother went to Germany.)
How do I text for free with no wifi at home?
I don't need video or phone audio, just text.
I have virtually unlimited data.

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