Sometimes you can, it depends on the plan you buy.
Data-only eSIMs (like most travel eSIMs and the ones that we offer) give you internet access only, so you can use apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, FaceTime, or Viber to call and message.
Voice & SMS eSIMs (offered by some mobile providers) work just like a regular SIM, letting you make phone calls and send texts directly.
If you’re looking at travel eSIMs, it is important to know that they are usually data-only, so you’d use calling and messaging apps over the internet.
NZ Compare has partnered with Breeze to offer a great range of Travel eSIMs offering a data only solution for destinations across the globe!