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Technically this is already supported via the GSM standard. For example here is a Lithuanian company that lets you roam while there on their network without changing your SIM or paying your providers roaming fees:

https://widerfi.com/

The issue is that getting phone providers to co-operate is basically impossible. Not just politics, but everyone has their own way of doing things, so you need a custom implementation for each provider.

(Source: I used to work at an company who ran an SMS gateway)




Interesting that data roaming packs has increased the overall pricing in many eastern european countries, Bite Lithuania included.

They probably anticipate this future where virtual phones will be exported to west.




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