Why is WhatsApp verification SMS or call not coming through on a WE SIM card in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 16 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers report that WhatsApp verification SMS or voice calls may fail on a WE SIM even when mobile data works normally. In the discussion, a possible reason mentioned was IMEI registration or blocking, and support was described as unresponsive by phone and email.
What the community said
Latest feedback says that when asking about the WhatsApp verification issue, travelers may get no reply not only by email but also by phone. If it is urgent, do not rely on remote support alone.
16 days ago phone and email support
One possible explanation raised in the chat was IMEI blocking or IMEI registration requirements. The idea was that the problem may be tied to the handset itself, not just the mobile line.
16 days ago IMEI
A traveler in Sharm El Sheikh described a common pattern: the WE SIM has working internet, but WhatsApp sends neither the SMS code nor the verification call. So active mobile data alone does not guarantee delivery of verification messages.
16 days ago WE