I’m using a cellular iPad Pro with a Jio eSIM. I understand that the device supports only data services and doesn’t allow regular calls or SMS. However, I need to receive OTPs to access Jio apps linked to my number.
Could you please advise if there’s any alternative method—such as receiving OTPs through email or linking an alternate mobile number—to verify my account on the iPad?
Thank you for your support.
iPad Pro, iPadOS 26
The number associated with your iPad eSIM is only used to identify your Cellular account for billing purposes. This number has no other function - and cannot be used to receive (or send) text or OTP messages at all.
An iPad, whether a Cellular model or not, is not capable of directly accessing Cellular Voice or Messaging features. An iPad with Cellular connectivity alone can only access IP-data services. An iPad is not, and can never be, a standalone substitute for an iPhone.
However, when coupled with an iPhone, the capabilities of iPad significantly broaden to include access to Cellular Voice and Messaging services of the associated iPhone - relayed to the iPad over WiFi using Apple’s Continuity features.
Forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your Mac or iPad - Apple Support
cellular iPad Pro with a Jio eSIM
