Do I pay if I receive an international text?

Do I get charged for receiving an international text message?

Okay, so about getting charged for international texts... lemme tell you.

No. Incoming international texts/calls in the US=national rates!

It's kinda weird, right? I mean, they're international. But hey, I'm not complaining.

I remember one time (like, July 15th?), I was at my aunt's in Cincinnati. Got a text from my cousin in Spain. Was totally expecting a charge.

Nope! My phone plan (unlimited everything, thankfully) just ate it up like any other text. So, yeah, for me, it was included.

So, in conclusion, recieving texts from around the world is free for most plans with unlimited features.

Do I get charged for receiving international SMS?

No. International SMS are free.

Except: MMS. MMS incur data charges. Data roaming applies. My Verizon plan, for instance, shows this clearly.

• Standard SMS: Free.
• MMS: Data charges apply. Check your plan. 2024 rates vary wildly. My bill last month reflects this. Be warned.

Data roaming is key. Avoid MMS abroad unless you want a surprise bill. Seriously.

Does receiving SMS overseas cost?

Mobile roaming charges can be a bit of a headache. Receiving SMS messages while roaming internationally often incurs charges, it is just how it is, sadly.

• Incoming SMS costs are typically separate from your standard monthly plan. You'll get slammed with roaming fees.

• Call charges will be applied both for making and taking calls. Yep, sucks.

• Data roaming? Don't even ask, you will pay a lot.

Consider that carriers are always tweaking their roaming policies, check with them directly. Maybe there’s a workaround, I use WhatsApp calls. It’s a bit like trying to find a hidden gem at a flea market; sometimes you strike gold (relatively speaking), and sometimes you don't. It's a risk, I like to live dangerously.