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Do I get charged for incoming AT&T international texts?
I'm using an iPhone 5s in the US with an unlimited talk/text plan. I am travelling to Europe and I am not adding an International text message package. I will be adding a data package (likely the $60/300mb). I will not be sending text messages. How am I charged for any incoming texts? Also, does iMessage work and if so, is that charged? One last thing...if I keep Cellular Data off but connect to wifi, will regular text messages come through and could I then send through wifi? Thanks!
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ATTTimCS
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2 years ago
Hi Community!
We appreciate the helpful replies in this thread. Here are a few tips to using text messages (both sending and receiving) when traveling.
First, when traveling abroad, you aren't charged for incoming text messages. Also, iMessage works on data. However, you are charged for sending texts internationally.
That's why it's best to be prepared when you're planning to travel outside of the country. Here's how to know what international packages are available to you. Stop by Hello World: International Calls - Knowledge Sharing Session.
Unless you have a domestic plan that includes unlimited text, messages received are charged at your domestic messaging rates.
Not sure what plan works for you, you can check with our Online Travel Tool based on your destination! Take a look at our qualifying international plans to learn how you can stay connected at home and while traveling abroad.
Included in AT&T Unlimited Plan, Mobile Share Value and Mobile Share plans only. Includes messaging from the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to more than 190 countries for text messages and 120 countries for picture and video messages.
Capabilities vary by country. AT&T may change countries at its discretion. Visit Send texts, pics, and videos to countries abroad for details including which countries you can text, and where you can send pictures and videos.
Texting: Applies only to AT&T Short Messaging Service (SMS) and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) and not to other messaging services or applications. Texts sent through applications may incur data charges. Service may be terminated or restricted for tethering or misuse.
What's more, check out these helpful tips at Traveling? Need Access To Wi-Fi? There Is An App For That! There, you will learn where to go to download the Global Wi-Fi app.
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Make sure to view the details under To manually connect to a Hotspot:
You can view the list of countries where Wi-Fi access is available as well.
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loganic
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10 years ago
Hey
Point of reference
"Receive: Standard domestic messaging rates apply. "
IE, you get charged the same as you would in the US. Since you don't get charged for texting (thanks to your unlimited plan), it's free.
-Alex
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sandblaster
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As previously noted, incoming texts are free. Also, as long as your are on wifi or have cellular data turned on, iMessage will work. Any iMessages sent via cellular data will count against your international data plan. If you leave cellular data off and are connected to wifi, regular text messages will come thru but you can't send regular texts (SMS) through wifi. You can send iMessages through wifi, but not SMS messages. If you do send an SMS message, it will go through the cellular network (SMS does not require cellular data) and you will be charged $0.50 for each sent text.
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sandblaster
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6 years ago
@emcervantez Probably nothing but that depends on your plan. Most plans include texts to international numbers including Mexico.
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ayawkoseo
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sandblaster
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That happened to my wife's phone when traveling to Europe last year, I got the international data plan (Passport plans did not exist yet) and back dated it to cover the charges.
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Chadlipripper
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Gary L
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@Chadlipripper If you have an unlimted (directTV) plan or Mobile Share plan you can call and have your plan include, for FREE, data and calling in Canada. For mobile share you need to call and ask for retention (just ask nicely!).
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sandblaster
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8 years ago
@Chadlipripper With your phone in airplane mode you will not incur any cellular charges. You do not need a Passport plan.
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smallsv03
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