Texting America

Hanson_Fan · 14-05-2015, 16:22

Hi please could someone advise me on the cost of texting an American mobile number from a UK mobile?
I'm more concerned as to how much it will cost the recipient in America really.
Thank you in advance.

d123 · 14-05-2015, 17:02

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Originally Posted by Hanson_Fan

Hi please could someone advise me on the cost of texting an American mobile number from a UK mobile?
I'm more concerned as to how much it will cost the recipient in America really.
Thank you in advance.

Receiving a text is free.

BKM · 14-05-2015, 17:08

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Originally Posted by d123

Receiving a text is free.

On mobile plans in the UK - not necessarily other countries!

To answer the OP - texts to the US are about 30p - exact cost may depend on network.

d123 · 14-05-2015, 17:47

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Originally Posted by BKM

On mobile plans in the UK - not necessarily other countries!

Which U.S. Networks charge for incoming messages on current plans?

Quote:

To answer the OP - texts to the US are about 30p - exact cost may depend on network.

That doesn't actually answer the OP, they did specify:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanson_Fan

I'm more concerned as to how much it will cost the recipient in America really.

The answer to which is, it will not cost the U.S. recipient anything if they have a plan that includes domestic messaging.

There is no extra cost to receive an international text.

Hanson_Fan · 14-05-2015, 21:05

Thank you everyone

wb9999 · 14-05-2015, 22:29

T-Mobile charge 10 cents to receive texts on pay as you go. So you need to check the network and price plan.

Bagov · 14-05-2015, 22:37

If you get the free "Call Abroad" add-on from EE, calls to U.S.A and Canada are 3 pence per minute, 10p per text. (For prepay anyway).

BKM · 14-05-2015, 23:26

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Originally Posted by d123

Which U.S. Networks charge for incoming messages on current plans?

Reply #6 this thread. Claiming NONE charged was a bit silly

Quote:

That doesn't actually answer the OP, they did specify

... That they were mainly BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY interested in receiving costs

prking · 15-05-2015, 07:05

Certainly the major US carriers all charge for receiving texts. Of course many people have plans which have a domestic text allowance. (In the US the allowance covers incoming and outgoing).
It is true that that typically the domestic rate is charged for receiving international texts.

OP, it's best if you check with your recipient how much they would be charged.

14-05-2015, 16:22	#1
Hanson_Fan Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 13	Texting America Hi please could someone advise me on the cost of texting an American mobile number from a UK mobile? I'm more concerned as to how much it will cost the recipient in America really. Thank you in advance.

14-05-2015, 17:02	#2
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by Hanson_Fan Hi please could someone advise me on the cost of texting an American mobile number from a UK mobile? I'm more concerned as to how much it will cost the recipient in America really. Thank you in advance. Receiving a text is free.

14-05-2015, 17:08	#3
BKM Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,288	Quote: Originally Posted by d123 Receiving a text is free. On mobile plans in the UK - not necessarily other countries! To answer the OP - texts to the US are about 30p - exact cost may depend on network.

14-05-2015, 17:47	#4
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by BKM On mobile plans in the UK - not necessarily other countries! Which U.S. Networks charge for incoming messages on current plans? Quote: To answer the OP - texts to the US are about 30p - exact cost may depend on network. That doesn't actually answer the OP, they did specify: Quote: Originally Posted by Hanson_Fan I'm more concerned as to how much it will cost the recipient in America really. The answer to which is, it will not cost the U.S. recipient anything if they have a plan that includes domestic messaging. There is no extra cost to receive an international text.

14-05-2015, 21:05	#5
Hanson_Fan Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 13	Thank you everyone

14-05-2015, 22:29	#6
wb9999 Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 139	T-Mobile charge 10 cents to receive texts on pay as you go. So you need to check the network and price plan.

14-05-2015, 22:37	#7
Bagov Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charlton, S.E London Posts: 133	If you get the free "Call Abroad" add-on from EE, calls to U.S.A and Canada are 3 pence per minute, 10p per text. (For prepay anyway).

14-05-2015, 23:26	#8
BKM Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,288	Quote: Originally Posted by d123 Which U.S. Networks charge for incoming messages on current plans? Reply #6 this thread. Claiming NONE charged was a bit silly Quote: That doesn't actually answer the OP, they did specify ... That they were mainly BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY interested in receiving costs

15-05-2015, 07:05	#9
prking Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 9,167	Certainly the major US carriers all charge for receiving texts. Of course many people have plans which have a domestic text allowance. (In the US the allowance covers incoming and outgoing). It is true that that typically the domestic rate is charged for receiving international texts. OP, it's best if you check with your recipient how much they would be charged.

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