Do you need to pay to receive SMS?

Yes, you can still receive incoming SMS messages free of charge, and outgoing local SMS messages are charged a pay-per-use rate of $0.0535 (after GST) per SMS/MMS. If you need some free SMS, simply sign up for GIRO payment at http://www.starhub.com/giro and you’ll be given 100 Free SMSes per month.

Are you charged for receiving international text messages?

For International handset users there is also no charge to receive a text message if the user is in their local country (i.e. German handset user in Germany at the time of text). However, should the international user be in a different country, then they would be subject to their contract’s roaming charge rates.

Who gets charges for international texts?

The recipient of that text or call may have to pay extra fees for receiving it internationally, depending on their carrier and plan. Not all international plans are “at no extra charge”; some offer a reduced per-text/minute charge or a limited number of minutes or other restrictions.

How much does international SMS cost?

PostPaid customers having sufficient credit limit available – Can send International SMS @ Rs. 5/SMS.

How can I send international text messages for free?

Web-based Messaging Services

1. afreeSMS. This is a popular web-based messaging service to send free international text.
2. Globfone. Aside from video calling and file sharing, Globfone also lets you send international SMS for free.
3. SMSRR.COM.

How do I text internationally from UK?

Simply text 00 followed by the country code without the first 0, then the area code and then the phone number and press send.

How to send free text messages to United Kingdom?

Free Text Messages to United Kingdom Use FoxText to send free text to United Kingdom from your computer or smartphone. Sending free text messages to United Kingdom have never been easier. Simply enter the phone number using the dialpad on this page and click on “Send” button and we will send your text or SMS to United Kingdom for completely free.

Are there any additional charges for sending text messages abroad?

There should be no additional charges for sending messages abroad. To send text messages to users, you must set up a sender ID. This is a name or number that identifies you as the sender of a text message. Always text users from this sender ID. This means that if you send multiple messages to a user, they’ll receive them in a single thread.

Can landlines receive texts in the UK?

All UK landline telecoms providers have a text to landline feature that allows landlines to receive texts. What happens when you send a text to a landline? If you send a text from your mobile phone to a BT phone line, the text is normally delivered as a voice message. Surprisingly the user experience isn’t as bad as you might imagine.

Does Vodafone charge for text messages outside the UK?

No. If you are with Vodafone, you will be charged for receiving text messages if you are not in the UK. Im not sure if you just mean you will be charged only in Australia.