Will I be charged for receiving SMS overseas?
Will I be charged for receiving SMS overseas?
For SMS, most operators do not charge for receiving an SMS while roaming, in much the same way as there is usually no charge for receiving an SMS at home.
Why can’t I send text messages abroad?
The most common answer in this case is that the two data carriers aren’t compatible. This is explained by the fact that the US uses CDMA technology, while most of the world chooses GSM. If your message doesn’t go through, you should call your carrier to ask about the issue.
How much does overseas SMS cost?
SMS is charged at 5.35 cents each after the free bundle is fully consumed. Each global SMS sent by M1 customer locally (from Singapore) to an overseas network operator customer is charged at 15 cents.
Will I receive SMSs If I don’t activate international roaming?
They wont convert it to pre-paid for you from outside India (Again, trust me, I have tried to no gain). No, without international roaming activated, you will not receive the SMSs if you are roaming. But International roaming service is activated by default for prepaid SIMs.
Can I receive SMS at international locations without IR services?
Covered countries are divided into four zones A, B, C, and D. No, you can’t receive SMS at an International location without IR services active on your Airtel number. If you have a prepaid connection then yes.
Why can’t my friend send/receive SMSs/texts while overseas?
He may have disabled data roaming on his phone but he had international roaming enabled on his account (otherwise he wouldn’t have been able to send/receive SMSs/texts while overseas). Depending whether your friend is on a plan or prepaid, he can check the overseas (roaming) pricing here:
Will Airtel SMS be received if I am roaming?
, former Sr. Manager at Airtel. No, without international roaming activated, you will not receive the SMSs if you are roaming. But International roaming service is activated by default for prepaid SIMs. For Postpaid SIMs, you have to get it activated by calling or visiting your service provider.