International Text Messaging

[Henia 11]

Hello.

I just wondering if anyone could tell me which mobile companies here in the USA offer international text messaging? I know so far that T-mobile and Cingular does. But unfortunately I have Sprint (and under contract for another few months) so...I am trying to figure out which is the better deal ....after my contract is up? I would also be willing to do a prepaid on any service (until my Sprint contract is up) if I can get the international txting.

Also if anyone here has Sprint, and knows if they even offer this. I tired to call a few times today .... but I am at work, and after being on hold for over 30 minutes I said 'foget it' I think people here on Vj would be more helpful.

Thank you.

[Jenn! 918]

I've used international texting with Verizon, but there have been a few times when they seem to get lost.

[Fandango 1,440]

Hello.

I just wondering if anyone could tell me which mobile companies here in the USA offer international text messaging? I know so far that T-mobile and Cingular does. But unfortunately I have Sprint (and under contract for another few months) so...I am trying to figure out which is the better deal ....after my contract is up? I would also be willing to do a prepaid on any service (until my Sprint contract is up) if I can get the international txting.

Also if anyone here has Sprint, and knows if they even offer this. I tired to call a few times today .... but I am at work, and after being on hold for over 30 minutes I said 'foget it' I think people here on Vj would be more helpful.

Thank you.

up until around Nov, I could txt Dave for free on Sprint. Well, I had a text plan for like 8 bucks, and there was no difference between him or txting locally.

NOW however, they've removed that, and it's like .15 a text.

[bostonparis 0]

Cingular is 20 cents per txt message, and a LOT of the time, they don't make it through to France. It seems France goes on and off their plan on a whim. LOVE that.

I do NOT recommend Cingular!

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I've used international texting with Verizon, but there have been a few times when they seem to get lost.

I use Verizon and it's been very reliable. They don't offer any specific plan feature, but I think it's about 10 cents per message sent and 5 cents for each one received (internation only). Domestic text messages are sold as a plan (250 for $5 per month).

[SoL. 0]

I have T-Mobile and it's 0.15 per text. Even tho I have their unlimited text plan, it only works locally and int'l texts are charged (outgoing & incomming)

It's very reliable, I have never got a text lost to NL. (*knocks on wood*)

Edited February 12, 2007 by Sol-de-Verano

[NYGirl 0]

I use ICQ to send text messages and it's absolutely free but I am pretty sure they do not work for every country. It definitely works for Israel and i believe maybe Canada and Australia, but you can check it out.

[cbd2cai 0]

I have T-Mobile and it's 0.15 per text. Even tho I have their unlimited text plan, it only works locally and int'l texts are charged (outgoing & incomming)

It's very reliable, I have never got a text lost to NL. (*knocks on wood*)

I have T-Mobile too . . . same experience although I think msgs get lost going to Egypt . . . or so he says . . . could be selective about receiving, lol. While I was in Egypt I got a mobile there and I could tell when he had received the txt msg, but it doesn't send that response back to the States.

[Henia 11]

Thanks everyone.

I have Sprint right now, been with them for over 8years. I am pretty much satisfied with them, but I was thinking to switch just to get the internatioanl txting and also be able to use the phone (emergency only) when I travel. But now that you said you can use it.... hmmm I will check it out, how it is....

Did you have to call them to add it to your plan or you just txt and get charged what you use? And I am so dumb, how to send international SMSs...is it like sending them here in the US? or placing a international phone call? Sorry I have never done it...and I just checked the Sprint www and it doesnt say much about it.... Thank you!

[JelloShotGirl 0]

i have virgin mobile prepaid. they now offer international text messaging. I can text Philippines... .vice versa.check out website www.virginmobileusa.com for the info and pricing.

[Henia 11]

i have virgin mobile prepaid. they now offer international text messaging. I can text Philippines... .vice versa.check out website www.virginmobileusa.com for the info and pricing.

Ok thanks

[Moonie 0]

I have T-mobile and I am only charged .15 cents for out going as long as the texts are within my text plan I am not charged extra. Very rarely do texts get lost. I will be glad when he gets here the phone bills are outrageous right now. lol

[Heracles 417]

You should be able to send international text messages using Sprint. Just use the 011..... in front of the international number.. Then again they may not have contracts with certain carriers..

[JenT 0]

I've used international texting with Verizon, but there have been a few times when they seem to get lost.

I use Verizon and it's been very reliable. They don't offer any specific plan feature, but I think it's about 10 cents per message sent and 5 cents for each one received (internation only). Domestic text messages are sold as a plan (250 for $5 per month).

Verizon's international text rate is expensive: $.25 for each outbound, $.10 for each inbound.

I pay $10 for unlimited domestic IN text messaging (other Verizon users) and have a 50-text allowance for non-Verizon texts.

My text rate was very high when David was not here.... much lower now, as opposed to my 15 year-old daughter who sent/received 2000 text messages last month. At least they were free!

[Fandango 1,440]

I just sent a text message and I wanted to let you all know