How do I text internationally from Australia?

Summary. If you want to send text messages internationally you need to enter the exit code + country code + mobile network number + recipient’s number.

Can you send text messages internationally?

How to text an international number? You can send an international SMS to a phone by using your carrier data roaming plan. The cost varies from one carrier to another. In the phone Messaging app, type your country’s exit code followed by the cell number you want to text.

How do I text a South African number?

If you put a South African SIM in your phone (recommended) then you can text with just 07…….. If you are on roaming then, for some reason, you need +27. Even worse, if you send a text without the +27 it seems to go with no error so you would think you’ve sent the information!

How do you text out of country?

Identify the exit code for the country your cell phone number is registered to. If you are in the United States, the code is “011.” Enter first the exit code, then the calling code, then the phone number when sending your text. If the phone number has a leading zero, remove it.

Will I get charged for texting someone in another country?

Texting from your smartphone in another country means you will pay to send and receive texts messages if you send a traditional SMS. Luckily, there are free ways to send texts using WiFi. When you have a WiFi connection you will not be using your data plan and all data will be sent and received over WiFi.

Do I get charged if I text someone in another country?

Can you use WhatsApp internationally for free?

You can use WhatsApp internationally for free with Wi-Fi; depending on your cellular plan, you may incur international charges for using cellular data on WhatsApp. To preclude international data fees, you can turn roaming off on your phone and still use Wi-Fi.

How can I receive text messages abroad?

The simplest way to ensure you won’t be charged for roaming is to put your phone in Airplane Mode. Airplane mode will prevent you from using cellular data abroad as well as receiving SMS messages and phone calls.