topic Re: Text charges from abroad in Pay Monthly

Text charges from abroad

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 09:47:02 GMT

Hi I have a contract monthly phone with unlimited texts, but as I am going to Cyprus (Protarus) I want to know if I send a text back to the UK will this come off my allowance or will I be charged seperately. Also do I need to add a bolt on to the phone to enable me to use this abroad

Re: Text charges from abroad

MI5 — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 10:19:19 GMT

~~Sending texts will cost you 5p.~~
~~Receiving them is 4p.~~ (see edit in post below.)
and O2 Travel rates apply.
However, significantly more and no O2 travel if North Cyprus.
http://international.o2.co.uk/internationaltariffs/travelling_abroad

Re: Text charges from abroad

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 10:14:18 GMT

@MI5 do you really get charged for receiving texts whilst abroad?

I didn't think you did as you cant choose not to receive a text like you can a call

Re: Text charges from abroad

MI5 — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 10:17:52 GMT

Sorry, my bad, got the calls/texts mixed up.
It should read:
Receiving calls - per minute 4p
Sending texts - per message 5p
Texts always free to receive !

Re: Text charges from abroad

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 10:19:35 GMT

Thought so.....just checking i wasn't missing something!!

Re: Text charges from abroad

jonsie — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 10:50:04 GMT

Or better yet use tugo and the texts will come out of your allowance...