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Cost of text messaging via wifi when abroad

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Anonymous
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on ‎16-01-2013 17:34

on ‎16-01-2013 17:34

If I send a text message from abroad (non EU country) to UK, via wifi (when shows in blue on screen, instead of green) is that charged as data?

 

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on ‎16-01-2013 17:37

on ‎16-01-2013 17:37

Yes an iMessage uses data to send

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‎16-01-2013 17:36 - edited ‎16-01-2013 17:37

‎16-01-2013 17:36 - edited ‎16-01-2013 17:37

Wi-fi use is free in most places, you might get a local charge sometimes.

 

O2 don't charge for it.

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on ‎16-01-2013 17:37

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Yes an iMessage uses data to send

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on ‎16-01-2013 18:10

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You cannot send a standard SMS over wifi. Only specific apps that use data to send messages, ie iMessage, whatsapp etc.
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on ‎16-01-2013 18:20

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Thanks. That explains why phone bill for data so much in 3 days of monthly bill!
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on ‎16-01-2013 18:33

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iMessage will send over 3G if no wifi and cost but if wifi no cost if you turn cell / mobile data off when abroad then they will only go over wifi so will be free (I misread the original question)

 

an iMessage just text no picture etc is a very small amount of data.

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