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Cost of text messaging via wifi when abroad

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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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adamtemp64
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Yes an iMessage uses data to send

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perksie
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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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Yes an iMessage uses data to send

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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.
I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

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Thanks. That explains why phone bill for data so much in 3 days of monthly bill!
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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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