Texting Israel.

[zaffy]

I have texted someone who is on holiday in Israel.  I have no bolt ons or extras.  How do I know if they have received my text?  Or will the text just hang around until they get back to the UK.  I cannot see any details in my account that tells me about sending abroad.

[Bambino · Accepted solution]

@zaffy  If you texted a UK number they will receive it at some point. It just depends on the network they're roaming on as to when. You don't need a bolt on or any extras to text a UK number if they're not in the country.

[zaffy]

Bambino, Thank you for your immediate, precise response. Very helpful.

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[Cleoriff]

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@zaffy wrote:

 I cannot see any details in my account that tells me about sending abroad.

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@zaffy 

Info on calling and texting abroad from the UK is in this guide

https://www.o2.co.uk/help/pay-monthly/calling-abroad-from-the-uk 

[liggerz87]

Also check to see if you got charged more as they are roaming

[MI5]

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@liggerz87 wrote:
Also check to see if you got charged more as they are roaming

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You will never be charged for texting or calling a UK mobile, from the UK, no matter where they are.

It is the recipient that pays roaming charges.