Standard size of a text

[Claire101]

If I text a number in Australia from the uk It is 55p per text. 
can that text include emoji’s or do they cost more?

also, how many words/characters are included in a standard text. 
i have been charged for 8 texts from sending only 1 text ? 
thank you 

[Cleoriff · Accepted solution]

If you include emoji's it increases your character count massively, so will always costs more.

See more here Guide: Accidental MMS Sending and How to Avoid it 

[Claire101]

Thank you, can you tell me if it costs to receive an international text ? 

[Cleoriff]

@Claire101It costs nothing to receive an international text as long as you are in the UK.

[MI5]

@Claire101 

SMS texts are always free to receive from anywhere

[Bambino]

@Claire101 If you want to send texts and emojis, download WhatsApp and tell your friends in Australia to download the app too. Texting, sending emojis, calling, and video calls are absolutely free over WiFi to anywhere.