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International Text Messages |
Saif
Joined: Dec 22, 2002
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T-Mobile just starting charging 15 cents for each international text message. Anybody know what other GSM providers in the US charge for international texts? I hope there is something cheaper because I send a lot of international text messages. |
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surreal4484
Joined: May 15, 2004
Posts: 0
From: Atlanta, United States of Amer
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Are they? Just curious do you have to have the text messaging service plan, or is it just like the 5 cents per message type deal only 15 cents? |
DarkWolfX
Joined: Apr 06, 2004
Posts: 431
From: Mexico
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Huh? that's odd, here in Mexico they don't charge extra for international SMS.
...But maybe later...
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Saif
Joined: Dec 22, 2002
Posts: 22
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They just started this June 1st here so you might want to check if they are doing it elsewhere. |
rj
Joined: Jul 14, 2002
Posts: 95
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t-mobile is not charging $.15 TRUST ME.
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Saif
Joined: Dec 22, 2002
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From: http://www.t-mobile.com/services/textmessaging/pricing.asp
"Sending a text message from the US to an international phone number is 15¢ per message" |
rj
Joined: Jul 14, 2002
Posts: 95
From: +63
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why don't you call them and ASK? after you call them, then you can tell me if they are charging for international text messages OK? |
senninha
Joined: Jan 05, 2003
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i would imagine they would be charging a higher rate for intl sms simply because the recipient's network would impose additional charges for delivering the message.
if they are not charging, it is only because your carrier is doing so to promote sms usage. thus, they would be absorbing the costs of intl delivery, but that would definitely not last forever. |
rj
Joined: Jul 14, 2002
Posts: 95
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since T-Mobile US is still new to the SMS feature, none of the carriers guarantee that the text message one is sending will be received. T-Mobile has announced that they will start charging for international text messaging since April ($.35 outgoing), been moved to May, and after changing the layout of the website last month, they decided to post the 'Effective June 1st 2004 ($.15 outgoing)Notice" Unfortunately, as un predictable as T-Mobile is, this notice has been postponed until further notice which means ...it still comes out the the SMS package one has or $.5 cents to send an international text message. |
rj
Joined: Jul 14, 2002
Posts: 95
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SAIF... make sure you know what you're talking about next time.
i'm afraid i killed the thread by posting the right information.
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Saif
Joined: Dec 22, 2002
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Relax rj! The reason I posted here is to get some info, not start an argument. Thanks for your information! |
amagab
Joined: Oct 29, 2002
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Int'l SMS works excellent on my Cingular account. It was not as reliable on my T-Mobile but they might have improved their service the last month. Anyway, I think I pay the same for national and international with Cingular if anyone would like to know....I know the question was regarding T-M.....just wanted to share my knowledge/experience.
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dyrws
Joined: Nov 25, 2003
Posts: 42
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well, why not meet up in the wap chat room and chat?
u only pay for the gprs charges and best of all, u can use the web if u are accessible to the pc.
its like web/wap <--> wap chat room <--> web/wap
try it at: http://www.mobilecorner.net
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rj
Joined: Jul 14, 2002
Posts: 95
From: +63
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<<<<<<<<<< UPDATE >>>>>>>>>>>
it's final.
T-Mobile has decided to charge customers for international text messaging. It is now $.15 cents per SENT message as of August 30th 2004.
rj
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Joined: Nov 26, 2002
Posts: > 500
From: Romania
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Well,its obvious most of u don't know that there's a new kind of contract between all the gsm providers in the world to cash in on the sms success.They retain 7c when receiving an it'nal sms and the sender's ntw the other 7.This happens in Europe since 2002.
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Posted: 2004-06-03 21:18
