If I ask my service provider to restrict my cell phone from accepting telephone calls while I'm on vacation overseas, can I still receive text (SMS) messages.
2006-09-29 12:51:09 · 13 answers · asked by cdnponygirl 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
It would help to know the name of your provider, but in general yes, you can restrict voice service but not SMS. I work for a cell phone service carrier.
SMS uses such a small amount of bandwidth compared to voice that it's quite frankly hard for me to believe providers charge for it.
2006-09-29 13:00:45 · answer #1 · answered by spongeworthy_us 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think whomever you restrict from calling will also be unable to text you, since the cell text features are usually listed by the caller/texter's
phone number. What you might want to do is restrict your calls, but allow for internet access via telephone for a specific messenger service or mailbox to receive your messages. That's what I did for my vacationing and it worked out great!
Enjoy your vacation!
2006-09-29 13:00:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most cell carriers provide the text service for a fee, so check all the details out with your carrier.
2006-09-29 13:01:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes a Cell phone can recieve text messages.but be careful Text messages cost money
2006-09-29 12:59:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, lots of cell phones have the text message feature. Some cell phones have text messaging.
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2014-09-11 05:04:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you still can but you don't really need to call your provider, you can adjust the call barring for roaming option on your phone to reject voice call but still able to accept and send text or mms messages
2006-09-29 21:54:59 · answer #7 · answered by jingleh4m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whre you are. When i was in Mexico my phone worked just fine, when I went to Costa Rica my cell phone didn;t work at all.... wouldn't even show the time.
2006-09-29 15:45:22 · answer #8 · answered by eeeeeeeeclipse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i have had my svc suspended because i couldnt find it and text messages still came through. it may depend on the carrier you use also
2006-09-29 12:58:58 · answer #9 · answered by Say It Again M'am 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is something you will have to ask your provider. Probably not.
2006-09-29 12:58:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋