Can I Text-Message my Cousin in México? Is There an Extra Charge? Or Is It Just like a Normal Text?

Question

I know that for México, to dial a cell phone there you drop the "044" (the prefix for about 90% of all cell phones in México), but you have to add a "1" after the country code (52 for México).

For e.g., let's say my cousin's # in Monterrey is 044-81-12345678

From the US, I have to dial

<011> the international long-distance code, +
<52> the country code for México, +
<1> the new code denoting long distance to a cell in Mexico, +
(Drop the 044 here)
<81> the city code for Monterrey, México, +


But would I have to pay this long-distance charge for sending a text too? Is it regarded as a call? I don't have any long-distance plan on my phone to call México. I've heard from my aunt in Texas that without a plan, calls to México are charged as $1.50 or even $2.50 a minute, depending on the service provider.

Answer 1

Yes, you can...I work for tmobile and we charge .15 per text.

Answer 2

Depending on your calling plan, domestic long distance (within the U. S.) text or calling is not charged extra. International (to another country) text or calling is charge a fee that differs from country to country. Basicly, your carrier has been able to secure a business contract with carriers overseas which cost them money and in return charge long distance fees to offset the loss. The exact fee charged epends on the country you're calling/texting and you should contact customer service to get the exact amount per text/minute.

Answer 3

You can't send a text internationally without a special plan. I've tried it.