Key Takeaways
A report says that the roaming tariff market size is expected to reach USD 81.58 billion in 2024. Sending an SMS or the cost of that SMS to another country depends on certain factors like: -
- Country you are sending and receiving the message from,
- Phone you are using to send and receive and
- Network carrier or service provider being used
- Type of message i.e. whether it is OTP SMS verification, transactional SMS or promotional SMS
- Local/ global SMS regulations
Sending an SMS or text message to a number with roaming facilities in another country will not cost you charges however if the sim originates in another country, the charges may apply.
SMS charges in different countries
Different countries have different charges for sending and receiving text messages. These charges are based on the various rules & regulations followed in the country.
For instance, In India, where DLT registration is required, the roaming charges of particular network carrier may be applicable which may or may not have limitations of number of messages to send or receive, length of texts, roaming package validity when travelling internationally.
You can check out our SMS pricing calculator for the detailed country wise pricing.
Here are some charges applicable in different countries for text messages with Message Now by Message Central.
- United States
0.0078 USD per message.
- United Kingdom
0.053 USD per message.
- Canada
0.0104 USD per message.
- Australia
0.0185 USD per message.
- France
0.0798 USD per message.
- Brazil
0.0234 USD per message.
- China
0.0436 USD per message.
- Japan
0.084 USD per message.
How to save SMS Charges in other Countries
Here are some ways to save messaging or SMS charges when sending a message to a different country
WhatsApp is a popular and widely used application for communicating not just personally as well as professionally. One can send text messages, multimedia messages, documents and connect over calls.
The application only requires a stable internet connection like mobile data or Wi-Fi to send and receive messages therefore, there are no extra charges for sending SMSs. In addition to WhatsApp marketing, businesses can also use WhatsApp OTP for authenticating users.
- Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger is the official messaging application of Facebook which allows users to send and receive messages through internet connection. You can use it on your mobile phone and desktop.
Facebook Messenger allows users to send and receive multimedia messages, video & audio calls and share Facebook posts. As such, it can be vital way for sending SMSs without any extra charges.
- Viber
Viber lets you send messages and make calls without any extra charges, using just your internet connection. You can chat, share photos and make voice or video calls for free with other Viber users with just a stable internet connection like mobile data or Wi-Fi without any extra charges.
- RCS Messaging
RCS (Rich Communication Services) allows you to send and receive messages over the internet without extra charges. One can enjoy texting, sharing & receiving photos and videos for free with other RCS users as long you have internet connection. Hence, RCS messaging allows to communicate without any extra charges.
We can head over to our guide on RCS and our coverage of SMS vs RCS for understanding RCS better.
WeChat is a messaging application that allows users to send and receive text messages, photos and videos through internet connection. It is a free application that does not require any extra charges for sending or receiving messages, all that you require is a stable internet connection to communicate with users.
Conclusion
In conclusion, understanding the complexities and costs of text messages when travelling to another country requires being knowledgeable of certain factors pertaining to that country. One must be extremely careful when selecting their mobile network service provider and must consider this as a major factor.
Send SMS with Message Now
Message Now is an SMS API provider by Message Central. The platform enables both transactional and promotional SMS across the globe. With the most competitive SMS rates in the industry, the deliverability is maintained by the direct operator connectivity. The platform is trusted by some of the fastest growing enterprises across 70+ countries.
You can simply signup for free to try or get in touch with the team for any custom needs.
