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September 12, 2025
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Receiving texts while abroad in USA

  • September 12, 2025
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I am travelling to USA and I am wondering, if I receive a text message from someone in UK do I get charged for receiving it. Can someone advise me on this. 

Thank you 

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    Tyler C
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    September 13, 2025

    Hi there ​@Carolinebambirra, thank you for reaching out. You shouldn’t be charged for simply receiving a text there, no. However, you will be if you make call or send a text, or use data.

     

    To ensure you’re not charged, unless you plan on using roaming features, I’d simply recommend setting your bill cap to £0.00.

     

    Thanks,

    Tyler

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