Does it cost me to send an imessage to a uk number from overseas (Sri Lanka)? I also have a uk number. And would it cost them to send an iMessage to me?
does it matter if WiFi is used or cellular data?
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imessage international cost?
Best answer by Natalie W
That is correct
If the person is using WiFi, the same rules should apply but it would be worth them checking with their provider to be sure.
Nat
+26You can send an iMessage using a cellular (mobile data) or Wi-Fi network connection,
The Apple iMessage service requires an Internet connection to work - either using the data allowance of your cellular (mobile) service provider’s plan or a Wi-Fi network connection.
+24Hey there
If you’re in the UK, it shouldn’t cost you to send iMessages, as these are sent via data/Wi-Fi, and not via SMS.
You will need to ensure both yours and their Wi-Fi/data can send/receive the iMessage however, otherwise it may send as a regular text, and then you’d be charged for that.
Thanks,
Tyler
Thanks all. So if I’m in Sri Lanka and use wifi to send an iMessage to a UK phone, I won’t be charged? But I will if I use cellular data? What rules applies for the person in UK sending iMessages to me?
That is correct
If the person is using WiFi, the same rules should apply but it would be worth them checking with their provider to be sure.
Nat
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