The process is simple and it works just like a voice call. You are charged twice, when you send and when you receive international messages, so take that into account when you send texts the “old-school” way. The cost varies from one carrier to another. You can send an international SMS to a phone by using your carrier data roaming plan. Use Wi-Fi instead, and download one or two apps that provide international texting services. Turn off your mobile provider data or put your phone on Airplane Mode when you leave your country.
Many international text messaging apps and websites are free, meaning you won’t have to use your roaming. But rest assured, you can keep in touch with your family and friends in other countries without emptying your bank account. If you are not careful, it can lead to an astronomical increase in your bills. Sending international text messages (SMS) while you are abroad can be very expensive.
