If you do not have a received message allowance, the standard incoming text rate applies to messages that you receive. For prepaid monthly talk plans, SMS texts sent to and from the U. Messages must originate in the U. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Subscribers must have a domestic unlimited messaging plan or add-on.
However, subscribers cannot send or receive MMS messages. Many U. Cellular plans feature the sending of unlimited international SMS messages at no additional charges. However, before calling or testing international numbers, your account needs an international service feature code and text messaging service. To send an international SMS message, dial the international access code Then dial the country code, the area code, and the local telephone number.
Cellular customers can send SMS text messages to over countries. If your plan charges for text messages, the charges for international and domestic SMS messages are equivalent. Both plans feature free unlimited international SMS to over countries.
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Messaging rates vary according to your plan. Standard text messages SMS can have up to characters. Extended text messages EMS can have up to characters. Multimedia messages MMS can have up to characters in addition to pictures, videos, sound clips and more.
If you write a text message that's more than characters, the message will send as an EMS. Depending on the wireless carrier and device, the recipient may receive the message as a single message or as multiple messages in a row. Most devices have both audible and visual notifications when a message has been received. Generally, if an envelope or chat bubble icon appears on your screen, it means you've gotten a message. You may also see a number appear over your messaging app icon.
Device-specific visual instructions about messaging are available for many devices in our interactive device simulators. Select your device from the list and select the Texting section. If your device isn't listed, go to the Device Support page for your device and tap or click the User Guide link at the top of the page. Note: Sign in with your mobile number and My Verizon password. If you're the Account Owner or Account Manager , you can view the message usage details for another line on your account.
However, you can't see the actual content of the messages sent and received on another line. The Account Owner and Account Managers can view the message usage details for each line on their account in My Verizon.
Message usage details include the mobile number, date and time of each message sent and received. There's no way to view the actual content of texts sent or received on other lines of your account. To view message usage details:. Your message usage details will display. Have a prepaid account? Get step-by-step instructions:. If a message is sent to you while your device is off or outside of the Verizon Wireless coverage area, your message will be stored for later delivery.
Your device must be turned back on and have coverage for the message to be delivered to you. The network will attempt to deliver the message for 5 days hours from the date of receipt. Messages not delivered within 5 days will be deleted. If your device's memory is full, you may not be able to send or receive messages.
Memory capacity varies by make and model of the device. You'll receive a warning that the memory is almost full or already full message varies by device. A message confirming the cancellation will be sent to your phone. You can block unwanted texts from up to 5 numbers, internet domains or email addresses on the Blocks page in My Verizon. This will prevent them from contacting you. These blocks are temporary and expire after 90 days. Smart Family blocks remain in place until you change them.
You can send messages to mobile numbers and email addresses. Many US landline numbers are also able to receive texts. Note: You can also send texts to US landline numbers that aren't text-enabled. Messages to most mobile numbers in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico simply require the digit mobile number.
Additional country codes may be required to send messages to other countries. Refer to the International Services while in the US page for more information. Note: International messaging while in the US is included with your plan if you have:.
The steps for sending messages vary by device, but here are general instructions for sending a text from your mobile device:. For detailed instructions on texting with your specific device, go to our Interactive Simulator page and select your device from the list. Then select the Texting section.
Texting storage capacity varies by device. Refer to your User Guide at the top of the Device Support page for details. The number of messages that can be stored is determined by the capacity available on your device and how large the messages are. Once your inbox is full, you won't be able to receive new messages until you delete old messages. To free up space, you can upload your pictures and videos to Verizon Cloud , and delete them off your device.
There's no time limit on how long a message can be on your device, so you can save texts for as long as you like. However, if you reach the maximum storage capacity for your device, you won't be able to receive new messages until you delete old messages to create additional space. Verizon Messages stores the last 90 days of messages for you. Note: Data usage applies unless you're connected to a Wi-Fi network. Restoring from online may take some time if you have a lot of messages to restore.
Most devices don't offer the ability to print a message directly from the messaging app. However, you can forward texts to an email address, and view or print them just like any other email. If you're having trouble sending or receiving texts, our Troubleshooting Assistant may be able to help you resolve the issue. Select your device from the list and go to the Messaging section for troubleshooting steps.
International messaging - If you're having trouble texting an international number, make sure you're using the correct dialing instructions for the country you're texting.
Refer to the International Services page for country-specific dialing instructions. Accessibility Resource Center Skip to main content. Personal Business. Shop Shop Shop Close.
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