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Texting while abroad

Mahs
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Hi I am currently in San Francisco and need to send a text message to a local cell phone I have the number but im unsure if I need to add an international code or exactly how I proceed can you advise?

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XRaySpeX
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@Mahs : Yes, you need to prefix the no. with the US country code, +1. It might be chargeable depending on the plan you are on.

As it is not in EU, if you are on contract, you may use your usual UK allowances there with up to 50 GB data per billing month if you have more, when you buy for £11.40 / month or have already as a Smart Benefit the Roam Abroad Pass or you have an EE Max Plan. Otherwise you will need to pay the charges or buy roaming add-ons as set out in https://ee.co.uk/help/help-new/roaming-costs/countries/usa.

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