Would it cost me to recieve a text from greece?

Question

My boyfriends on holiday in greece, he wants to send me a text - but would it cost me to recieve it?

Answer 1

If he uses a US card, maybe. If he uses a Greek / European card: no way. European cellphone providers don't charge by airtime, but on a "sender / caller pays all" scheme. It may cost HIM to receive a msg from YOU if he uses a European SIM; but they provide the option "block incoming when roam". So don't be sore if your msg comes back as undeliverable.

Answer 2

Not if he can find service with his usual cell phone.

However, if he is on a phone with a service based in Greece, it can run up to $2.50 U.S. currency. Ridiculous.  

Answer 3

On a cell phone, yes. By e-mail, no.

Answer 4

I believe it depends on your carrier and if your boyfriend is using a greek number or his american number.If he is using his american number then u should not get charged as it will be like receiving a text from him here in the states. If he has a greek number then you will probably get charged. for example if you have T-mobile you will get charged 15 cents per message you send and receive.