SMS charges apply if the SMS message is sent via the Deputy platforms (Web app/iPad/mobile apps). An example of this would be, publishing schedules using SMS. There is no charge for receiving SMS messages, however, employees are responsible for normal carrier fees when responding to SMS messages from Deputy. SMS charges vary by country and apply per 160 characters. US - 1c USD UK - 5p GBP Australia - 5c AUD Rest of World - 7c USD Please note many SMS messages sent via Deputy exceed 160 characters. The prices above are exclusive of any applicable taxes.