long distance texting cost
It costs just $0.25 to send a text message from the U.S. to an international number. For customers who frequently send text messages to family or friends overseas, AT&Tâs International Long Distance Messaging package includes 100 text messages sent from the U.S. for $10 a month.
Best Answer: Verizon charges $0.15 to send or receive texts to and from Mexico (also Canada and Puerto Rico). Only to other International countries will you get charged $0.25 to send. Depending on your calling plan, domestic long distance (within the U. S.) text or calling is not charged extra. International (to another country) text or calling is charge a fee that differs from country to country. Basicly, your carrier has been able to secure a business contract with carriers overseas which cost them money and in return charge long distance fees to offset the loss. The exact fee charged epends on the country you're calling/texting and you should contact customer service to get the exact amount per text/minute.