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International Text Messaging

1. What is International Text Messaging?
2. How do I send international text messages?
3. What are the rates for international text messages?

1. What is International Text Messaging?
   International Text Messaging allows you to send and receive text messages from your wireless phone to select international destinations while within the Verizon Wireless Nationwide Coverage Area. For more information, including rate and coverage information, visit our International Text Messaging web page.
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2. How do I send international text messages?
   To send international text messages to destinations outside of the US that use 10-digit dialing, simply enter the 10-digit phone number of the message recipient as you would when sending a domestic text message. To send a text message to a destination outside of the US that does not use 10-digit dialing, you must start with 011. Next, you must use the country code, and then the number you wish to reach. For additional information on dialing patterns for specific countries, visit our International Text Messaging web page.
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3. What are the rates for international text messages?
   For additional information including rate and coverage information, visit our International Text Messaging web page.
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