Can someone in the US text someone in Australia?
United States cellular service providers typically charge extra to send SMS text messages to a phone in another country. The charges can quickly add up, as the cost to send and receive a message from Australia can be more than 25 cents each.
Are text messages legally binding in Australia?
Generally, though, in such cases, the offeree may accept through any means, such as letter, telephone, email, or text message. As long as it has been sufficiently communicated to the offeror by the offeree, it will be a valid communication.
How do I text an American cell phone from Australia?
the character “+” (without quotation marks) -> country code -> area code (or mobile area code) – phone number.
How do I text internationally from Australia Optus?
Examples: To call the Australian landline number: 03 9XXX XXXX you’d dial: + 61 3 9XXX XXXX from an overseas destination. To call/SMS the mobile number: 0421 0XX XXX you’d dial: + 61 421 0XX XXX from an overseas destination.
Can you text someone in a foreign country?
Texting from your smartphone in another country means you will pay to send and receive texts messages if you send a traditional SMS. Luckily, there are free ways to send texts using WiFi. However, you must use texting and messaging apps to do this. There are a number of great apps for texting and messaging over WiFi.
How do I send a text message from UK to Australia?
For someone to send you a text message from overseas, they’ll need to enter your number in international format:
- Enter exit code ‘+’.
- Enter Australian country code ’61’.
- Enter your mobile number without the ‘0’ at the start.
Can you get in trouble for sending a text?
You can read the entire statute here. Sending text messages is a freedom of speech issue protected by the First Amendment. This is why — in the abstract — it is perfectly legal to do it the vast majority of the time. For legal advice about any circumstance you should consult an attorney directly.
Do texts hold up in court?
Text messaging leaves an electronic record of dialogue that can be entered as evidence in court. Like other forms of written evidence, text messages must be authenticated in order to be admitted (see this article on admissibility by Steve Good).