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What is free inbound SMS while overseas?

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Free inbound SMS while overseas means that when you receive text messages on your mobile phone while you're outside your home country, you won't be charged for them. These inbound messages are completely free (pending you are in an eligible country which we service - check the full list below). We offer this service because we understand the importance of staying connected with friends and family without worrying about extra costs. Please note again that there are country limitations, to find out which countries are included in this free inbound SMS offering please review the list below:
The free inbound SMS offering applies while in the following countries:
Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cook Islands, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Nauru, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine (State of), Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam.
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