https://forum.bell.ca/t5/mobility/receiving-texts-over-wifi/m-p/31558#M4236 <P>Yes, you can as long as you are using Wi-Fi. There will be a charge for any calls or texts sent &amp; received with roaming turned off unless your mobility plan includes U.S. calling &amp; texting. You can avoid calls &amp; text charges with roaming off.</P><P>If you want to avoid all charges, then, I would also turn on Airplane Mode. <STRONG>You won't be able to send or receive text messages</STRONG><SPAN>&nbsp;or phone calls, or use data services, but you could connect to a Wi-Fi network to check your email or browse the internet. If your phone is in airplane mode, you will NOT receive a roaming notification text message.</SPAN></P><P class=""><STRONG>What do I need to know about coverage and rates while travelling to the U.S.?</STRONG></P><P class=""><A href="https://support.bell.ca/mobility/network_coverage/how_to_use_my_mobile_phone_in_the_united_states?step=4#:~:text=Text%20messaging%20charges,-When%20you%20send&amp;text=*%20Text%20messages%20you%20send%20in,your%20bundle%20are%20%240.20%20each)." target="_blank" rel="noopener">What do I need to know about coverage and rates while travelling to the U.S.? : Text messaging charges (bell.ca)</A></P> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 19:27:00 GMT WelshTerrier 2023-10-07T19:27:00Z https://forum.bell.ca/t5/mobility/receiving-texts-over-wifi/m-p/31548#M4234 <P><SPAN>If I travel to US and I am not roaming but connected to WIFI, can I receive text messages? For example, to receive a two-factor authentication code.</SPAN></P> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 17:51:45 GMT https://forum.bell.ca/t5/mobility/receiving-texts-over-wifi/m-p/31548#M4234 User4553 2023-10-07T17:51:45Z https://forum.bell.ca/t5/mobility/receiving-texts-over-wifi/m-p/31558#M4236 <P>Yes, you can as long as you are using Wi-Fi. There will be a charge for any calls or texts sent &amp; received with roaming turned off unless your mobility plan includes U.S. calling &amp; texting. You can avoid calls &amp; text charges with roaming off.</P><P>If you want to avoid all charges, then, I would also turn on Airplane Mode. <STRONG>You won't be able to send or receive text messages</STRONG><SPAN>&nbsp;or phone calls, or use data services, but you could connect to a Wi-Fi network to check your email or browse the internet. If your phone is in airplane mode, you will NOT receive a roaming notification text message.</SPAN></P><P class=""><STRONG>What do I need to know about coverage and rates while travelling to the U.S.?</STRONG></P><P class=""><A href="https://support.bell.ca/mobility/network_coverage/how_to_use_my_mobile_phone_in_the_united_states?step=4#:~:text=Text%20messaging%20charges,-When%20you%20send&amp;text=*%20Text%20messages%20you%20send%20in,your%20bundle%20are%20%240.20%20each)." target="_blank" rel="noopener">What do I need to know about coverage and rates while travelling to the U.S.? : Text messaging charges (bell.ca)</A></P> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 19:27:00 GMT https://forum.bell.ca/t5/mobility/receiving-texts-over-wifi/m-p/31558#M4236 WelshTerrier 2023-10-07T19:27:00Z https://forum.bell.ca/t5/mobility/receiving-texts-over-wifi/m-p/32953#M4567 <P>i am in Mexico on vacation. my phone is in Airplane mode and cellular data is off. Will I be charged for sending text messages while using wifi?</P> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:56:38 GMT https://forum.bell.ca/t5/mobility/receiving-texts-over-wifi/m-p/32953#M4567 travellerB 2023-10-23T15:56:38Z