Can't see why I'm getting a bill for SMS messages

Hi All
I am trying to find an answer to this and I'm hoping you might be able to help.
I have an iPhone 5 on a contract with a UK carrier ( O2 ). I often travel to the Middle East so to avoid horrendous call and data charges, I turn off cellular services and just to make sure I turn off the 'Send as SMS' option too. I would assume that this restricts me to Wi-Fi use only, which is what I want.
However my latest bill shows over $50 work of SMS charges for 'non-EU roaming' and I'm stumped as to why that might be.
Can anyone shed any light, please ?

Send as SMS only applies to iMessages (sent over wifi or cell data). You can see this option disppears if you trun off iMessage.
Regular SMS (sent to non-iMessage users) can still be sent. If you send a message in the Messages app and it is green, it is SMS and you will be charge for SMS text message.
I turn off cellular services
Settings > General > Cellular  - Cellular data does not turn off all cell use. It turns off the cell data path.
SMS does not use cell data. It uses SMS/text data.
iMessages use cell data, as does web & email.

Similar Messages

  • Why am I getting double billed for VOD movies?

    At least twice now I have been double billed for VOD movies. Once on a movie that I just rented once and watched. Two other times for movies I stopped watching, then resumed watching well within the 48-hour time frame.

    Hello mpfrank
    Did you contact the billing department and get this resolved?

  • Why do I have a constant notification on my settings? How do I get rid of it? Looked through everything and can't see why it's there

    Why do I have a constant notification on my settings? How do I get rid of it? Looked through everything and can't see why it's there

    Restore from a backup will get you some 'other' back.
    Still not happy, Restore in iTunes, Setup as new. Sync back personal data using iTunes Tabs

  • My iPhone 4s gets really warm. Can someone explain why? It gets warm ( not hot though ) when I'm browsing.

    My iPhone 4s gets really warm. Can someone explain why? It gets warm when I'm browsing.

    computer CPUs use very small wires that heat up when electricity is passed through them. Its actually one of the major limiting factors in miniaturization, making the wires too small and they melt.

  • I have a new i phone6 and cant watch the photos i had in my old iphone 4- i can see in the i cloud a line showing last backup of my old i phone 4 but can't see the pictures i have there - tnx for the support

    I have a new i phone6 and cant watch the photos i had in my old iphone 4- i can see in the i cloud a line showing last backup of my old i phone 4 but can't see the pictures i have there - tnx for the support

    Yes.
    Just call your provider and tell them what you want and they will help you get it done properly.

  • I can't see the iPad option in the preview for the overlays or the folio builder.

    I can't see the iPad option in the preview for the folio overlays or the folio buider.
    I have the content viewer on my iPad and I am logged into it.  This was working before.  Getting a new version of the app does work.
    Please help.

    Hi Bob,
    I think there's still something amiss here.
    I have the v25 Folio Producer Tools for CS5.5 and the v25 Folio Builder panel. (I'm on 10.6.8 for reference.)
    I also have the latest v25 CV from the App Store, and with my iPad Mini plugged in, and the Content Viewer open, the option to side-load still isn't showing.
    I thought it might be because I also had a v24 viewer (custom built) installed, but that's not the case. I uninstalled both of them and just downloaded the v25 viewer from the App Store. The result was the same.

  • Can we see iOS 7 color palette style / theme for Mac OS X in near future?

    Can we see iOS 7 color palette style / theme for Mac OS X in near future?

    Try your luck with the Magic Eight Ball. That will give you just as reliable an answer as you will get here.
    Seriously, nobody that knows the answer to that question will be able to post it here without breaking a non-disclosure agreement.

  • Why did I get charged again for items I have already purchased?

    Why did I get charged again for items I have already purchased?

    My theory is that because the original appleID wasn't an email, they're making you switch to it when you update to iOS5.  So that creates essentially a new appleID and it isn't recognized as the one that originally made all your purchases.  Sign out of the Store and then sign in using your old ID and it should do the trick.
    The other alternative is to sync your apps rather than reinstalling them....if you can.  Hope the phone service helps.

  • How can I see that a file has been sent for workflow?

    How can I see that a file has been sent for workflow?
    During the workflow phase, the file is locked for workflow. But when the file has been approved (or denied) it will have the same status as it did before the workflow process (unless you trigger the workflow by changing its location).
    You can see the workflow history in the "My Request" view, but this way of determining whether a file has been approved seems complicated.
    Best regards
    Magnus

    Hi,
    Thanks for the transaction code, but my question is not answered yet.
    For example, I use STMS_IMPORT in the Development environement to see the list of the transport that has been made in that environement.
    I now have a list of these transports, with a status. But I wanna know if that transport that has been created in the Development environement has been moved to the Sandbox environement.
    STMS_IMPORT shows me only the list of transports that has been created in that environement. It doesn't tell me if a transport in DVL has been moved in the QAS, SANDBOX or PRODUCTION environment.
    Thanks again,
    Julien

  • I can't see how to edit PDF inside Portfolio for Acrobat X. In Acrobat 9 Pro

    I can't see how to edit PDF inside Portfolio for Acrobat X. I can do this in Acrobat 9 Pro with the Document pull down menu. Did they take this away in Acrobat X?

    Whether it's maxed or not doesn't make any difference.
    The bottom part of the image/scroll bar is always under the Windows taskbar any time the URL is opened.
    It is always fixed by doing something, either switching to and back from another window, or turning on and off one or more toolbars.
    That shouldn't be necessary. The bottom part should be visible when the URL is opened.

  • Hi can anyone help me how to get facetime application for iphone 4s

    Hi
    can anyone help me how to get facetime application for iphone 4s since i am not able to find it.

    FaceTime is builtin, there's no icon. Use your Contacts app and if the recipient has iPhone 4/4S, iPod Touch 4th G, iPad 2 or Mac, you can FaceTime them using Wi-Fi.
    Message was edited by: ckuan

  • How can I see the status of Rejected Documents sent for Approval from KM

    I have a folder which is Approval Enabled. Now on sending a document to the approver ,if he rejects it from UWL ,how can i see it in KM ? Thank you for any input provided in advance . In UWL I cannot see it .

    You can see if a document is rejected from KM folder in which the document is there .From the document level(which you have sent) click on the arrow and select Details . A new Window opens up .Now go to Actions>>approval .You will see the name of the approver who has rejected your document .Now you can resend it or skip it . This is how you do it .

  • Can I stop a download and get a refund for an iBook purchase ?

    Can I stop a download and get a refund for an iBook purchase ?

    Once the Download starts the Purchase is a done deal. (All Sales are Final.)
    However... if you desire...  Contact iTunes Customer Service and request assistance
    Use this Link  >  Apple  Support  iTunes Store  Contact

  • When I open an event I can only see one photo. The view option for dispaying thumbnails is greyed.

    When I open an event I can only see one photo. The view option for dispaying thumbnails is greyed. Iphoto '08 has worked perfectly for years. Suddenly it's balky~

    Have you tried moving the thumbnail size slider at the botton on the screen?
    LN

  • Why do I get a "computer not authorized message" when it is authorized?

    Does anyone know why do I get a "computer not authorized message" when it is authorized and how to fix the problem?  I downloaded a couple of new apps on my iPhone and these wont sych with my iMac

    i have the same problem but i have not found a way to fix it

Maybe you are looking for