If you have unlimited text, and are not connected to wifi, is it possible to send Imessages to other iphones internationally without being charged the ridiculous international fees?

So my friend is in Ireland for about 9 months, and I was wondering if it is possible for us to communicate via Imessages without accumulating extra international fees when we aren't on wifi. I know you can rack up a huge phone bill if you send regular text messages internationally, and I was wondering if Imessages make that not happen. We both have an Iphone 5s.
I know it will use data when not on wifi, but as long as you don't go over your data plan you won't be accumulating extra fees right?

jpatterson11 wrote:
I know it will use data when not on wifi, but as long as you don't go over your data plan you won't be accumulating extra fees right?
Correct (assuming your friend is not paying data roaming rates).

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