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May vary depending on your phone model. Refer to your phone user guide for more information.

• Go to the Message menu.
• Select Text, then New message.
• Write your message using the keypad on your phone.
• Press OK.
• Enter the recipient's 10-digit phone number, including the area code.
• Press Send.

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• Go to the Message menu.
• Select Text, then New message.
• Write your message using the keypad on your phone.
• Press OK.
• Enter the recipient's phone number starting with the “+” symbol and the country code.
• Press Send.

• Select the envelope icon on your home phone menu.
• Select the text message you would like to read.

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In Canada on the Fido network:

• You can use Text Messaging anywhere on the Fido network.

Outside of the Fido network in Canada, in the U.S. and Internationally:

• You can use Text messaging anywhere in the world where there is a network supporting text messaging.
• Regular roaming text messaging charges will apply. See our roaming rates and coverage maps. while traveling.
• To send a text message while traveling or to an international wireless number, you need to add the "+" symbol and the country code, followed by the recipient's mobile number.