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how does international texting appear on bill?

  • April 1, 2026
  • 6 replies
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Hi all,

My plan says international texting included, but bill line says “UL CAN SMS and MMS”.

That doesn't seem to suggest international texting. Can anyone shed some light? 

Best answer by Dennis

Yes you are covered to send and receive international SMS from Canada.  However, note that MMS is Canada wide only and not international

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  • Mobile Master
  • April 1, 2026

The UL CAN SMS and MMS on your bill means you have unlimited Canada wide text and picture messaging. It does not include international texting by default. This plan covers unlimited SMS and MMS to Canadian numbers and incoming roaming SMS when you are traveling. If you want to text internationally, you would need to add the Unlimited International SMS perk. This lets you send and receive unlimited international SMS and MMS from Canada at no extra cost. On your bill, your base plan shows unlimited SMS and MMS for Canada. If you add the international perk, it typically appears as a separate line item or perk notation. The CAN in the billing code specifically signals Canadian coverage only. Also, international texting is a distinct add-on you would pick separately in Self Serve. 


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  • Connector
  • April 1, 2026

Under ‘manage my plan’ it says international texting is already included. 


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  • Mobile Master
  • April 1, 2026

Hi there,

have you recently switched to the Can/US/Mexico plan that includes International SMS or have you had that plan for a while? If recent, was the bill issued before you switched the plan? As this would explain why it is not showing.


Dinh
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  • Mobile Master
  • April 1, 2026

Under ‘manage my plan’ it says international texting is already included. 

Did you see something similar like the snapshot below in your plan description?

If that is the case, your plan includes "only" outgoing international SMS,  international MMS is not included. (Sending from Canada)

And the plan does include both sending/receiving SMS and MMS for Canadian numbers. (Sending from Canada)


  • Author
  • Connector
  • April 1, 2026

Yes

 It says international SMS in the plan description, but “UL can SMS and MMS" am I covered to send and receive international SMS from/in Canada?


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  • Mobile Master
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  • April 2, 2026

Yes you are covered to send and receive international SMS from Canada.  However, note that MMS is Canada wide only and not international