How come International Messaging with the MORE plan isn't free?

[JMacz0756]

I recently upgraded my plan to "MORE Everything" because International Messaging was promised to be free.

My daughter planned a trip to India and we signed up for International Data to cover her data usage.

When my daughter returned, we were charged $0.50 for each text message that she sent.

How can Verizon advertise free International Messaging on the "MORE Everything" Plan  if it isn't free?

[gurase · Accepted solution]

It's free texting TO international numbers while you are in the US, not free texting while you are abroad.

[gurase]

http://www.verizonwireless.com/wcms/global/international-messaging.html

[#4]

READING the FAQ beforehand helps a lot. Notice the part I bolded and italics

General Information

1. What is International Messaging? International Messaging is a service that lets you send text and multimedia messages to select international locations from your mobile device. While you’re in the US in the Verizon Wireless coverage area, you can send text messages to over 200 countries and multimedia messages to over 100 countries around the world.
   
   

[JMacz0756]

Thanks for the responses.

I'll check more carefully in the future.