Features - Text Messaging

Find answers to common Straighttalk questions below.

Text messaging is a quick and easy way to stay in touch with your friends and family when it's difficult to talk. You can send a message of up to 160 characters directly to most other wireless phones.

When receiving a text message, your phone will display a message-waiting indicator (a closed envelope) on the top of your display.

Your phone will display, "Message Sent."

Please go to www.straighttalk.com/Phones, click on the "Learn More" icon below your phone model, and go to the "Sending a Message" Tutorial in the "Messaging" section.

Please go to www.straighttalk.com/Phones, click on the "Learn More" icon below your phone model, and go to the "Receiving a Message" Tutorial in the "Messaging" section.

Once the text message is open, the phone will display the option to delete the text message. If it is an older message, proceed to your message inbox and delete the message.

The $30 All You Need Plan offers includes Unlimited messages. The $45 Unlimited Plan also includes unlimited Text or Multimedia messaging.

Yes, by entering each person's phone number. A space must be inserted between each entry. Selected phone models also allow you to enter an e-mail address in the destination field.

At this time, the Straight Talk Samsung Galaxy Precedent™ (M828C) and LG Optimus Q™ (L55C) includes unlimited international text messaging to the available destinations at no additional charge with an Unlimited Plans.

No, you need to have a Straight Talk Samsung Galaxy Precedent™ (M828C) or LG Optimus Q™ (L55C).

No additional cost. International text messages to the available destinations are included in the Unlimited Plans on the Straight Talk Samsung Galaxy Precedent™ (M828C) and LG Optimus Q™ (L55C).

Dial 011+ country code + city code + destination number. For example, 011+502+2+2541258.

Using your keypad / keyboard enter 011+contry code + city code + destination.

For a list of available destinations,click here.

We do not support the Text to Landline feature.