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From: Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk>
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Subject: Re: RCS messaging
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Carlos E.R. wrote:

> The reason is historical: SMS require payment in Europe, not over there.
> 
> Currently that reason doesn't hold much, because many phone plans 
> include things like a thousand sms for free, or unlimited. Not 
> everybody, though.

Even the cheapest SIM deals (under £3/month) nw include unlimited texts, 
but notionally it's still sender-pays.

Are there any USA SIMs where it's not charged per text to receive? Or do 
they have deals like the first 1,000 messages sent to you each month are 
free?