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Communicate without making a sound

Text messaging lets you connect quietly or when you’d rather not make a call—and it works from any T-Mobile wireless phone.

Short and sweet

Fast and to the point, text messaging delivers, giving you up to 160 characters to use per message:

• Send and receive messages to and from any 10-digit wireless phone number.
• Send and receive messages to and from anyone with an e-mail address—your e-mail address is simply your 10-digit phone number at tmomail.net (for example, 1234567890@tmomail.net).

Options that suit your style

Text messaging is one more way you can customize your phone to fit your life. Send and receive domestic messages for just $0.20 each, or choose a Talk + Text rate plan for unlimited text.

When you’re outside of the US and want to text someone, international roaming rates apply.

Message Blocking

T-Mobile customers can block incoming and outgoing chargeable messages (including text, picture, IM and e-mail messages).

Learn more about Message Blocking.

Want unlimited text? Get a Talk + Text plan

It’s easy to get a plan that fits the way you want to connect. If you want to send messages (including texts), choose a Talk + Text plan. Talk + Text plans include Whenever Minutes® for calls, as well as unlimited domestic messages. You can also get a Talk-only plan, or a Talk + Text + Web plan—it’s your choice.