Text messaging (SMS)
Chat with almost all mobile users!* Use messaging to vote and participate in TV contests, trivia games and special offers!
Messages received are FREE for all Vidéotron Wireless subscribers**. Subscribe to one of the following text messaging options and take advantage of great rates: 30, 125 or 2500 text messages per month.
Note : Note: each additional text message sent costs 15¢. Text messages to the US or abroad, as well as multimedia messages, are not included in text messaging. These services are billed at 50¢ per message. Note that a text message includes a maximum of 160 characters.
[1] The recipient's phone must be compatible with the technology supporting the text message.
Questions and answers
- What is text messaging?
Text messaging lets you exchange alphanumeric messages between wireless devices that offer this function, and do so on all Canadian networks, most U.S. networks, and anywhere else in the world with the required technology.
Texting is not only about chatting with friends. You can also enter contests, take part in radio or TV shows, and much, much more!
Individual messages are limited to 160 characters.
- What are the benefits of text messaging?
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- No subscription is required. All of our wireless devices enable the exchange of text messages.
- The service is available anywhere, anytime. If your wireless works, you can send or receive text messages.
- Text messaging is a discreet way of having a conversation (non-intrusive and no interruptions).
- You save time: text messaging is faster than e-mailing. Texting is an easy and quick way to stay in touch.
- There's no spam with text messages.
- Messages are automatically saved, so that you can reread them later.
- Text messaging lets you receive real-time information on your wireless (example: weather updates).
- Can I send a text message to someone who is not subscribed to Videotron Wireless service?
Yes, text messages can be exchanged between any telecommunication company in North America and in many other countries. Before sending a text message overseas, make sure the service provider at destination has an agreement with Videotron.
