What does 'Standard Messaging Rates Apply' mean?

Your wireless provider charges for text messages. This is typically on a per message basis (for example, 10c per message sent or received), or on a ‘plan’ basis where you pay a single amount per month for a bucket of messages, or for unlimited messaging. When Standard Text Rates apply it means that messages sent to you will be accounted for as normal text or picture messages that you send and receive to your friends – so they are part of your normal messaging plan with your wireless provider.

If you plan on sending or receiving a lot of text messages (say more than 50 per month) you should contact your wireless provider and ask about whether any messaging plans could save you money.