What is the cost of receiving text message on UK Orange mobile in Japan?

[Booie]

Hi, I'm going to Japan, and I'm going to keep my mobile on just in case although I won't use it. My phone should work in Japan. Most of my friends know that I will be away so they won't ring or text me but if somebody texts me or rings me, what would the cost be on receiving phone call or receiving text message? Of course safest thing to do is to switch off completely, but would be nice to know the cost. Thank you!

[Carl_the_Truth]

Your phone isn't going to work at all unless your phone carrier has connections with a Japanese company.I don't know of anyone who has international roaming.
Just leave it home and enjoy your trip.

[Chris M]

More than its worth! Try renting a phone in UK - Mobell are very fair (I hope, I'm using them!) and they deliver for free. My son in Japan says that they are ridiculously easy to rent at Narita and cheaper than this. I just don't want the uncertainty of leaving it until then...

You may be more laid-back/adventurous. I have my wife with me ;-)

[Robyn]

UK phones don't work in Japan at all unless they're those 4G things. 2 for the US, 1 for Europe, and the other for Japan (and Korea too I believe.)

This is regardless of what any imbecile at the shop might claim.

Remember that.

[Robyn]

UK phones don't work in Japan at all unless they're those 4G things. 2 for the US, 1 for Europe, and the other for Japan (and Korea too I believe.)

This is regardless of what any imbecile at the shop might claim.

Remember that.