SMS Roaming Guide

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Activating SMS Roaming

Deactivating SMS Roaming

Sending Messages

Receiving Messages

Charges for SMS Roaming

Activating SMS Roaming

TYPE  ACT  and SEND to

This should be done about half an hour prior to leaving Sri Lanka.

This will disable calls, but will enable you to access SMS roaming while you are away.

Deactivating SMS Roaming

Once back in Sri Lanka

TYPE  DCT  and SEND to

This will enable you to receive or make calls & SMS once you return to Sri Lanka

Sending Messages

While roaming, if you wish to send an SMS to Sri Lanka, this could be done in any one of the following ways;

Eg. +94 71x xxx xxx
94 71x xxx xxx
071x xxx xxx
71x xxx xxx

While roaming, if you wish to send an SMS to another country apart from Sri Lanka this could be done as follows;

Eg. SMS to UK - +44 71x xxx xxx

Receiving Messages

From Sri Lanka and any other destination
Sender has to type message and send it to your number in the format +9471*******

Charges for SMS Roaming

Roaming rates are applicable and vary between destinations and networks you roam on. Call Mobitel Roaming Hotline on +94 714 555 555 for details

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