Blocking text message from Android - still charged?

[pjny]

Hi,

I want to block text messages on ios 9.3 from someone who sends group messages to my ATT iphone 6s+. Since they have Android or dumb phone I am getting charged due to overages on my text plan.

If I set "block this caller" in my contacts are the texts being rejected and not count towards my total text messages? Or is iphone just deleting incoming text messages but ATT is adding 1 text message to my total count for each time this person sends?

i have a 200 text message plan and only reserve it for emergencies for green bubble friends. Most of the people I know use imessage.

Thanks.

 

[kerrikins]

A setting on your phone doesn't block the message to the network, so you would still get charged. Does AT&T offer anything that allows you to block at a network level just one specific person? If not, you may want to just block texts entirely and tell people to iMessage/Whatsapp/Facebook message you until the person stops messaging you that way.

Or you could talk to them and ask them to stop.

 

[IFRIT]

Such BS that in the USA you get charged for incoming text messages.

 

[aristobrat]

Such BS that in the USA you get charged for incoming text messages.

That's pretty rare with current plans, IIRC. Usually when you hear "AT&T/iPhone/200 message text limit", it's in reference to someone whose holding on to one of the original iPhone plans from back in 2007/2008.

 

[pjny]

Thanks. Already asked person to stop sending those annoying group "inspirational" texts that only serve to piss you off lol. I also get mobile spam and trying to block those too. Thanks.

 

[C DM]

Thanks. Already asked person to stop sending those annoying group "inspirational" texts that only serve to piss you off lol. I also get mobile spam and trying to block those too. Thanks.

I'd check with your carrier and see if that number can be blocked through them--usually you can do it via your account on their web site, or you can contact them directly and they can likely help you out.

 

[lordofthereef]

Thanks. Already asked person to stop sending those annoying group "inspirational" texts that only serve to piss you off lol. I also get mobile spam and trying to block those too. Thanks.

Contact ATT. They can put a block in for you if.you deem it harassment. Won't charge you for that.

 

[ohio.emt]

Contact ATT. They can put a block in for you if.you deem it harassment. Won't charge you for that.

Yup, I'd call att and report it as harassment, and they should work with you on it.

If that doesn't resolve it as a last resort depending on your relationship with the sender. I'd contact them again and advise them if they don't stop you will file telecommunications harassment charges. If there is such laws where you live.

 

[throAU]

That's pretty rare with current plans, IIRC. Usually when you hear "AT&T/iPhone/200 message text limit", it's in reference to someone whose holding on to one of the original iPhone plans from back in 2007/2008.

Was still BS back then.

Here in Australia we have never been charged for receiving messages or calls unless the call is operator connected via a reverse charge service and the recipient consents (i.e., "hi, xxx is calling you reverse charge, do you accept?" before the calling party is connected).

We do get (and always have been getting) screwed on data though.

 

[Newtons Apple]

I thought text messages were pretty well free for everyone.

 

[aristobrat]

I thought text messages were pretty well free for everyone.

FWIW.

AT&T and Apple Announce Simple, Affordable Service Plans for iPhone
All Plans Include Unlimited Data & Visual Voicemail


ATLANTA and CUPERTINO, California—June 26, 2007—AT&T Inc. and Apple® today announced three simple, affordable service plans for iPhone™ which start at just $59.99 per month. All three plans include unlimited data, Visual Voicemail, 200 SMS text messages, roll-over minutes and unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling.

 

[AlecEdworthy]

Why oh why are US carriers still limiting text messages so much? They are tiny, super tiny and practically lost in the background noise of data etc. Most mainstream contracts in the UK offer "all you can eat" text messages or such large free amounts (3000, 5000 etc) as to be practically unlimited. Even PAYG deals have pretty high numbers of bundled texts now.

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[C DM]

Why oh why are US carriers still limiting text messages so much? They are tiny, super tiny and practically lost in the background noise of data etc. Most mainstream contracts in the UK offer "all you can eat" text messages or such large free amounts (3000, 5000 etc) as to be practically unlimited. Even PAYG deals have pretty high numbers of bundled texts now.

A

It's mostly like that in US as well those days.