How to Send a Text From Arizona to Brisbane, Australia

Texting to Brisbane, Australia is the same as regular texting with the addition of an international dialing code and a country code.

Text messaging or short message service (SMS) is a popular mode of communication among cell phone users. Text messaging provides the convenience of sending brief messages, such as driving directions, meeting reminders, appointments or telephone numbers to the recipient. Messages sent via texting are routed to the recipient's cell phone. Text messaging service delivers your message to any cell phone nationwide and globally. Sending a text message to a friend or acquaintance in Australia requires the addition of the international dialing code and a country code to the same procedure as normal texting.

Instructions

1. Navigate to the "SMS" or "Messages" option on your cell phone. Typically, the option is located on the home screen of the cell phone.

2. Select the option to create a new text message.

3. Enter "01161" and the cell phone number of the recipient located in Brisbane, Australia.

4. Type your desired text message. Press "Send" to deliver the message to the recipient. Depending on the cell phone model, the "Send" button may vary.

Tips & Warnings

• International text charges will be applied for sending message from the U.S. to Australia; consult your cell phone carrier for the network charges.

References

• Verizon Wireless: Sending a Text Message to Australia From the U.S.