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SMS

  • Calls, SMS, Email

SMS (Short Message Service) allows users to exchange text messages between phone numbers.

Free

See how to use it.

Displayed content

Reception time
Notifies the time when a message is received.
Caller
If you are registered in the phonebook, your name will be displayed as it appears in the phonebook.
This is the body text.
You can send and receive text messages using kanji, hiragana, katakana, English letters, numbers, and symbols.
  • If your phone number is already entered, you can directly call that number.
  • If your email address is already entered, you can create an email right away.

SMS sending and receiving charges

Sending charges

When using Rakuten Link
0 yen
When using regular SMS
1 to 70 characters: 3 yen (3.3 yen incl. tax)
71 to 134 characters: 6 yen (6.6 yen incl. tax)
135 to 201 characters: 9 yen (9.9 yen incl. tax)
202 to 268 characters: 12 yen (13.2 yen incl. tax)
269 to 335 characters: 15 yen (16.5 yen incl. tax)
336 to 402 characters: 18 yen (19.8 yen incl. tax)
403 to 469 characters: 21 yen (23.1 yen incl. tax)
470 to 536 characters: 24 yen (26.4 yen incl. tax)
537 to 603 characters: 27 yen (29.7 yen incl. tax)
604 to 670 characters: 30 yen (33 yen incl. tax)

Receiving charges

When using Rakuten Link
0 yen
When using regular SMS
0 yen
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For information on SMS usage, including international SMS, please refer to the International SMS page.

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See how to use it.
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Call, SMS and email services

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※1 The first month free applies to the initial application for unlimited calls. Conditions apply. There is a daily limit on SMS sending. Please check the usage precautions.

※2 Wi-Fi connection is required.

※3 For new Rakuten Mobile users: Apply for Rakuten Turbo for the first time. Term Limited Points will be awarded around the end of the second month after the month in which usage of both Rakuten Turbo and Rakuten SAIKYO Plan is confirmed. Points are valid for 6 months from the date of award.

※4 First-time applicants only. Other conditions apply.

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