Different rates are charged for message sending based on different countries. You can check the specific rates for SMS sending by tapping: “More” >> “Settings” >> “Call Settings” >> “Calling Rates”.

As you receive messages on Dingtone, you also need to pay a small amount of Dingtone credits to receive the SMS. However, the amount of Dingtone credits needed to receive SMS is usually less than the amount needed for sending SMS.