Whatsapp Texting To South Africa

[wiltsman]

If I use WhatsApp to text to someone in South Africa will I incur an extra charge?

[Jomlett]

No..."One great perk of WhatsApp Messenger is when you do return home you can continue texting anywhere in the world for free. So if you make friends traveling way it is a free way to stay in touch. When in your home country WhatsApp will simply use your data plan so there is no need for WiFi and it is still 100% free to text abroad(from home). But note this is only at home where you can use your regular data plan. If you are out of your home country you have to have a WiFi connection to use WhatsApp for free."
- See more at: http://triphackr.com/how-to-use-your-iphone-for-free-abroad#sthash.7ZobvpC3.dpuf

[wiltsman]

Jomlett - A very comprehensive reply, plus a useful link. You've put my mind at rest - many thanks.

[Jomlett]

You're very welcome.

[sonnyog]

Absolutely not, wahtsapp is working based on Internet connection so it is not anyhow connected with the standard tarification of cell phones providers.