Signal is free to download and Signal does not charge any fees for using the app.
The only potential cost when using Signal is your own (mobile) internet.
Signal Messenger uses your phone’s internet connection to send and receive messages, images, audio, video, locations, and contacts. As long as your phone is not roaming and you haven’t exceeded your data limit, sending messages via Signal doesn’t cost you anything extra. Moreover, if you have a limited data plan you can use Wi-Fi instead. With limited data plans, it’s important to keep an eye on your data usage to avoid any unpleasant surprises.
How Signal Keeps It Free
Signal is developed and maintained by a nonprofit organization, the Signal Foundation, which funds the project through donations rather than advertising or selling user data. This commitment to privacy and security means the app remains free for users without compromising on quality or security.
Tips to Avoid Extra Costs
- Use Wi-Fi whenever possible: This helps conserve your mobile data.
- Monitor your data usage: Especially if you have a limited data plan, keep an eye on how much data Signal consumes.
- Avoid roaming: When traveling abroad, roaming data charges can be high. Use Wi-Fi or buy a local SIM card with a data plan if needed.
- Manage the quality of media auto-downloads: Signal allows you to control whether images, videos, and audio files and documents download automatically and you can choose the quality (and therefore filesize) of media which is sent. These feature can help save data.
- You can also choose to use less data for calls.
In summary: Signal is free, and if you have a suitable or unlimited data plan on your smartphone, there are no additional costs for using Signal.
Want to know how Signal makes money and what its revenue model is? Then read this article.
