Yes i can
I don't do it everyday. But when i'm far from home (well for the day lol) and don't have a pc i check my mail once a day with my mobile phone. Last month i did it three times, read a few messages each time and i paid something like 2 or 3 € ......

You remember the day i sent you a sms when i was selling beer to tell you someting very important ? i said i've just read your emails, well it was with my phone