What is considered a multimedia message?

What is MMS? MMS stands for Multimedia Messaging Service. Whenever you send a text with an attached file, like a picture, video, emoji, or a website link, you’re sending an MMS.

Why does my text say converting to multimedia message?

A text might turn into an MMS because: one or more of the recipients is being emailed. the message is too long. the message has a subject line.

What is the difference between MMS and group messaging?

The Mass text (SMS) and Group conversations (MMS). Unlike group conversations, in a mass text messages are transmitted to each participant individually. Each participant responds to the sender in a different conversation and is unable to see the replies of others. Mass texts are sent using the SMS service (not MMS).

Why are my texts Converting to MMS?

Sometimes you might be charged for sending Multimedia Service messages (MMS) when you meant to send a text message (SMS) to a group of people. A text might turn into an MMS because: one or more of the recipients is being emailed. the message is too long.

How can I send free picture messages?

Send pictures, videos, files or GIFs

1. Open the Messages app .
2. Open or start a conversation.
3. Tap Attach .
4. Select if you want to send photos, videos, files, stickers or GIFs. You can also use the camera to take a picture or start a recording.
5. Find and tap the file that you want to send on the list.
6. Tap Send .

How do I block multimedia messages?

Block messages or spam from a number

1. From any Home screen, tap Messaging.
2. Tap the Menu key.
3. Tap Settings.
4. If necessary, tap Spam settings to select the check box.
5. Tap Register number as spam.
6. Tap Create.
7. Manually enter the number or tap the Contacts icon to add a contact.
8. When finished, tap Save.