Should I use MMS or SMS?

Informational messages are also better sent via SMS because the text should be all you need, though if you have a promotional offer it may be better to consider an MMS message. MMS messages are also better for lengthy messages as you won’t be able to send more than 160 characters in an SMS.

What is difference between SMS and text message?

Short Message Service (SMS) & Text Messaging (Texting) are the same thing. It is a means of sending short messages to and from mobile phones. SMS was originally defined as part of the GSM series of standards in 1985 as a means of sending messages of up to 160 characters, to and from GSM mobile handsets.

What does SMS MMS mean when texting?

Multimedia Messaging Service
MMS, which stands for Multimedia Messaging Service, is an extension of SMS. When you get an MMS message, SMS is the core technology behind that message. Like SMS, MMS texts are also sent over a cellular signal. But, unlike SMS, they can include multimedia content like pictures, videos, and audio.

Do you need internet for SMS?

OTT applications require an internet connection while SMS needs a mobile network connection. And while OTT apps need to be downloaded from iOS or Android app stores, SMS is supported by all modern mobile phones. All you need to start texting over SMS is another person’s phone number.

Do you get charged for SMS text messages?

SMS fees are pure profit for the cellular carriers. They’re basically free for carriers to send, but they can often cost ten cents or more per message.

Should MMS be turned on my iPhone?

MMS – multimedia messaging service – allows you to send pictures and other media via text, as well as send longer texts. If you have a limited data plan or poor internet connection, and iMessage isn’t working on your iPhone, you should turn off iMessage and use MMS instead.

Do you get charged for MMS messages?

Chat apps like these use your phone’s internet connection, so if you’re on Wi-Fi it won’t cost you anything. If you send an MMS when you’re out about, the data you use will simply come out of your monthly allowance.