MMS, or Multimedia Messaging Service, allows users to send messages containing multimedia content like pictures, and audio files, along with text. This article outlines key aspects of MMS messages compared to traditional SMS messages.
What is MMS?
MMS stands for Multimedia Messaging Service. It is a messaging technology that allows users to send multimedia content such as images and audio files along with text messages. MMS messages can contain a combination of text and multimedia content, unlike SMS (Short Message Service) messages, which are limited to plain text.
Billing for MMS
MMS messages are charged differently compared to SMS messages and will show up as a separate item on your invoice. Just like with SMS, MMS messages are priced based on per MMS sent. Each MMS message can have text and media together. According to the size limits mentioned below, the text and media you use will count as one billable MMS message.
Message Size Limitations
MMS messages are subject to size limitations to ensure smooth delivery. Each MMS message can have a maximum size of 1200 bytes, encompassing both text and multimedia elements. Additionally, the accompanying text within an MMS message is limited to 1200 characters. Supported file types for MMS include images and audio recordings, with a size limit of up to 600 kB.
Understanding these aspects of MMS messages can help you effectively utilize multimedia content in your communications.