What is an MMS? Different from SMS? How much does it cost to send MMS messages?

In the past, we did not have modern image and data transmission tools like now, at that time we only had MMS to transmit that data. In this article we will learn about what is MMS? Different from SMS? How much does it cost to send MMS messages?

In the past (about 2010-2013), the phrase MMS is a popular keyword for those who use mobile devices and especially texting. In the past, we did not have modern image and data transmission tools like now, at that time we only had MMS to transmit that data. In this article we will learn about what is MMS? Different from SMS? How much does it cost to send MMS messages?

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1. What is an MMS message? Different from SMS

MMS is an acronym for Multimedia Messaging Services which means Multimedia Messaging Service. Multimedia we can understand as images, sounds, . That means that MMS will allow us to send messages with pictures and sounds via phone numbers to each other. MMS differs from the mode of operation of current messaging software, services such as Messenger, Zalo, Skyper . in that it will be sent directly via phone number without downloading software, registering an account. More specifically, you can send a message to E-mail. In return, you will lose a fee to be able to use this service. Currently almost all carriers support MMS service, though it is no longer used by many people. Operators Viettel, Vinaphone, Mobifone,Vietnamobile also supports users to send MMS with very cheap fees (ranging from 1000-2000 VND / 1 MMS).

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SMS is the abbreviation for Short Message Services which means Short Message Service. Why is it called a short message service because SMS supports users to send messages with only alphanumeric and special characters and each message you can not exceed 160 characters (if exceeded will automatically split into 2 different messages). SMS is the most popular today and probably still is.

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So, SMS and MMS are different in that MMS supports many more service features such as: Send images, sounds, Email . And SMS you can only send text.

2. How much does MMS cost?

Currently, the level of MMS does not have a general rule. With each network we have different prices and each service pack, there are different prices too. Below is the price list of some carriers for your reference.