What's the deal with MMS messages? How do they differ from SMS? How much does it cost to send an MMS?

Back in the earlier days (around 2010-2013), the term MMS was quite popular among mobile users, especially for texting. Before modern tools for sharing images and data, MMS was the way to go. Let's explore what MMS messages are, how they compare to SMS, and the cost of sending an MMS.

1. What are MMS messages? How do they differ from SMS?

MMS stands for Multimedia Messaging Services, allowing us to send messages with multimedia content like images and audio through phone numbers. Unlike messaging apps like Messenger or Zalo, MMS sends directly via phone numbers without the need for software or account registration. You can even send messages to email addresses. However, there's a fee for using this service. Nowadays, most network providers support MMS, although it's not as widely used. Providers like Viettel, Vinaphone, Mobifone, and Vietnamobile offer MMS services at affordable rates (typically ranging from 1000-2000 dong per MMS).

SMS stands for Short Message Services, meaning it's a service for sending short text messages. SMS supports users to send messages containing only letters, numbers, and special characters, with each message limited to 160 characters (if exceeded, it splits into separate messages). SMS is currently the most common and likely will remain so in the future.

SMS and MMS differ in that MMS supports more features such as sending images, audio, and emails. Whereas SMS only allows text messages to be sent.

2. How much does it cost to send an MMS?

Currently, there's no universal pricing for MMS messages. Each network provider has different pricing, and each service package may have its own rates. Below is a price list from some network providers for your reference.

Telecom Giant

MobileKing

PhoneConnect

NationLink

So, in this article, Software Tips has delved into MMS and its charges. Have a great day, everyone!