Re: iPhone 12 mini's iOS Message app doesn't always get MMS images from others like Android users.

In 0.verizon.discussion-general Alan Browne <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 2024-06-24 14:15, Chris wrote:
> > Ant <[email protected]> wrote:
> >> In 0.verizon.discussion-general Chris <[email protected]> wrote:
> >>> Ant <[email protected]> wrote:
> >>>> Hello,
> >>>>
> >>>> iPhone 12 mini's iOS Message app doesn't always get MMS images from
> >>>> others like Android users. However, VZW's Message+ iOS app always get
> >>>> them. Both do get regular SMSes fast. How come and to fix this?
> >>
> >>> SMS and MMS are not guaranteed to arrive. MMS is not really that well
> >>> supported either.
> >>
> >>> If you really want MMS check with your networks regarding support.
> >>
> >>> Alternatively, there are many other services which work reliably, however,
> >>> it does mean that you need to agree with your contracts which one to use.
> >>
> >> Darn. Everyone has SMS and MMSes with their cell phones hence why
> >> they're useful. :(
> > 
> > Everyone? Not for MMS. It's been many, many years since I've seen an MMS.
> > 
> > MMS was (still is?) very expensive and never included in bundles. Like
> > you're experiencing it's not reliable.
> > 
> > Plus other issues which affect SMS as well.
> > 
> > Hence, MMS is not usable and why other solutions were found.

> Depends on the market.  No fees here with most plans that include data.

> In my case, the provider will attempt to deliver every 15 minutes for up 
> to three days.  So the chance of the MMS getting through are very high.

I also do notice once in while, MMSes come in late but I don't always 
get all of them in iOS app. VZW's Message+ iOS app seem to get all of 
them no matter what. 

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