Understanding SMS and MMS Message Credits
When sending SMS (text) or MMS (multimedia) messages, the number of message credits used depends on the message length and content. Here's a breakdown of how it works:
1. Standard SMS:
160 characters = 1 message credit.
If your message is 160 characters or less, it uses 1 credit.
2. Expanded SMS:
306 characters = 2 message credits.
Messages longer than 160 characters are considered expanded. If your message is up to 306 characters, it will use 2 credits.
Every additional 153 characters after 306 uses +1 message credit.
For example, a message with 459 characters will use 3 credits, and so on. You can send up to 1600 characters in an SMS message.
3. MMS (Picture) Message:
1600 characters = 4 message credits.
MMS messages can contain text with attachments like images, videos, gifs, and pdf files and they allow up to 1600 characters, costing 4 credits.
4. Special Formatting:
When you add emojis, italics, or bold font, your message limit is reduced. With special formatting, ✨ 67 characters = 1 credit. ✨
Multiple Recipients:
The number of credits your message uses is charged per recipient you text. Sending a single standard message to 100 recipients would consume 100 message credits (1 credit per recipient).