Text messages

[BarryW]

• Why can’t I send text messages longer than 5 or 6 lines especially if they contain an icon? 

[computergeek541]

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@hTideGnow wrote:

if you want longer messages or with icon/emoticon, you will need to use iMessage or RCS or use apps like Whatsapp

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The above could still be sent as MMS.  Separate chat or instant messaging services aren't required.

[TheSterlinger]

This is because of the SMS limitation if you turn on your data and try to send the message it should work.

[hTideGnow]

HI @BarryW  this is normal, it is a limitation of the technology , not a problem with PM service

The limit for a standard SMS text message is 160 characters. If your SMS message contains a Unicode character, the maximum character length will become 70 characters long.  Icon is not regular character and hence it won't work

if you want longer messages or with icon/emoticon, you will need to use iMessage or RCS or use apps like Whatsapp