Will MMS work after I've used all my data?

[ChowtimeApricot]

I just switched to PM and I have a quick question.

I'm on the $15 plan with 250MB of data and everything works just fine. Assuming I do not have any Add-On, once I use the 250MB of data what will happen with MMS messages? Will they continue to work as normal or do I need to do anything special?

I understand MMSes use a different APN and they do not count towards data usage. I understand that once I use my 250MB it will not work until my next bill cycle. Just wondering if this includes MMS messages too.

Thanks!

[Jeet]

In a typical phone-to-phone MMS transaction, the process of sending and receiving the MMS message works like this: The sending phone initiates a data connection that provides TCP/IP network connectivity, usually over GPRS.

In simple terms, you need data connection (mobile data or wifi) to initiate MMS but it does not count towards your data.. 

[hss]

In order to send and receive MMS, the data has to be enabled. On my old iphone, I cannot send MMS without  the data being turned on but my pixel lets me send MMS over the Wi-fi.
I am not sure if that is due to the new RCS features or something else.

[ChowtimeApricot]

Thanks!  I'm happy to hear that MMSes still work when I run out of data!

Yes, I have the free Add-Ons. Thanks!

[hairbag1]

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@ChowtimeApricot wrote:

I just switched to PM and I have a quick question.

I'm on the $15 plan with 250MB of data and everything works just fine. Assuming I do not have any Add-On, once I use the 250MB of data what will happen with MMS messages? Will they continue to work as normal or do I need to do anything special?

I understand MMSes use a different APN and they do not count towards data usage. I understand that once I use my 250MB it will not work until my next bill cycle. Just wondering if this includes MMS messages too.

Thanks!

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MMS will still work even though your plan data has expired.

BTW...did you take advantage of the FREE 1 GB of data and 400 minutes of International Calling add-on ? The unused data will roll-over until it's exhausted by you.

[Jb456 · Accepted solution]

Stay Safe!

[popping]

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@ChowtimeApricot wrote:

I just switched to PM and I have a quick question.

I'm on the $15 plan with 250MB of data and everything works just fine. Assuming I do not have any Add-On, once I use the 250MB of data what will happen with MMS messages? Will they continue to work as normal or do I need to do anything special?

I understand MMSes use a different APN and they do not count towards data usage. I understand that once I use my 250MB it will not work until my next bill cycle. Just wondering if this includes MMS messages too.

Thanks!

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MMS does not need data to work.  Even if your plan has data, the MMS data will not use your plan data.  

My $10 50/50 plan can send and receive picutre MMS.

[Lowufo]

Be sure to load the free 1 Gb of data and 400 mins of international mins Public Mobile is giving away right now. You can load those add ons from the purchase an ad on in the self serve.