09-10-2021 03:33 PM - edited 01-06-2022 03:28 AM
I have a very inexpensive plan ($10/mo) which isn't offered any more. It includes 50 outgoing texts/mo, and for the first time I'm reaching this threshold. Is there an add-on I can purchase to increase the amount I can send this month? I can see only an "Unlimited U.S. Text Only" add-on for $8, but with the "U.S." in the title I'm unsure this would allow for Canadian texts? I don't want to change plans, just add-on the one time if that's possible.
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09-11-2021 01:29 AM
MMS includes chatting(sending text) to a group of friends.
First, create a group of recipients from your contacts. Then, send your message to the group.
It is that simple...
A poor men version of WhatsApp or Signal without using your plan data. Another freebies from PM service. Why go any where else...
09-10-2021 06:06 PM
No, no wipe @LeePublic suggestion from your mind! ( lol...no offense @LeePublic ) As explained it is a fairly well known fact that we rarely speak of publicly that MMS is unlimited on that plan. So just change you SMS to MMS or send a pic with your message when you run out of SMS. Many members would love to have the $10 plan as it also comes with full speed 4G LTE data when gifted or purchasing an add on. Enjoy your ultra cheap $10 plan ( $3 w/no effort after 5 years!) because it's a keeper....I know I have one!
09-10-2021 04:46 PM - edited 09-10-2021 04:47 PM
If you are finding yourself running up to the limit more often, I would recommend upgrading your plan to the $13/mo. plan. It comes with 100 minutes, unlimited texting, and 250 MB data with a $2 off auto pay discount. If you still want to keep the plan, you can renew early, just be mindful of how many times you renew, it might make sense to upgrade your plan.
09-10-2021 04:08 PM
@Anonymous thanks., learned something new today
09-10-2021 03:56 PM
@hTideGnow : Yes. And MMS works even with no data on account. If you think about it, it makes sense. It uses a different method of transmission via the data connection and so bypasses the SMSC server that counts the texts coming from the device.
09-10-2021 03:56 PM
@hTideGnow wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
You can turn on data and send MMS texts though.
@Anonymous this grandfather plan has limited SMS text but unlimited MMS?
Believe it or not but that is correct. Old $10 plan has limited SMS but unlimited MMS (as per one VERY knowledgeable member explanation).
Maybe that member can chime in and explain.
09-10-2021 03:49 PM
@Anonymous wrote:
You can turn on data and send MMS texts though.
@Anonymous this grandfather plan has limited SMS text but unlimited MMS?
09-10-2021 03:48 PM
@bryanimrie : You'd think there ought to be one but no. There was never one available to supplement that great low usage plan.
You can turn on data and send MMS texts though. Or indeed any of those voip apps like TextNow that need an internet connection.
09-10-2021 03:41 PM
@bryanimrie you have a grandfather plan. I don't think they offer Add-on for Canadian text anymore as all the current plan has unlimited text
Would you consider getting a free VoIP number from TextNow? That can be your secondary number and it give you text for free for Canada and US.
09-10-2021 03:39 PM - edited 09-10-2021 03:41 PM
Unfortunately, there no add-ons for text messages. You could do an early plan renewal but you would lose any unused minutes.
You would need to contact a CSA to renew early.
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