When AT&T adds MMS and new rate plans, how will the rate plans work?

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nihao1234

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Hi everyone,

The title basically explains my question. How will they bill the MMS? Will it make the price of normal SMS go down?

Thanks!
 
yeah, but say i pay $5.00 a month for 200 text messages. will the MMS messages be included in the 200?
 
If you have 200 SMS Messages and you happen to send 7 MMS messages, then now you have 193 Messages. There is no extra fee that you have to pay for MMS. The plan is the same. If you have unlimited SMS messaging, send as many pictures and videos of the children to the grandparents.

The only thing we're waiting on is for AT&T to grow up and make MMS available for the iPhone.
 
No offense to the OP, just making a general statement here.

MMS has been around about as long as camera phones have existed. I have had my share of camera phones over the years and mms/sms have always been bundled together.

Judging by the amount of mms cost questions on these forums, I would conclude that 90% of iPhone owners have never owned a camera phone prior to the iPhone, thus having no clue as to its cost.

Heck judging by some of the threads on here regarding any kind of cost, it seems as most iPhone users have never owned any kind of cell phone prior to the iPhone.
 
M-5 said:
If you have 200 SMS Messages and you happen to send 7 MMS messages, then now you have 193 Messages. There is no extra fee that you have to pay for MMS. The plan is the same. If you have unlimited SMS messaging, send as many pictures and videos of the children to the grandparents.

The only thing we're waiting on is for AT&T to grow up and make MMS available for the iPhone.
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They haven't explicitly stated how they're going to handle the 3G without a messaging plan. Will it be $0.30/msg, no one knows.
 
samcraig said:
ANY sms (messaging) plans will include MMS for free. They aren't differentiating between txt and mms for the iPhone
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Read the descriptions they provide for text packages for the iPhone.
AT&T is very specific with the language they are using.
No where does it state anything regarding MMS or (Picture messaging). ;)

Don't be surprised if AT&T comes out with MMS add-on plans for the iPhone.

iPhone Text Messaging Unlimited



For the Serious texter

You’ve got unlimited data for your iPhone, why not get unlimited SMS messaging? With iPhone Text Messaging Unlimited, you never have to worry about sending or receiving a text message again. Send as many as you want, to as many friends and family as you want, as often as you want.
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iPhone Text Messaging 1500



For the Moderate texter

Sending and receiving text messages can add up quickly - especially if you like to text multiple friends at the same time. Be sure to have plenty on hand. iPhone Text Messaging 1500 gives you up to 1500 SMS (or text) messages to send or receive in the U.S. Text up a storm, vote for your favorite heroes, organize a group get-together - you choose - you’ve got the plan to make it happen. (5 cents/add’l msg)
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iPhone Text Messaging 200



For the Light texter

Texting is the hottest way to stay in touch quickly and easily. iPhone Text Messaging 200 lets you send and receive up to 200 SMS (or text) messages to your friends and family in the U.S. Whether it’s making quick plans for lunch, a last-minute delay, or a funny thought you have to share, iPhone Text Messaging 200 has you covered. (10 cents/add’l msg).
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Now read the descriptions for the Messaging Unlimited for Families plan.
They call out picture messaging (MMS) specifically and actually differentiate them from text (SMS) messages.

Messaging Unlimited for Families



Includes:


  • Unlimited messages for your FamilyTalk group

Value the whole family can enjoy


Unlimited text, picture, video, and Instant Messaging (IM) messages for everyone in your FamilyTalk group. Never worry about costly overages again.


Text messaging

  • Private, to-the-point communication
  • Just type the message, pick a wireless phone number, and send
Picture and video messaging

  • Share a smile, a cute moment, or that thing you just have to buy
  • Snap the photo or video with your camera phone, pick a mobile phone or email address, and send
Instant Messaging

  • Chat real-time with IM on your phone
  • Use AOL® Instant Messenger, Yahoo!®, and Windows Live Messenger®
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rjohnstone,

The reason they omit it from current descriptions is because it's not a feature of the iPhone. No point in advertising a feature that doesn't not exist.

The messaging unlimited for families has all the MMS info because it is not an iPhone specific texting plan. It's used for all their phones, most of which can receive MMS.
 
mrtune said:
rjohnstone,

The reason they omit it from current descriptions is because it's not a feature of the iPhone. No point in advertising a feature that doesn't not exist.

The messaging unlimited for families has all the MMS info because it is not an iPhone specific texting plan. It's used for all their phones, most of which can receive MMS.
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I hear you, but I wouldn't put it past AT&T to use that as an excuse to charge you more.

After all... this is AT&T we're talking about right? ;)
 
rjohnstone said:
I hear you, but I wouldn't put it past AT&T to use that as an excuse to charge you more.

After all... this is AT&T we're talking about right? ;)
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I'm not going to google it or search here because 1,000s of threads and posts will come out

AT&T already ISSUED A STATEMENT that they will not be charging extra for MMS. It will be included with their TXT plan for the iPhone. Case closed. Thanks for playing.
 
mrtune said:
No offense to the OP, just making a general statement here.

MMS has been around about as long as camera phones have existed. I have had my share of camera phones over the years and mms/sms have always been bundled together.

Judging by the amount of mms cost questions on these forums, I would conclude that 90% of iPhone owners have never owned a camera phone prior to the iPhone, thus having no clue as to its cost.

Heck judging by some of the threads on here regarding any kind of cost, it seems as most iPhone users have never owned any kind of cell phone prior to the iPhone.
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Try and have your facts straight before you start to condescend. It's not becoming.

Judging from YOUR post - you haven't had a cell phone for a long time - because I know of at least 2 cellular companies that differentiated between txt messages and multimedia bundles which included ringtones, mms, wallpapers and games.

So - they have NOT always been bundled together.
 
People, It's stated right on AT&T's iPhone site. Go here:
http://www.wireless.att.com/iphone/

And click on iPhone FAQ in the middle of the page. (or click here:)
http://www.wireless.att.com/learn/internet/iphone-faq.jsp

Q. Will AT&T offer MMS and tethering?
A. Later this summer, as part of the 3.0 software, AT&T will make multimedia messaging (MMS) available at no extra cost to customers with a text messaging bundle. And, in the future, AT&T will offer tethering capability for iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G.
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