Charges for texts with emoji’s, photos on EE essentials?

[Alan1206]

Been sending sms messages adding emoji to them.. Been charged 83p  for each emoji. Is this right.  No other network charges for emoji via sms 

[XRaySpeX]

@IanBrowne : Yes, you will be charged by sending MMS (Picture Msgs) using WiFi Calling the same as you would over the mobile network. WiFi Calling is a just means of routing when the mobile signal is weak; it is not a cost-cutter.

However a data-based app like WhatsApp is a diff matter. It just uses data for its messaging & does not involve MMS.

[IanBrowne]

Many thanks for clarifying the matter and sorting my confusion. I now k ow what to do!

Sent from my iPhone

[XRaySpeX]

@IanBrowne : Thanks! You're welcome 🙂 ! Glad I could be of assistance & trust it is now sorted.

[Chris_B]

@IanBrowne  The only time you’ll not be charged is if you’re are sending an iMessage ( blue text bubble).    iMessage is an instant messaging service just like what’s app and uses data.   

[IanBrowne]

Many thanks, that is useful to know there are options!


Sent from my iPhone

[TrainDriver]

I wasn't aware anyone still used SMS text anymore..

Everyone I know sends messages via WhatsApp.

[XRaySpeX]

@TrainDriver : They're still widely used by many sites for OTPs, as they should be. Not everybody has a smartphone nor uses WhatsApp. Why bother logging into something just to send a simple msg, like "Where are you?" ?

[Chris_B]

@TrainDriver  that’s because everyone you know uses what’s app.  Not everyone uses what’s app, I only use it occasionally and not by choice mainly because to own by Meta.  Any company that makes money from your data and any interaction you have with their products isn’t a great business,   they use your data to make a profit where’s your cut.  

[XRaySpeX]

Me too! I only use it for the neighbourhood gossip & that's not family & friends. Hardly a messaging medium for the general  population!

@TrainDriver : You are somewhat blinkered! Then I suppose you have to be in your profession 😉 .