SMS stands for Short Message Service and is commonly known as texting. Its a way to send text-only messages of up to 160 characters between phones. Play video.

Is SMS the same as texting?

Yes, SMS and text messages are virtually the same – however, there are a couple of discrepancies when it comes to SMS vs. text. While SMS is one form of texting, you can also send MMS messages via text. With MMS, you can communicate across a wider variety of mediums compared to SMS.

What is a premium SMS message?

A Premium SMS number is a 3-7 digit number used for messaging that charges a premium price to the end user per sent SMS. End user pays a higher price of the message than for a normal P2P message. The most known use case for premium SMS is when the numbers are used for charity or voting activities.

What is a SMS message on iPhone?

SMS stands for Short Message Service, which is the formal name for the technology used for text messaging. Its a way to send short messages from one phone to another. These messages are usually sent over a cellular data network. Every iPhone model can send SMS text messages.

How do I get premium SMS?

To enable Premium SMSFrom your Home screen, tap the Application screen icon.Tap Settings > Apps.Tap the gear icon, then find and tap Special access.Find and tap Premium SMS access, then tap Always allow.

Can SMS be turned off?

On devices running Android 4.3 or lower, disable SMS in Hangouts by going to Settings > SMS, then uncheck the box next to Turn on SMS.