MMS

Multimedia message service, or MMS for short, is a channel that was built with the introduction of SMS messaging to offer the additional ability to send multimedia messages rather than just text.

MMS is most commonly used to send images with text, however, it does support other media types like modern chat apps, such as video, audio, contacts, etc.

Like SMS, it only requires a cellular connection with a mobile operator to deliver messages, which is a very optimal way of ensuring messages are being delivered to those without data or internet connectivity.

MMS sizes depend on carriers and the device, however, all operators reliably deliver MMS messages of up to 300 KB of data as a standard.

Features

Multimedia

Like chat apps, send multimedia messages using a broad range of file types.

API Connectivity

Seamlessly set up and send MMS campaigns all through API.

Group Messaging

Send MMS messages to multiple recipients to have a group conversation.

SMIL Format Support

Synchronize and order the delivery of your MMS files regardless of send order.

Two-way Communication

Allow customers to initiate contact and send you requested media files.

No Character Limit

A much larger character limit than for standard SMS messages.

Available Solutions

Technical Specifications

Your system sends an HTTPS POST request for the MT MMS message. You can deliver the contents of the MMS message as MIME content parts inside the request and as links to content.
Infobip returns a response.
Infobip delivers the message to the mobile operator.
After delivering the message successfully, the mobile operator returns a delivery report. Note that sometimes we may not receive a report back, even when the end user's handset successfully received the message.
Infobip sends a delivery report to your system delivery report status that confirms successful (or unsuccessful) message delivery.
Your system sends back an 200 OK response to Infobip.
The mobile operator delivers an MMS message for your number.
Infobip sends an HTTPS POST request to your system. The MMS content is sent in MIME multipart in the request body. We support various forward actions. Refer to Keywords and Actions.
Your system sends back an 200 OK response.

Before Getting Started

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