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Group texting

I just switched from sprint to consumer cellular with new iphone se2020 now cant send or receive group messages, i get all other single person messages all settings i know about are set to accept group messages anyone have any ideas how to fix?

Posted on Nov 11, 2021 8:26 PM

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Posted on Nov 12, 2021 12:20 AM

Types of group messages

The three types of group messages that you might see are: group iMessage, group MMS, and group SMS. The Messages app automatically chooses the type of group message to send based on you and your recipients' settings, network connection, and carrier plan. For example:

  • If you and your recipients are using Apple devices and iMessage is turned on, then the group message is sent as an iMessage.
  • If you send a group message to people who aren't using iMessage, then the message is sent as an MMS or SMS message.



Please ensure that iMessage is active and SMS/MMS is enabled by your carrier. Only then you can send.

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Nov 12, 2021 12:20 AM in response to M_ilo

Types of group messages

The three types of group messages that you might see are: group iMessage, group MMS, and group SMS. The Messages app automatically chooses the type of group message to send based on you and your recipients' settings, network connection, and carrier plan. For example:

  • If you and your recipients are using Apple devices and iMessage is turned on, then the group message is sent as an iMessage.
  • If you send a group message to people who aren't using iMessage, then the message is sent as an MMS or SMS message.



Please ensure that iMessage is active and SMS/MMS is enabled by your carrier. Only then you can send.

Group texting

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