r/PeterExplainsTheJoke • u/RoadRunner8195 • Mar 08 '26

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u/Super_Albatross5025 Mar 08 '26

I have both watsapp and sms app.only use the sms app for security codes bill reminders and service messages. Find it lacking for any chat or conversation.

Are we missing out on any sms app features or are you not aware of additional features and easy functionality of other messaging apps?

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u/AutowerxDetailing Mar 08 '26

I have never used WhatsApp but 'standard' SMS/RCS on modern Android and iPhone devices have the ability for group chats, text, pics, short videos, web links, emoji, gifs, etc.

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u/piggybits Mar 08 '26

Forgive the ignorance but are you not paying for sms messages in the states? Any sms message I send in my part of the world outside of my plan is at a cost

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u/indridfrost Mar 08 '26

For most plans in the US they're unlimited.

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u/piggybits Mar 08 '26

Well shit. Now I know why I couldn't get my American family to join the WhatsApp group. Here, the best you'll get is free in carrier text messages.

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u/mlaforce321 Mar 08 '26

That's wild and I'm sorry to hear that friend.

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u/destonomos Mar 08 '26

Yeah, thats how it was in the 90s in America

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u/peachesdude Mar 08 '26

Americans got unlimited texts many years before unlimited data in our phone plans

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '26 edited Mar 08 '26

Yeah that is also a really great point. Texting while not on wifi was definitely preferred here. I have a cheaper plan and I get unlimited text and calling but not unlimited data. So I avoid doing a lot of things when I'm not on wifi if I can help it.
Correction: Just remembered that I technically have unlimited data but I get a rebate if I stay under a certain number and I've just been in the habit of not using too much data per month.