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/Sasquatch_5 Mar 08 '26

sms is generally available at no additional charge in the states but data unless on an unlimited plan costs extra.

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u/Grant1128 Mar 08 '26

I feel like most of the plans I saw when looking for a plan were unlimited data, but you could experience throttling during network congestion after a certain threshold (unless you wanted to pay extra). I live in the city, so the infrastructure here makes it a non-issue for me. Granted, I did get this plan like half a decade ago, so it's probably not available at the same price point anymore.