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Messaging
14.1 Messaging
In Japan or abroad, you can exchange text messages
with handset, PCs, or other devices.
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service)
You can exchange messages (3,000 single-byte
characters maximum) with Vodafone mobile phones,
computers, or e-mail compatible mobile phones. You
can also attach multimedia files such as videos,
pictures, and sounds.
Note: A separate subscription is required to use MMS.
SMS (Short Message Service)
You can exchange text messages of up to 160 single-
byte alphanumerics (140 single-byte katakana or 70
double-byte characters) with Vodafone handsets (Sky
Mail/SMS compatible models). Enter a Vodafone
number to send a SMS message.
Note: If an SMS message exceeds 140 bytes, a warning
message appears and the SMS message is sent as split
ones. The transmission charge depends on the number
and size of split files. Split SMS messages are delivered
only to Vodafone 3G mobile phones.
Retry Function
If the other party's phone is turned off or out of the
service area, messages are held by the Service
Centre. The message or
repeatedly to the other party until it is successfully
received.
• MMS
The Centre attempts to resend the notice for up
to 24 hours.
After 24 hours, messages are held at the Centre
for 30 days.
For details on retrieving messages held at the
Centre, see page 134.
• SMS
The Centre attempts to resend a message for up
to 72 hours.
Undelivered messages are automatically deleted
and cannot be retrieved.
14.1
New Message
notification is sent
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