Yes, MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) uses data. Unlike SMS (Short Message Service), which relies on the cellular network's signaling channels, MMS requires a data connection to send and receive multimedia content such as pictures, videos, and audio files.
Here's a breakdown:
- SMS: Sends text messages using the cellular network's control channel, requiring no data plan.
- MMS: Sends multimedia messages using a data connection, whether it's cellular data or Wi-Fi.
Because MMS relies on a data connection, sending or receiving MMS messages may incur data charges depending on your mobile plan. If you are connected to Wi-Fi, MMS messages will use your Wi-Fi connection instead of your cellular data. This makes sending and receiving MMS messages over Wi-Fi free of data charges from your mobile provider.
In summary, if you want to send or receive pictures, videos, or other multimedia content via text message, you'll need a data connection because it's sent via MMS.
