Saturday, March 22, 2008

Using MMS to exchange file

You can compose MMS messages on your Nokia phone and attach media files from the Gallery to them. You can also save file attachments in incoming MMS messages to the Gallery. MMS messages can transfer files from device to device, or from device to email address. You need special software to send MMS messages from a computer to a phone. From the user's perspective, using MMS to transfer files is very similar to using email, except for the following differences:

MMS messages are pushed to the target device. The user sees the message as it arrives. There is no need to check the Inbox from time to time.

MMS is usually easier to configure than email. Most devices are sold with MMS preconfigured.

Since MMS traffic is a low priority in wireless networks, it might take some time (perhaps tens of minutes, or even longer) to reach the destination device. In addition, the MMS message might not arrive at all, if it takes more than 24 hours to deliver it.

If you're not on an unlimited data plan, MMS traffic might be cheaper than email traffic over the General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) network.

MMS messages are typically limited to a maximum of 100 KB.

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