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Concatenated messages, also known as multi-part messages, are text messages that have been split into multiple smaller segments, and then sent as a single message. These types of messages are used when a message exceeds the maximum character limit for a single text message.
Here’s an example, let’s say you want to send a message to a friend that’s 2000 characters long, but the maximum character limit for a single text message is only 160 characters. In this case, you’ll need to use a concatenated message to send the entire message to your friend. The message will be split into multiple segments, and then sent as a single message. The receiving device will then reassemble the original message for the recipient to read.
Well, when you have a message that’s longer than the maximum character limit for a single text message, you’ll need to use a concatenated message to send it.
It depends on the network and device you’re using, but it’s usually between 2 to 10 segments.
No, it’ll come as a single message. Your device will automatically reassemble the original message for you.
Normally, you’ll receive it as a single message, but your device may display a message indicator, like a counter, to show that it’s a concatenated message.
Yeah, but the device on the receiving end needs to support the concatenated message format.
It depends on your carrier or service provider, but usually, it’s charged the same way as a regular text message.
It depends on the network and the device, but usually, it can only contain text.
Yes, you can send a concatenated message as a group message.
It depends on the network and device, but generally, the maximum number of segments and characters that can be sent in a single concatenated message are limited.
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