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220-1101 · Question #616

A user can make and receive voice calls but cannot send or receive MMS text messages on a smartphone. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the issue?

The correct answer is A. The mobile data service is disabled.. MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) is a type of text message that can include images, videos, audio, or other media files. Unlike SMS (Short Message Service), which only uses cellular networks, MMS requires mobile data service to send and receive messages. Therefore, if the mobil

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Question

A user can make and receive voice calls but cannot send or receive MMS text messages on a smartphone. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the issue?

Options

  • AThe mobile data service is disabled.
  • BThe SIM card is defective.
  • CThe device is outside the cellular coverage area.
  • DAirplane mode is enabled.

How the community answered

(62 responses)
  • A
    92% (57)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    3% (2)
  • D
    3% (2)

Explanation

MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) is a type of text message that can include images, videos, audio, or other media files. Unlike SMS (Short Message Service), which only uses cellular networks, MMS requires mobile data service to send and receive messages. Therefore, if the mobile data service is disabled on the smartphone, the user will not be able to send or receive MMS messages, even if they can make and receive voice calls using the cellular network.

Topics

#MMS troubleshooting#Mobile data#Smartphone connectivity#Cellular service

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