Picture Messages / emoji

[ThomasP2]

Evening everyone.

just a quick question regarding pictures messages on the virgin network. I ported my number over from three mobile today, and had a search on the forums. Am I correct in saying all picture messages are still chargeable?, and it not like 4txt messages are the equivalent of a picture message and come out your allowance.

Tbh, as I use an iPhone as do most my contacts, my picture messages would usually be free with iMessage, but on occasion when I contact and android user, this would be chargeable?

Do charges also apply when using emoji 

thank you

[newapollo]

Hi ThomasP2,

Picture messages and emoji's cost 50p each on Virgin Mobile.

You can check your spending cap in Your Mobile Account and set it to £0 so they can't be sent.

I generally use facebook messenger to avoid the charges. Other people I know use whatsapp  to avoid the charges.

Don't three still charge for emoji's and pictures as well?

[ThomasP2]

Thanks Dave

yes, three  mobile still charge for these.

I usually use WhatsApp, but iMessage on occasion, but just wanted to be sure.

I set the spending cap to “0” just to be sure

cheers