What is Advanced Messaging?
Advanced Messaging is the next generation of messaging available over the Bell LTE network and while roaming (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and several international destinations. Advanced Messaging builds on traditional text messaging (SMS) and picture/video messaging (MMS) by adding a variety of new features, including:
If you have a Samsung device released in or after 2021, or any other Android device running OS 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher, check out Messages by Google.
Getting started with Advanced Messaging
Advanced Messaging is available automatically within the default messaging app on the following smartphones:
Advanced Messaging also requires:
To use Advanced Messaging, both parties must have Advanced Messaging available on their smartphones. Messages are sent automatically in the format available, i.e., messages to a non-Advanced Messaging phone will default to SMS/MMS. The experience is seamless to you – all messages will still appear in the same inbox and conversation history. To see if you’re using Advanced Messaging, look for enhanced delivery notifications in your conversation history (e.g., delivered, read, if the other party is typing). For Samsung Galaxy Note8, S7 and newer, A5 (2017), A8, J3 Prime and J3 (2018)
For Samsung Galaxy S9/9+
To send a message via Advanced Messaging, just follow the same steps as sending a regular text message.
For Samsung Galaxy Note8, S7 and newer, A5 (2017), A8, J3 Prime and J3 (2018)
If a message appears in a green bubble, it was sent via Advanced Messaging. A yellow bubble indicates a message sent via SMS or MMS. For Samsung Galaxy S9/9+
If a message appears in a blue bubble, it means the message was sent via Advanced Messaging. A teal bubble indicates a message sent via SMS or MMS.
For Samsung Galaxy Note8, S7 and newer, A5 (2017), A8, J3 Prime and J3 (2018) To send a file via Advanced Messaging, just follow the same steps as sending a regular picture/video message.
For Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ To send a file via Advanced Messaging, just follow the same steps as sending a regular picture/video message.
Files are received in a thumbnail format. You must select the thumbnail – which will expire after seven days – to download the entire file. This allows you to better manage the amount of data being sent to your phone. You also have the option to download files automatically. By default, the auto download feature is turned off, but you can turn it on in the settings.
Reminder: auto download for file transfers is turned off by default. To download a file, simply select the thumbnail within seven days of receipt, after which it will expire. For Samsung Galaxy Note8, S7 and newer, A5 (2017), A8, J3 Prime and J3 (2018)
For Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+
For Samsung Galaxy Note8, S7 and newer, A5 (2017), A8, J3 Prime and J3 (2018) With group chat, you can send messages and files to multiple people at the same time. All responses will be available to everyone in the group.
Please note: only contacts with Advanced Messaging can be added to the group.
For Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ With group chat, you can send messages and files to multiple people at the same time. All responses will be available to everyone in the group.
Please note: only contacts with Advanced Messaging can be added to the group.
Advanced Messaging is available in areas where Voice and Video over LTE coverage is supported. You can also use Advanced Messaging (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and several international destinations on select devices (roaming fees apply).
In Canada Standard text/picture/video message rates apply when using the chat message or file transfer features. Any chat messages sent or received and any file transfers sent will come out of your rate plan or add-on, or at pay-per-use rates as applicable. Roaming When roaming in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and several international destinations, Advanced Messaging is charged as data, which is deducted from your Travel Pass or roaming add-on, if applicable. Otherwise, pay-per-use data roaming rates apply.
Advanced Messaging while roaming
You can use Advanced Messaging on select devices while roaming in the U.S.(including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and several international destinations:
When roaming in an eligible destination, Advanced Messaging is charged as roaming data, which will be deducted from your roaming add-on or Travel Pass, if applicable. Otherwise, pay-per-use roaming data rates will apply. Note: if data roaming is turned off on your device, Advanced Messaging will not work. |