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More info?)
Thank you, it answered all my questions and came out just fine as
plain text. Basically it's email via cell phone.
Thanks,
Danny
On Mon, 24 May 2004 17:41:04 GMT, "Elector" <elector@my-deja.com>
wrote:
>
>"Danny M. Smith" <notforyoutoknow_orseebelow@blank.com> wrote in message
>news:0eb4b05ofgj61bd0ikbkdn0406mr69eqec@4ax.com...
>> What is Enhanced Text Messaging? What is the difference between
>> regular and Enhanced?
>>
>> Dan
>
>Article here:
>http://www.brewbackups.com/forum_viewtopic.php?21.5829
>
>
>and here is the answer for Verizon:
>http://www.vtext.com/customer_site/jsp/faq.jsp
>
>
>Q. What is Enhanced TXT Messaging?
>A. Enhanced TXT Messaging is an improvement to Verizon Wireless TXT
>Messaging. It uses a technology called Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS).
>
>Q. What are the features available from Enhanced TXT Messaging?
>A. In addition to the features of TXT Messaging, with a new EMS capable
>handset you can enjoy the following additional features:
>
>
> a.. Extended Message Length: An EMS capable handset will allow you to
>compose an Enhanced TXT message over 1000 characters long.
> b.. Text Formatting: Some EMS capable handsets will allow you to apply
>text formatting to the message text such as Bold, Italics, and Underline in
>your Enhanced TXT Message.
> c.. International Characters: An EMS capable handset will allow you to use
>foreign language characters such as 'ü', 'ñ', and 'é' in your Enhanced TXT
>Message.
> d.. Embedded Media Objects: Most EMS capable handsets include a menu of
>sounds, graphics, and animated icons that you can insert into the body of
>your Enhanced TXT Message. These embedded media objects are displayed
>(sounds are played) when the message is opened on the receiving EMS capable
>handset.
>Q. Does it cost extra to send and receive Enhanced TXT Messages?
>A. No. Sending and receiving an enhanced message costs the same as a regular
>TXT Message. Your account will be charged according to your selected price
>plan.
>
>Q. Does it cost extra to send an Enhanced TXT Message longer than 160
>characters?
>A. No. Sending and receiving an Enhanced TXT Message longer than 160
>characters is billed as a single message according to your selected price
>plan.
>
>Q. Can I send Enhanced TXT Messages to Verizon Wireless subscribers with
>legacy (non-EMS capable) handsets?
>A. Yes, with some restrictions. When you send Enhanced TXT Messages to
>non-EMS capable handsets, any EMS features will be removed. Any inserted
>graphics or sounds will be deleted as will any international text characters
>or text formatting. Also, messages greater than 160 characters will be
>segmented into individual messages up to 160 characters in length. The
>non-EMS subscriber receiving multiple message segments will only be billed
>for a single message received. The EMS capable handset sending the message
>will be billed for a single message sent.
>Note: The following non-EMS handsets may not properly convert an EMS message
>to SMS:
>
>
> Manufacture ++Model
> Audiovox
> 8100
> 8300
> 9155
> 9500
> Thera
>
> Kyocera
> 860
>
> LG
> 510
> VX1,VX10
> 2000
>
> Samsung
> N 150
> T 300
> N 370
> A 310
> A 530
>
> Sharp
> Z-800
>
> Sierra
> Wireless
> Air Card 555
>
> Sony
> Ericsson
> 1228
> T 60
>
>
>
>
>
>The message received by the non-EMS handset will be unreadable. Both sender
>and recipient will be charged for unreadable messages. The problem of
>unreadable messages can be resolved by contacting Verizon Wireless Customer
>Service at 1-800-922-0204.
>
>Q. Can I send Enhanced TXT Messages to an email address?
>A. Enhanced TXT Messaging currently does not support delivery to an email
>address or a vtext.com nickname.
>
>
>
>This may be in HTML from the cut and paste. If so please accept my apology.
>
>Elector
>
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