MMS Costs by UK Network
Good news for UK mobile users — MMS (picture messaging) is included at no extra cost on the vast majority of current mobile plans. Gone are the days of paying 30p–50p per picture message. Here is a breakdown of MMS costs across every major UK network.
MMS Costs by Network
| Network | MMS Cost (Pay Monthly) | MMS Cost (Pay As You Go) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EE | Included in plan | Included in packs | Unlimited MMS on all current plans |
| Vodafone | Included in plan | Included in bundles | MMS included on all pay-monthly plans |
| O2 | Included in most plans | Included in bolt-ons | Check your specific plan for confirmation |
| Three | Included in plan | Included in add-ons | Unlimited MMS on all current plans |
| giffgaff | Included in goodybag | Included in goodybag | MMS included with any active goodybag |
| Tesco Mobile | Included in plan | Included in bundles | MMS included on all plans |
| Sky Mobile | Included in plan | N/A | MMS included on all plans |
| VOXI | Included in plan | N/A | MMS included on all plans |
| iD Mobile | Included in plan | Included in bundles | MMS included on all plans |
| Lebara | Included in plan | Included in bundles | MMS included on all plans |
Are There Any Hidden Charges?
For the vast majority of UK users, MMS is completely free to send and receive as part of your plan. However, there are a few situations where charges could apply:
- No active plan or bundle: If you are on pay-as-you-go without an active bundle, some networks may charge per MMS (typically 30p–55p).
- International MMS: Sending MMS to international numbers may incur additional charges. Check your network's international rates.
- Roaming: Sending MMS while abroad can be expensive. Some roaming add-ons include MMS, but many do not. Check before you travel.
MMS Data Usage
MMS uses a small amount of mobile data — typically 100KB to 1MB per message. This comes out of your data allowance, but the amount is so small that it is negligible for most users. Sending 100 MMS messages would use roughly 30–100MB of data.
Alternatives to MMS
If you send a lot of media messages, consider using data-based alternatives like WhatsApp, iMessage or RCS (on Android). These offer higher quality media, larger file sizes and additional features like read receipts — all using your data allowance or Wi-Fi rather than a separate MMS allowance.
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