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iMessage will reportedly dodge EU regulations, won’t have to open up (arstechnica.com)
submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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[–] [email protected] 13 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I have no idea what carrier this user is with and I agree that sounds absurd. Photos and videos are automatically downgraded before being delivered. The file size limit is typically below 5MB. Videos are like 480p and photos are 720p. I hate sending photos through MMS and would rather use data with a different messaging app if RCS isnt available.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

He said it's Verizon.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Ah I missed that. Thanks.

In any case, I think this user is confused. See here: https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-14641/

The maximum file size for picture/video messages depends upon the device software and device's network capability. View the signal indicator on your phone to determine which signal is being received:

4G / 4GLTE = 1.2MB image / 3.5MB video

5G / 5G UWB = 1.2MB image / 3.5MB video

Using Verizon Messages = 100MB over Wi-Fi

I think this is where the confusion stemmed from.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Makes sense, thanks for clearing that up!