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STEP UP YOUR
MESSAGING GAME.

WHAT IS ADVANCED MESSAGING?

HOW DOES IT WORK?

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. Messages appearing in a green (A8, GS7, GS8 & A5) or blue (GS9) bubble are Advanced Messaging, where as those appearing in yellow (A8, GS7, GS8 & A5) or teal (GS9) are SMS and/or MMS.

To see if you're using Advanced Messaging, look for enhanced delivery notifications in your conversation history (e.g. delivered, read, typing etc.).

For A8, GS7, GS8 & A5 Devices:

sending a message sending a message

For GS9 Devices:

sending a message sending a message

Sending a message: To send a message via Advanced Messaging, just follow the same steps as sending a regular text message.

For A8, GS7, GS8 & A5 Devices:

sending a file sending a file

For GS9 Devices:

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Sending a file: To send a file via Advanced Messaging, just follow the same steps as sending a regular picture/video message.

For A8, GS7, GS8 & A5 Devices:

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For GS9 Devices:

Sending a file Sending a file Sending a file Sending a file

Starting a 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. In the default messaging app, select the menu icon (top-right corner). Select "Start group chat", select contacts to add to the chat and send a message. Once the group has been created, you can send messages and/or files as usual.
Please note: only contacts with Advanced Messaging can be added to the group.

For A8, GS7, GS8 & A5 Devices:

Starting a group chat Starting a group chat

For GS9 Devices:

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GOT QUESTIONS? WE CAN HELP.

  • Why are my files not automatically downloaded when I receive them?
  • How do I turn auto-download on/off for file transfers?
  • Can I access Advanced Messaging outside of Canada?
  • Is Advanced Messaging available in my area?
  • Will I be charged differently for Advanced Messaging chat message and/or file transfer cost?

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