SMS converting to MMS....!!!!!!!!!

[popcop]

why why why is it when i write a long text messge on the g1 it converts into a MMS

its costing me a fortune as MMS arent included in my free allowment for the month

[gbk1]

because MMS allows more characters while sending only 1 item (rather than 3 messages that may be sent/received at different times)

cut up your messages

[XDViPeR]

Use the character count that comes up. Looks something like this 2/160 to plan out how each message sent is going to be. Sending more than 3 causes it become a MMS

[extorian]

This has already been answered a few days ago (come on - use the Search people!).

http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f...-message-9415/

[panacea]

Use the character count that comes up. Looks something like this 2/160 to plan out how each message sent is going to be. Sending more than 3 causes it become a MMS

How can I see the character counter? I have an HTC magic with android 1.5
The messaging app does not show it by default.

I am happy with the 160 char limit, but I hate sending two sms messages with just one word in the second msg
thanks

[extorian]

Just type stuff... once you have over 150 characters in the text message it'll appear at the top right of the text box (next to the Send button).

[panacea]

Oh great! It worked at 150 chars. Thanks.
"Ask the expert" works better than lots of googling