MMS

Sometimes words just aren’t enough to express yourself. Using MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can send and receive messages in full colour – with images, sound and video clips, and text. With MMS from MTN, turn sharing a moment into a creative experience.

How do I get it?

It’s easy! Call *123*12# to download the MMS settings. If your phone is not MMS compatible, you can still use this service by visiting our MMS website. You can use our online album to send, receive and store MMS messages. You’ll be notified of new messages via SMS if your phone is not MMS compatible, and you can view these messages on MTN Loaded.

iPhone MMS Setup

Update iPhone OS 3.0 Software via iTunes

Using iTunes version 8.2, Connect iPhone to computer
Makes sure iTunes selects your iPhone and in the summary pane. Click ‘Check for Update’
Click download and install and do not disconnect until the update has finished

Installing MTN MMS Settings

Go to “settings”
Go to “general"
Go to “network”
Go to “cellular data network”

Under the MMS section enter the following information:

APN : internet
Username: mtnmms
Password: mtnmms
MMSC: http://mms.mtn.co.za/mms/wapenc
MMS Proxy: 196.011.240.241:8080

How does it work?

Go to the MMS function on your phone and simply add images, sound clips, video clips or text that you have captured, recorded or downloaded from our WAP site. Then, consult your cellphone’s instruction manual for specific setup information.

How much does it Cost?

The standard MMS rate is R0.90 including VAT for all MTN price plans, and applies to MMS messages sent across all local networks during peak and off-peak times. The only exception in MTN Call per Second Plus, which have different MMS rates shown below:

MTN to MTN R 0.75

MTN to Other R 0.95

MMS messages are limited to 300KB per message as measured at MTN’s Multimedia Messaging Service Centre (MMSC).

Can I still use the service if my phone in not MM compatible?

If your phone is not MMS compatible, you can still use this service by visiting our MMS website. You can use our online album to send, receive and store MMS messages. You’ll be notified of new messages via SMS if your phone is not MMS compatible, and you can view these messages on MTNLoaded.

Go even further with MMS

Now you can receive your voicemail as an MMS on your cellphone. Want to find out how?

Or you can send an MMS to an email address. Instead of entering a phone number, just add the email address - this is such a bonus when sending international messages.

And if you’re the lucky one to be roaming the world, ditch the postcards: share your travels instantly with friends and family back home with an MMS. If you want to keep everyone up-to-date on your plans, hit the ‘Reply to all” option. This way, no-one feels left out or forgotten.

Remembering the important people in your life is particularly useful on special occasions, like Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day or a birthday. Simply download greetings cards by calling *123# and surprise your friends and loved ones with a colourful message, even at the last minute! Not that you have to wait for a calendar date to tell someone you’re thinking of them: make every day an occasion with our MTN Greeting cards.

The *123# menu also offers M-zines – magazines via MMS. We currently have three topics: Health, For the Guys, and For the Girls. These are updated weekly and are choc-a-bloc with great stuff.

What does it cost?

You can send an MMS to any local network or email address, as well as to multiple receivers, at R0.90 per message recipient. MMS messages are limited to 300kb.

The cost applies to both cellphone and website MMS messages.

Terms and conditions apply

The stated rate of 90c includes VAT and applies to MMSs sent across all local networks during peak and off-peak times.

The stated rate does not apply to premium-rated MMS messages.

MMSs are charged when sent by the sender and not upon delivery.

MMSs are limited to 300kb per message, as measured by MTN’s Multimedia Messaging Service Centre (MMSC)

Successful MMS delivery depends on the cellphone and network capabilities of the recipient.

During international roaming, additional data charges will be incurred as per data rates charged by the Roaming Network.

Using MMS when roaming requires GPRS roaming. Your welcome SMS will let you know if there is GRPS roaming.

MMS on the MTN Survival Pack and Call Per Second Plus packages have different rates.

Not all phones support Over the Air (OTA) MMS set-up as done through *123#

Read Receipts will be charged at normal MMS rates.

Delivery Receipts are free of charge for all price plans.

International MMS

What is it?

International MMS enables MTN subscribers to send and receive MMS messages to/from more than 600 International destinations around the world.

How do I get it?

All MTN customers that are set up and provisioned for MMS shall be able to send and receive MMS messages to/from international destinations. This includes Prepaid, Hybrid and Postpaid customers.

How does it work?

Sending an International MMS is similar to sending a local MMS. The only difference is that the recipient’s phone number must include the international dialling codes as shown below.

dial the prefix + or 00, for dialing outside of South Africa,
followed by the destination country’s dialing code,
then the recipient’s phone number, minus the first zero of that phone number.

From the main Menu on your phone, select “Messaging”, then “MMS” and select “Create New”. Add text, images, audio clips and/or video clips into your MMS message and press “Send”. If you are using a camera phone, you can take a photo and select the option “Send via MMS”, enter the recipient’s phone number (including the international dialling codes) and press “Send”. Also you can browse to stored multimedia files in your phone, select the file you’ll like to send, then select the option “Send via MMS”, enter the recipient’s phone number (including the international dialling codes) and press “Send”.

How much does it Costs?

The standard International MMS rate is R2.50 including VAT for all MTN price plans, and applies to MMS messages sent across all international destinations during peak and off-peak times.

Receiving an MMS is free, including MMS messages received from foreign countries.

International MMS messages are limited to 300KB per message as measured at MTN’s Multimedia Messaging Service Centre (MMSC).

Which countries can I send International MMS to?

The table below shows all countries and operators that MTN subscribers can send and receive MMS messages to/from. These destinations shall be updated on a regular basis as new Inter-connect Agreements becomes available.

A-B | C-D | E-F | G-H | I-J | K-L | M-N | O-P | Q-R | S-T | U-V | W-X | Y-Z

Sl No Country Operator

1 Afghanistan AWCC

2 Afghanistan Etisalat

3 Afghanistan TDCA (ROSHAN)

4 Albania AMC

5 Albania Vodafone

6 Algeria Algerie Telecom (AMN)

7 Algeria Orascom (Djezzy)

8 Algeria Wataniya

9 Andorra Mobiland (STA)

10 Angola Unitel Angola

11 Anguilla Cable and Wireless

12 Anguilla Digicel

13 Antigua and Barbuda APUA

14 Antigua and Barbuda Cable and Wireless

15 Antigua and Barbuda Cingular (Digicel)

16 Argentina CTI Movil (AMX)

17 Argentina Nextel (iDEN)

18 Argentina Telecom Personal

19 Argentina Telefonica Movistar (Unefon)

20 Armenia Armentel

21 Armenia K Telecom CJSC (VivaCell)

22 Aruba Digicel (NMTS,Mossel)

23 Aruba SETAR GSM

24 Australia Hutchison 3G (THREE)

25 Australia Telstra

26 Australia Virgin Mobile

27 Australia Vodafone

28 Australia YES Optus (Singtel)

29 Austria Connect (ONE)

30 Austria Mobilkom (Telekom,A1,PTA)

31 Austria T-Mobile Austria (Tele.Ring)

32 Austria TRE (H3G)

33 Azerbaijan Azercell Telekom B.M.

34 Azerbaijan J.V.Bakcell GSM 2000

35 Bahamas BTC Bahamas

36 Bahrain Batelco (BHR Mobile Plus)

37 Bahrain Vodafone (MTC)

38 Bangladesh AkTel (Telecom Malaysia)

39 Bangladesh BanglaLink - Sheba

40 Bangladesh GrameenPhone

41 Barbados Cable and Wireless

42 Barbados Cingular (Cellular Com)

43 Barbados Digicel

44 Belarus Mobile Digital Comm

45 Belarus MTS Belarus

46 Belgium BASE (KPN Orange)

47 Belgium Mobistar

48 Belgium Proximus (Belgacom)

49 Belize Belize Telecom Ltd

51 Benin Spacetel (Areeba)

52 Bermuda Cingular (Digicel)

53 Bermuda Mobility

54 Bhutan B-Mobile

55 Bolivia Entel

56 Bolivia Nuevatel

57 Bolivia Telecel (Millicom)

58 Bosnia and Herzegovina BH Telecom (PTT BIH)

59 Bosnia and Herzegovina ERONET/HPT

60 Bosnia and Herzegovina RS Telecoms (m:tel,mobis)

61 Botswana Mascom Wireless

62 Botswana Orange (Vista)

63 Brazil Brasil Telecom

64 Brazil Claro (Telemig,ALBRA)

65 Brazil Nextel

66 Brazil Oi (TNL, Telemar)

67 Brazil Teleming ( Amazonia)

68 Brazil TIM

69 Brazil Vivo (Movistar)

70 Brunei Darussalam DataStream Technology

71 Bulgaria Cosmo Bulgaria Mobile

72 Bulgaria MobilTel AD

73 Bulgaria VivaTel

74 Burkina Faso CELTEL

75 Burkina Faso TELECEL

76 Burkina Faso TELMOB (Onatel)

77 Burundi Telecel