Does picture message use mobile data ?

[Anonymous]

Hi

I my daughter got me a Samsung Flame for Christmas, I don't really have much idea how to use it or what the tech stuff means.  So I was shocked to find on my recent bill that I have been charged for mobile data when I haven't downloaded anything or used the internet.  I have since switched off the mobile data but I can no longer send picture messages.  Do I have to use mobile data to send picture message ? My old Nokia didn't charge me any extra to send a picture message so why does this phone.  I don't have any data allowance on my Simplicity sim only tariff & don't really wont to add any as I only want to use the phone for calls, text & picture message.  Any help & advice would be most appreciated.

Thank You

Fiona

[Anonymous]

Many Kind Thanks For Your Helpful Advice. I really don't have much of an idea with this new phone. I think I will need to look at changing my tariff or adding a data bolt on. I will make sure to set my apps (if I can find where to do it) to update over WIFI (something else I've never used nor ever likely too hehe). How much data would you think I would need bearing I mind I will only be sending picture messages & not very often at that. I think I will stick to the lap top for everything else as I know how to use that hehe.

Again many, many kind thanks for your helpful advice & support.

Fiona

[Anonymous]

Thank you I wasn't aware of more upcoming costs.

Thank you

Fiona

[Anonymous]

Once you know what can be achieved over the networks data service you may use it more so think ahead.

Possibly 500mb min or up to 1gb.

[Anonymous]

I know I see what my daughter & even my 2year old Grandaughter do with the mobile phones. Oh it's such a long way off from where it all started. I'm afraid I've been left well behind hehe. You wouldn't believe many years ago I worked for 0ne20ne advising customers how to use their mobiles. How things change. Thank You once again for all your helpful advice & support.

Fiona

[Cleoriff]

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@Anonymous wrote:
I know I see what my daughter & even my 2year old Grandaughter do with the mobile phones. Oh it's such a long way off from where it all started. I'm afraid I've been left well behind hehe. You wouldn't believe many years ago I worked for 0ne20ne advising customers how to use their mobiles. How things change. Thank You once again for all your helpful advice & support.

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Fee. I know exactly where you are coming from! My sons and grandson leave me looking like a real dumbo!

However, I came on this forum and the advice and support is excellent.

I am not saying I am MUCH better, but hey...each to their own?

Just remember to come back as many times as you need to.