How many characters fit in a standard single SMS?
Answer160
Standard SMS allows 160 characters of 7-bit text.
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SMS facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about SMS text messaging and mobile communication, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What does MMS stand for?
AnswerMultimedia Messaging Service
MMS lets phones send pictures, audio and video.
Going deeper
What did the first SMS text message say?
AnswerMerry Christmas
The message 'Merry Christmas' was sent to a Vodafone executive.
SMS was first standardized as part of which mobile standard?
AnswerGSM
SMS was built into the GSM digital mobile standard.
What does the texting abbreviation LOL usually mean?
AnswerLaughing out loud
LOL is widely used to show laughter.
Expert level
How many characters fit in a single SMS using Unicode characters like emoji?
Answer70
Unicode encoding uses more bits, cutting the limit to 70.
A standard 160-character SMS uses how many bits per character?
Answer7
160 characters x 7 bits fits the 140-byte payload.
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