Managing your business messaging costs is important as pricing changes can affect your monthly expenses. Starting January 19, 2026, certain fees charged by carriers for sending and receiving SMS and MMS messages will be updated. Here’s what you need to know to plan ahead and keep your communication running smoothly.
📌 Why This Matters
Messaging via SMS and MMS is a key way many small businesses connect with customers. When carrier fees change, it can affect how much you pay for each message sent or received. Being aware of these changes helps you manage your budget and adjust messaging habits if needed.
✨ What’s New
- Outbound SMS: The cost will increase from $0.0030 to $0.0045 per message.
- Inbound SMS: The cost will slightly decrease from $0.0030 to $0.0025 per message.
- Outbound MMS: The cost will double from $0.0050 to $0.0100 per message.
- Inbound MMS: A new cost of $0.0100 per message will apply where previously there was no charge.
📌 These new fees will be automatically applied starting January 19, 2026.
🛠️ How to Use It
- Step 1: Review your current messaging volume to estimate the potential impact on your expenses.
- Step 2: Consider how you use SMS and MMS in your communications. You might decide to prioritize SMS for cost-efficiency or review your message frequency.
- Step 3: Monitor your messaging invoices after January 19, 2026 to see the updated charges reflected automatically; no action is required on your part.
