The maximum number of recipients permitted in a multimedia messaging service (MMS) or short message service (SMS) sent via the Android operating system is controlled by several factors. These limitations influence how many individuals can be included in a single mass text message. For example, if a user attempts to send a message to over one hundred recipients at once, the message might be split into multiple individual messages, or the entire message might fail to send depending on the carrier and the application used.
This restriction exists primarily to combat spam and to manage network congestion. Mobile network operators typically impose these caps to prevent abuse of messaging services. In the past, the absence of such controls allowed for widespread unsolicited messaging, which led to poor user experience and network instability. Modern limits aim to strike a balance between enabling legitimate group communication and preventing malicious activity.
