Group picture and video messaging

Learn more about our group picture and video messaging service

About group picture and video messaging

When the sender composes a message, multiple recipients are selected
All of these selected recipients will receive the message
- Note
  : Users who do not have group messaging enabled will receive it as a normal picture and video message. If these users reply, it will only go to the original sender.
When any of the recipients with group messaging enabled replies, it will reply to all
- Note
  : If a user does not have the group message functionality reply option, it will only go to the original sender.

Android

Compatibility varies by manufacturer and device models (e.g. available on Samsung Galaxy S5 and Samsung Galaxy S7 but not on Samsung Galaxy S6. This is a manufacturer restriction.)
Android devices on software version 6.0 and up (Android Marshmallow) that have group messaging capability will have the feature on by default

iPhone

Compatible with all models on TELUS network running iOS 9.3 or newer with Carrier Bundle TELUS 24.1 or newer
The feature will be introduced and enabled by default with the rollout of the next software update