Long messages are split into segments. A plain-text segment holds up to 160 characters (153 when joined), and messages with emoji or special characters hold up to 70 (67 when joined). The page shows the segment count before you send.
Last updated 3 November 2026
Long messages are split into segments. A plain-text segment holds up to 160 characters (153 when joined), and messages with emoji or special characters hold up to 70 (67 when joined). The page shows the segment count before you send.