@juiceme
that feature should still be available, at least it is in Germany, Vodafone.
Why did you not install fMMS if you use MMS that often? (I have probably send/received your monthly amount in my lifetime )

Normally they flag a number to be able to receive, so probably you missed those MMS due to the 'step forward' (your number flagged as able to receive and your provider does not take care of anymore?).

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But the most ashaming and annoying is that those helpdesk assistants normally just know how to type in your words into a search interface. And have no idea about the product (in this case: mobile network)!
And even more disgusting: we (the masses) just keep silent and accept this behaviour of the big companies.
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