Group messaging makes it easy to send a message to multiple contacts all at once. 
	 
 You can choose to send a group SMS or group MMS. 
  
 
	  
		Important: Group MMS may incur extra data fees. 
		
 
	  
 
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		  Open the 
				Messages app. 
			  
		
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		  Tap  . .
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		  Tap  , and then select multiple recipients. , and then select multiple recipients.
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		  To send a group SMS, make sure that 
			 Send as individual messages is selected. 
		   
		  Clear this option to send your message as a group MMS. 
		   
		  
 
			 | Group SMS | Your message will be sent to the recipients as a text message and you will be charged by your mobile operator for each message sent. Replies of your recipients are sorted separately. 
				   |  | Group MMS | Similar to a group chat, sending a group MMS lets your recipients join the conversation you've started. HTC Desire 826 also organizes message replies in a single conversation thread. If this is your first time to send a group MMS, you may need to enter your mobile phone number. 
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		  Tap the box that says 
			 Add text, then enter your message. 
		   
		
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		  Tap  . .