# Why don't images in VoIP.ms MMS messages work? **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [August 30, 2026, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.voip.ms/t/why-dont-images-in-voip-ms-mms-messages-work/3802 "2026-08-30T22:49:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![douglerner](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/community.voip.ms/douglerner/32/242_2.png) [@douglerner](https://community.voip.ms/u/douglerner)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2026, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.voip.ms/t/why-dont-images-in-voip-ms-mms-messages-work/3802/1 "2026-08-30T22:49:27Z")
I use three VoIP apps: VoIP.ms (with Groundwire), Talkatone, and TextNow. I have no problems sending and receiving images in MMS texts with Talkatone and TextNow, but they don’t work with VoIP.ms. Groundwire support says this has to do with the VoIP.ms specs. Does anybody have any info on this? It seems like a relatively big drawback, isn’t it? Are there plans to upgrade this? Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![RVgo4it](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9dc877/32.png) [@RVgo4it](https://community.voip.ms/u/RVgo4it)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.voip.ms/t/why-dont-images-in-voip-ms-mms-messages-work/3802/2 "2026-08-30T23:41:35Z")
I looked at VoIP apps two years ago and found only one that could do MMS, via standard SIP protocol. That was [https://www.linphone.org/](https://www.linphone.org/). However, VoIP.ms does not provide MMS via the SIP protocol. It uses an API. Thus, I had to write some software to bridge the gap, Voip.ms API to Linphone SIP protocol, called MMSGate2. > **[GitHub - RVgo4it/mmsgate2: MMSGate2 is a MMS message gateway between VoIP.ms...](https://github.com/RVgo4it/mmsgate2#introduction)** > > MMSGate2 is a MMS message gateway between VoIP.ms and Linphone clients. Linphone is an open-source soft-phone. It makes VoIP SIP calls and can send/receive SMS/MMS messages over the SIP protocol. It can also use push notifications to ensure no calls are missed and SMS/MMS are delivered quickly. ---
**Author:** ![douglerner](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/community.voip.ms/douglerner/32/242_2.png) [@douglerner](https://community.voip.ms/u/douglerner)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2026, 1:28am UTC](https://community.voip.ms/t/why-dont-images-in-voip-ms-mms-messages-work/3802/3 "2026-08-31T01:28:02Z")
Sounds interesting, if complicated. 🙂 Does all that run on an iPhone? Also, I have two DIDs which Groundwire supports. Does Linphone also support multiple DIDs? If it starts getting too complicated I guess I’ll just keep what I have and use VoIP.ms just for calls and plain text messages. I’m not clear on the difference between SMS and MMS. The dashboard says it supports MMS. So maybe it just support a larger number of characters than SMS? ---
**Author:** ![RVgo4it](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9dc877/32.png) [@RVgo4it](https://community.voip.ms/u/RVgo4it)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2026, 2:04am UTC](https://community.voip.ms/t/why-dont-images-in-voip-ms-mms-messages-work/3802/4 "2026-08-31T02:04:30Z")
Linphone can support more than one DID. For MMSgate2, you’ll need an extra device for Docker. See the link I gave you for details. There is a Linphone app for iPhone. I tried to make setup of MMSGate2 easy. But you have to decide how much effort you want to put in. I’m the type that puts in the effort up front to make life easy later. SMS and MMS are very different. MMSGate2 is all about getting text, images, audio and video from/to Linphone and VoIP.ms. It has more features. But you appear to be having issues sending/receiving images. MMSGate2 is intended for that. ---
**Author:** ![douglerner](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/community.voip.ms/douglerner/32/242_2.png) [@douglerner](https://community.voip.ms/u/douglerner)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2026, 3:02am UTC](https://community.voip.ms/t/why-dont-images-in-voip-ms-mms-messages-work/3802/5 "2026-08-31T03:02:31Z")
I looked over the details. Doesn’t Docker requiring an extra device that’s presumably always working make it sort of impossible to use when, for example, you’re traveling and your devices are mostly turned off on in your backpack? ---
**Author:** ![RVgo4it](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9dc877/32.png) [@RVgo4it](https://community.voip.ms/u/RVgo4it)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2026, 11:03am UTC](https://community.voip.ms/t/why-dont-images-in-voip-ms-mms-messages-work/3802/6 "2026-08-31T11:03:27Z")
Correct, MMSgate2 running inside Docker needs to be up and running 24x7. It needs a consistent Internet connection. Normally, that would be any home Internet service. It could be DSL, fiber or a cable service. It should also work with home Internet services that use satellite or mobile services. But I have not tested those. If you really don’t have a home Internet service, MMSGate2 should work with a VPS. However, I have not tested it. VPS is rather advanced and there will be a monthly fee. ---
**Author:** ![douglerner](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/community.voip.ms/douglerner/32/242_2.png) [@douglerner](https://community.voip.ms/u/douglerner)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.voip.ms/t/why-dont-images-in-voip-ms-mms-messages-work/3802/7 "2026-08-31T21:57:29Z")
I have fiber optic at home. But if I go on a trip that would take my devices offline while traveling. It seems awkward to require an ongoing connected separate device just to handle that. I guess the bottom line for me anyway is to just use VoIP.ms as a backup phone and simple text service to handle the Skype number I ported in. The whole original purpose was to not lose my Skype number when Google discontinued that service. For nice, fuller VoIP experiences I can use TextNow and Talkatone, both of which also receive text messages quicker. VoIP.ms can take up to a minute to receive a text message. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![RVgo4it](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9dc877/32.png) [@RVgo4it](https://community.voip.ms/u/RVgo4it)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2026, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.voip.ms/t/why-dont-images-in-voip-ms-mms-messages-work/3802/8 "2026-08-31T22:33:53Z")
I feel the same. I moved away from a dedicated device to leave home. I use Docker on the router. I use a Linksys WRT3200ACM that the fiber connects to. I put OpenWRT on it. It acts as my home wifi router and MMSgate2. But it may be lots of effort to replace your home router. Easiest may be to just buy a Raspberry Pi. They don’t cost much and use very little power. It just stays at your house, even when you are traveling. MMSGate2 doc has detailed steps to setup a Raspberry Pi. ---
**Author:** ![robertcarlos](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/community.voip.ms/robertcarlos/32/530_2.png) [@robertcarlos](https://community.voip.ms/u/robertcarlos)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 9:36am UTC](https://community.voip.ms/t/why-dont-images-in-voip-ms-mms-messages-work/3802/9 "2026-09-20T09:36:57Z")
I’d check with VoIP.ms support to confirm whether MMS image support is currently limited by their service or by the specific Groundwire setup. Since Talkatone and TextNow handle images normally, comparing the MMS requirements and supported features between the services might help identify what’s missing. ---
**Author:** ![douglerner](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/community.voip.ms/douglerner/32/242_2.png) [@douglerner](https://community.voip.ms/u/douglerner)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 9:59am UTC](https://community.voip.ms/t/why-dont-images-in-voip-ms-mms-messages-work/3802/10 "2026-09-20T09:59:57Z")
I did try to to discuss this with [VoIP.ms](http://VoIP.ms) support, but really never got a clear answer as to what is going on. I still keep my two [VoIP.ms](http://VoIP.ms) DIDs, mainly for backup. But mostly use TextNow and Talkatone. doug