How do I know If my text message has been opened?

[AC Question]

how do.I.know If my text message has been opened

When a text message is sent I/ can.view details on it being sent how do I know when message is opened

 

[Rukbat]

Re: how do.I.know If my text message has been opened

There's no way with SMS. Some "texting" apps use their own protocol that allows for a return receipt. (SMS is the old pocket pager protocol, and there was no way for a pocket pager to send a message back, so there's no provision for doing so.)

 

[Sizzers]

Re: how do.I.know If my text message has been opened

Well here in the UK the networks provide an option to have a delivery report for SMS/MMS.

This will notify you when the message has been delivered to the handset but there is no way of knowing if the recipient has actually opened it.