SMS converitng into MMS due to number of recipients

[AC Question]

I want to send a simple sms to 26 people in a group message. Sms automatically converts into MMS after 30 to 35 characters. How can I send long sms to number of recipients....

 

[hallux]

Group messages are handled as MMS, based on a default setting. That setting may be able to be changed, take a look here: Send SMS instead of MMS when texting multiple people - Android Enthusiasts Stack Exchange