i need to send pics via sms.

Superuser25 "MMS messages are completely free with all SMARTY plans."

more expensive at £6 p/m but i get the functionality.

https://smarty.co.uk/plans/5gb-data

Well at least one provider offers free there's your solution good luck.
Though be aware it will be phased out in time as legacy technology.

Well at least one provider offers free there's your solution good luck.
Though be aware it will be phased out in time as legacy technology.

asda mobile as well.

"Asda Mobile APN settings can be configured to browse internet or send and receive MMS with Asda Mobile. Configure your device using one of the below Asda Mobile APN settings."

https://apn-uk.gishan.net/en/apn/asda

Asda mobile costs money for mms.

Asda mobile costs money for mms.

link?

https://mobile.asda.com/pdf/Asda-Mobile-Retail-Price-Book-PAYM-Sept-25.pdf

https://mobile.asda.com/pdf/Asda-Mob...YM-Sept-25.pdf

this is the text you want: "Standard UK MMS £0.25 per message"

Theres your solution then you can move on and not complain about mms costs.
Good luck.

Theres your solution then you can move on and not complain about mms costs.
Good luck.

cost doesn't bother me i use it so little anyway.

Interestingly Smarty do not charge for MMS, it's entirely free