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So what happens if you send a message with a video and the recipient’s device is not responsive, say because it is out of battery or data service range? Should

So what happens if you send a message with a video and the recipient’s device is not responsive, say because it is out of battery or data service range? Should the message simply be lost or should it be stored somewhere until it can be successfully sent?

dns_snek 3y ago
That "somewhere" could be a server embedded inside your home router provided by your ISP or another "dumb" mailbox of your choosing. That would of course require regulation or an industry-wide push towards P2P, which is unlikely at best.