Methods and systems for transmitting attachments to text messages without turning terminals into e-mail clients are described. When an attachment is to be transmitted, an address of an attachment server is appended to the text message. The text message is then forwarded to the intended recipient, e.g.,...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6865191?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6865191 - System and method for sending multimedia attachments to text messages in radiocommunication systems