The procedure involves ceasing the forwarding of email messages to a Short Message Service (SMS) or Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) address provided by AT&T. For example, if an individual previously configured their email account to send copies of incoming messages to their AT&T mobile phone number via SMS, executing this “stop” command would disable that forwarding function.
Disabling this email-to-text functionality is crucial for managing message overload and controlling data usage. Historically, this was a popular method for receiving immediate notifications of important emails on devices with limited data capabilities. However, with the proliferation of smartphones and readily available data plans, it has become less necessary and, in some cases, a source of unwanted SMS messages and potential charges.