Video sent as MMS, not as a iMessage (send as sms option is disabled)

Hi, everything works great on my iPhone 4S 64GB iOS6.
By the way, today I tried to send a videoclip thru iMessage to another iPhone 4S with iOS6, I was connected at my WiFi, the iPhone displayed the error "iMessage not sent, retry please" or something similar.
I tapped the "retry" button and my iPhone sent the videoclip as a 60 cents MMS and not as a free iMessage!
The option "send as sms" is disabled in my iphone.
Do I have to disable "MMS messaging" option too? If I disable this option can I receive MMS from other phones?
Thanks,

I think I'll leave the flag on "MMS Messaging" but when I'll have to send an image or a video thru iMessage I'll disable that option for few seconds to be sure that the Service Provider won't leach my €€€€€
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The following Knoweldge Base article provides great in-depth steps for troubleshooting your issue:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2755
Thanks for reaching out to Apple SUpport Communities.
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