Text messaging has become part of everyday life. Studies show that more than 90 million text messages are sent in the U.S. every day - double the levels reached three years ago.
Many people, from teens to seniors, view text messaging as a quick and easy way to communicate.
Text messaging can be an easy way to keep in touch with friends and family or a fun tool to share your thoughts. Here are some of the advantages of this technology:
* Group messages: Text messages are effective for communicating with many people at once. Most wireless phones come with the option to send a message to multiple people.
* Less network congestion: Using less bandwidth than voice calls, text messaging can sometimes get through quicker than a voice call. In some cases, such as with text messages from Verizon Wireless, the messages are stored, so if the person you are trying to reach is not in a coverage area, the network will try to resend the message for several days.
* Low cost: Text messaging does not strain the pocketbook. Many wireless service providers charge around 10 cents for each message sent and received and offer package deals for people who send a large number of text messages.
* Nonintrusive: Text messaging allows wireless customers to quickly send information to friends, family and colleagues without interrupting their day. Messages are stored on the wireless phone until they are retrieved.
* Fast and easy: Some wireless handsets come with software that helps predict what customers want to say when they start typing. Many times, it will complete words for the customers, speeding up the process.
The popularity of text messaging doesn't show any signs of slowing down. Verizon Wireless customers alone sent 1 billion text messages in December 2005. To be part of this growing trend, simply pick up your wireless phone and let your fingers do the talking. - NU
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