Everyone is talking about SMS “short message service” and text messaging these days. What is SMS (text messaging) and how is it used in the U.S.?

The terms SMS and text message are synonymous. A text message is information that can be “pushed” to and from mobile phones. This technology allows mobile subscribers to receive and send messages, notifications, promotion details, instructions, directions, exchange conversations and much more all directly from their mobile phone.

SMS text messaging is made available by all the major mobile providers like Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, Sprint PCS, T-Mobile, etc and virtually every mobile manufactured in the new millennium is capable of receiving and sending text messages (98% of all mobile phones are text message capable – CTIA.org).

SMS text messaging is a breakthrough communication medium as evidenced by exponential growth year after year. The International Association for the Wireless Telecommunications Industry (CTIA.org) stated, “Last year, 158 billion text messages were sent in the U.S. alone, which is up 95% from 2005. This translates into approximately 300,000 text messages per minute. Moreover, 94% of all text messages are opened and read, something that can be critical in emergency situations when it’s important for the recipient to be aware of the information in a text message.”

As the usage of SMS technology continues to grow, businesses and consumers a like are enjoying the innovative functions as an everyday part of their life. Now is the time to integrate SMS technology into your business or social life. The age of mobile communication is now and the mobile phone has become the singe most important tool in the hands of persons across the globe. Let TextAway LLC transition you or your business into this exciting new age of mobile technology.