sms

SMS (Short Message Service), or "text messaging" as it is commonly called, is one of the most ubiquitous communication methods in the entire world. Everyone from grandmas and grandpas to little kids in elementary school is doing it these days. In fact, you are going to be hard-pressed to find someone who has not "texted" at least once before in their life. It has been said that SMS is the new Instant Messenger, and, in fact, in 2008 over 4 trillion SMS text messages were sent!

Most SMS are transmitted via a cell phone (sometimes called a handy in parts of Europe) or other mobile devices. These text messages or notes are limited to 160 characters. This is done so that the messages can fit into the existing signaling formats. So, if you are one of these people who are into writing novels when you communicate with someone, you had better stick to email.

Each text message or SMS costs the average user 11 cents (charged by the cell phone company). This seems a little egregious since it costs the phone company almost nothing to send the text. Needless to say, it can get very costly if you text a lot and are not on the unlimited plan. Bloggers speaking about SMS can be found at sites like synergetics-sms and SMS Blog.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “sms”

 

• Bright stars

  
  SMS Portal :: Free SMS :: SMS Text Messages :: Ready Made SMS — Authority: 107
  Last nights I saw a lots of bright stars, I choose u from the group of stars coz u r so sweet.
  6 days ago

• Give your heart to the right one

  
  SMS Portal :: Free SMS :: SMS Text Messages :: Ready Made SMS — Authority: 107
  When time comes for u to give your heart to someone, make sure u select someone who will never break ur heart, cuz broken hearts has never spare parts
  6 days ago

• When sadness fills ur heart

  
  SMS Portal :: Free SMS :: SMS Text Messages :: Ready Made SMS — Authority: 107
  when things go wrong …when sadness fills ur heart ..when tears flow in ur eyes… always remember 3 things 1—GOD 2—UR PARENTS 3—MY SINCERE PRAY
  6 days ago

• KISS

  
  Latest Hindi, Urdu SMS, Birthday SMS Wishes, Good Morning Wishes SMS — Authority: 126
  a sweet &loving person like u needs no message…. ,,0*0,, JUST A ;;”_ _”;; KISS! ;( * ): _>_. Muahh!
  6 days ago

• I Will Be Waiting

  
  Latest Sms Messages, Wishes and Greetings Sms — Authority: 126
  Friendship Test ! 1) If You Love Me Call Me. 2)If You Miss Me Give Me A Missed Call. 3) Text Back If You Like Me. 4) Send A Joke If You Consider Me As True Friend. 5) If You Hate Me Ignore This. I Will Be Waiting…..
  6 days ago

• SMS Marketing: Realty Connect – Text Message Marketing For Real Estate

  
  Effortless Affiliate Profits — Authority: 144
  Realty Connect by Goomzee provides text messaging lead generation and info 24/7 to market and sell real estate using SMS and MMS technology.
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• SMS Marketing: Best Ways To Marketing For Your Massage Therapy Practice Part 2

  
  Effortless Affiliate Profits — Authority: 144
  Learn Massage in hawaii at www.alohamassageschool.com in Maui, Hawaii External Marketing is any marketing that you do to try and attract new leads from the general public (ie people who do not already know you). This can be done through a variety of different media such as Yellow Pages ads, Magazine Editorials, ...
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• SMS Marketing: The Mobile Revolution–And What It Means For Today Businesses – Part 6 of 6

  
  Effortless Affiliate Profits — Authority: 144
  On May 4, 2011 Davanti Digital Media hosted a seminar at the 13th Annual Staten Island Conference, held at the Hilton Garden Inn and presented by The Staten Island Economic Development Corporation (SIEDC). During the seminar, Justin Leshynski, Co-founder & Vice President of Davanti Digital Media presented “Big ...
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• Ravi Ruia, three others issued fresh summons in 2G case

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 535
  New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court here issued fresh summons for Feb 22 appearance to promoters of Essar Group and Loop Telecom, accused in the 2G spectrum scam case, after they failed to appear before the court Friday.The summons were issued to corporate honchos Ravi Ruia, ...
  6 days ago

• I will not overspeed

  
  SMS2LIFE.COM — Authority: 129
  Ma’am you were going faster than the speed limit Please let me go, I am a teacher. A Teacher? I have been waiting for this day for so long Now write,”I will not overspeed” 1000 times. Related SMS:1000 words I … Continue reading → Related SMS: 1000 words I could say, 1000 words I could say, 1000 wishes ...
  6 days ago

• 7 Secrets of success

  
  SMS2LIFE.COM — Authority: 129
  7 Secrets of success I found the answer in my room. Roof said: Aim high Fan said: Be cool Clock said: Every minute is precious Mirro said: Reflect before you act Window said: See the world Calendar said: Be up-to-date … Continue reading → Related SMS: May you achieve success … May you achieve success in ...
  6 days ago

• Blame the onion for tears

  
  SMS2LIFE.COM — Authority: 129
  When It Is Hard To Hide Your Tears , Then Never Mind, Start Cutting An Onion , Let The Heart Cry , You Just Blame The Onion. Related SMS:I hide my tears I hide my tears when I say your … Continue reading → Related SMS: I hide my tears I hide my tears when I say your name, but... he can blame none but ...
  6 days ago

• Lovers and best friends at same time

  
  SMS2LIFE.COM — Authority: 129
  Best Relationship is . . . . . When You Can Act Like Lovers And Best Friends At The Same Time. Related SMS:Valentine is a lovely day 4 all lovers Valentine is a lovely day 4 all lovers & i... … Continue reading → Related SMS: Valentine is a lovely day 4 all lovers Valentine is a lovely day 4 all lovers ...
  6 days ago

• I Prefer Texting…

  
  SMS2LIFE.COM — Authority: 129
  I Prefer Texting Over Phone Calls Because It Gives Me More Time To Think About What To Say:) Related SMS:Santa goes 2 a Petrol Pump Santa goes 2 a Petrol Pump sees a board Don”t... Save girl friend number as … Continue reading → Related SMS: Santa goes 2 a Petrol Pump Santa goes 2 a Petrol Pump sees a ...
  6 days ago

• Trai waives limit for SMSes sent to, generated by machines

  
  WirelessDuniya — Authority: 423
  In a major relief for business houses, telecom sector regulator Trai has exempted messages generated by and sent to automated technical systems from the 200 SMS per sim cap imposed to curb pesky telemarketers. “Trai has received representations from the stakeholders that in view of the limit of 200 SMSes per day per ...
  6 days ago

• rabi ul awal 2012 urdu sms Messages

  
  Latest Hindi, Urdu SMS, Birthday SMS Wishes, Good Morning Wishes SMS — Authority: 126
  rabi ul awal 2012 urdu sms Messages Big Collection 12 Rabi Ul Awal Mubarik sms - What is means of ISLAM ? I = I S= SHALL L= LOVES A= ALWAYS M= MUHAMMAD’ 12 Rabi Ul Awal Mubarik Great rabi ul awal urdu sms Assalam-o-Alaikum wa rehmatullah Bhaio jo log Quran nai samajhte- Allah ke farman ke mutabiq un ke ...
  6 days ago

• Lamha e Fiqriya SMS Message

  
  Latest Hindi, Urdu SMS, Birthday SMS Wishes, Good Morning Wishes SMS — Authority: 126
  Lamha e Fiqriya SMS Message in Urdu Hindi Lamha e Fiqriya SMS Message - KAL or AAJ: - Kal–Log subha namaz k liye utha krty thy Aaj–chaaye k liye- - Kal–Log subha Quran parha krty thy Aaj–akhbar- - Kal–Log deen k liye mehnat krty thy Aaj–dolat k liye- - Kal–Log ebadat me masruf rehty thy Aaj–Movies ...
  6 days ago

• Telemarketers Sending Promomotional Messages On Transactional Pipe

  
  MediaNama: Digital Media in India — Authority: 563
  (Updated below with more screenshots) Telemarketers and bulk SMS companies have begun sending promotional messages as transactional messages, in direct violation of the TRAI’s SMS Spam regulations MediaNama has learned from sources. The SMS Spam regulations from the TRAI differentiate between transaction messages ...
  1 week ago

• Could texting patients reduce hospital readmissions? Thinking through an innovation

  
  ICMCC Website Articles — Authority: 132
  Source: Nancy Fliesler, Vector Content: “Your child has been in the hospital and it’s discharge day. It’s a chaotic scene: You’re trying to take care of him and maybe his little sister who keeps running down the hall, while completing hospital paperwork and packing your bags.You’re finally out the door, in ...
  1 week ago

• Cute Miss You SMS Messages

  
  Funny SMS & SMS Jokes — Authority: 97
  Whenever I miss you, Stars falls down from the sky So any day if you find the sky empty, Don’t blame me! It’s all your fault, You made me Miss You So Much!!
  1 week ago

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