TextMessages
TextMessages are a form of electronic communication that uses cellular networks to transmit short textual messages between devices. The term commonly refers to the SMS and its related services, including multimedia messages, and is distinct from internet-based instant messaging and email. TextMessages originated in the 1990s with the standardization of short message service for mobile networks and have become a widespread method for person-to-person and automated communications.
Operation and technical basics: A user composes a message on a mobile device, which is sent to
Formats and evolution: SMS is the foundational TextMessage service. Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) extends texting to
Security and privacy: SMS messages are generally not end-to-end encrypted, making them susceptible to interception and
Usage and impact: TextMessages remain widely used for personal communication, alerts, and transactional notifications, as well