2. By Beth Lim

3. Table of Contents Definition of Text Messaging Pros and cons of Text Messaging Guinness Books of Records

4. Text Messaging What’s the definition of “Text Messaging”? “Spam!” “Communication!” “An addiction!” The traditional definition is “ A message that should include all 26 letters of the alphabet and 10 numerals to be sent or received”.

5. Text Messaging The history of Text Messaging: 1920- RCA Communications, also called Verizon Wireless, the first Text Messaging service introduced by New York. 300 thousand radiograms were transmitted in the first year. 1971-ALOHAnet, introduced by the University of Hawaii, allowed users to send alphanumeric messages. This action is called “Radiotelegraphy”. 1980- The pager was devised for short messages. A small display allowed the subscriber to see who was trying to contact them. A one- way numeric pager could only type in digital letters. However, by the time it got so popular, people started including texts by simply turning the “beeper” upside down. 1992- SMS messaging was used for the first time when Neil Papworth sent the message “Merry Christmas” via the Vodaphone network. Oh great, it’s time for history

6. Text Messaging Uses? A substitute for voice calls in situations where voice communication is impossible or undesirable Flash SMS- a type of text message that appears directly on the main screen. Useful in emergencies. To be able to communicate with someone for a cheaper price when an instant reply is not needed

7. Text Messaging Applications Micro- blogging Emergency services, e.g. Police, ambulance etc. Reminders of hospital appointments

8. Why SMS? It’s easy, anyone can use it It works on every mobile phone You don’t need access to 3G or Internet You don’t have to download something You don’t have to log into a web portal It’s inexpensive (in some countries) Even I have it!

9. Text Messaging Social impact Impact on Engllish Misunderstandings Addiction Lethargy Radiation Affects studies Texting while driving Bullying in Texting Chain messages Influence on perception of student Bad content Social unrest Texting in politics Medical concerns, e.g. Blackberry thumb Spam Scam Pricing concerns (in some regions) Text Etiquitte Increasing competition Security concerns

10. Text Messaging Guinness Book of Records Fastest Texters (prepared) Fastest Texters (unprepared) Fastest Texters (blindfolded) Most Text Messages in a month Fastest pair of Texters 10 seconds… There ain’t nobody who can beat that!

11. Text Messaging Sources: Wikipedia Men’sheathNews FP Strait’s Times Tyntec

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