text messaging
noun
: the sending of short text messages electronically especially from one cell phone to another
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Americans received 384 million political phone calls in 2022, showing that the default method of communication is text messaging.
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Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2024
In contrast, SpaceX has already launched over 160 satellites for its cellular Starlink system, which plans to start serving T-Mobile customers later this fall, starting with text messaging before rolling out internet and voice connectivity in 2025.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 3 Sep. 2024
Schmitz said the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office started using the system almost a year ago and began use of the text messaging capability in June.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2024
Instead, the agents relied on text messaging, with local Butler County tactical teams sending Secret Service snipers two pictures of Crooks via text message at 5:45 p.m., about 26 minutes before shots were fired.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2024
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Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2024
In contrast, SpaceX has already launched over 160 satellites for its cellular Starlink system, which plans to start serving T-Mobile customers later this fall, starting with text messaging before rolling out internet and voice connectivity in 2025.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 3 Sep. 2024
Schmitz said the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office started using the system almost a year ago and began use of the text messaging capability in June.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2024
Instead, the agents relied on text messaging, with local Butler County tactical teams sending Secret Service snipers two pictures of Crooks via text message at 5:45 p.m., about 26 minutes before shots were fired.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Text messaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/text%20messaging. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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