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When the first short messaging service (SMS) message was sent on December 3, 1992 it read “Merry Christmas.” This message could otherwise be known as a “text.” Now, 350 billion SMS messages are exchanged globally every month. SMS was developed to be what the name suggests: a standardized way to send short lines messages between fixed line and mobile devices. Brands have seen the power of SMS marketing and notifications. It’s tried and true, SMS works with any mobile phone around the world (regardless of 2G, 3G or 4G network), not just smartphones. Plus, it’s not in human nature to…
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