| It's a matter of fact that nowadays we just simply | | | | the majority of the new phones are able to. |
| can not cope without our mobile phones in close | | | | Additional items that can be added to a text are |
| vicinity. As a result, it is the majority's preferred form | | | | emoticons, which include smileys (cartoon faces |
| of communication and one way to get a quick | | | | showing various emotions). |
| message across to somebody is by sending them a | | | | Most networks offer unlimited texts for a set price |
| text message. | | | | but if you choose pay as you go, the options can |
| Millions of text messages are sent every day and | | | | reduce although there are providers who offer deals |
| many people, young and old, spend a lot of time | | | | such as; if you top-up a certain amount each month |
| sending messages to friends and family. The | | | | then you receive a set number of texts. The |
| popularity of texting has magnified over the past | | | | popularity of texting has shot through the roof; |
| few years and companies have seen this and now | | | | people send texts about everything and anything! |
| offer deals that aim to attract those looking to send | | | | Typical texts are about organising nights out, keeping |
| more messages than make phone calls. When signing | | | | in touch with friends and family and finding out how |
| up for a mobile phone contract you will be given | | | | somebody's day has gone. |
| various options and there are plenty deals designed | | | | The popularity of mobile phones and, in particular, |
| for those who love to text. | | | | text messages is visible. Many TV shows are now |
| There are various types of text and the most | | | | offering entries to competitions via texts and |
| popular is "text talk". This is simply words that are | | | | shopping giant Amazon has set up its new |
| abbreviated, this is useful as you are restricted in the | | | | "TextBuyIt" scheme where customers can do all their |
| amount of space you have for your text. Text talk | | | | Amazon shopping by text. |
| is most common amongst the younger generation so | | | | This is just a few points that show the increasing |
| they can say more in a short space. As well as | | | | popularity of texting and there are no signs that it will |
| sending text messages, some phones are able to | | | | slow down. Why not leave me a comment.....or shud I |
| send picture messages, not all mobiles can do this but | | | | say txt me! |