What Is SMS, and Why Are Text Messages So Short?
30 years ago, SMS (Simple Message Service) introduced the world to cellular text messaging, 160 characters at a time. How did it get that way—and what happens if we have more to say? We’ll explore the history and origins of SMS.Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

30 years ago, SMS (Simple Message Service) introduced the world to cellular text messaging, 160 characters at a time. How did it get that way—and what happens if we have more to say? We’ll explore the history and origins of SMS.