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Interop launches SMS technology that handles 36,000 texts per second
Interop Technologies, a provider of wireless technology solutions, has launched a new SMS routing system with a throughput that can handle up to 36,000 text message delivery attempts per second. The... Read more >>
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Interop launches SMS technology that handles 36,000 texts per second
Interop Technologies, a provider of wireless technology solutions, has launched a new SMS routing system with a throughput that can handle up to 36,000 text message delivery attempts per second. The... Read more >>
Obama text message promise proves unworkable
Sen. Barack Obama's promise to supporters that they would be the first to know of his vice presidential running mate via text messaging turned out to be a bit of an ambitious promise. The Democratic... Read more >>
Canadian operators sued over text message fees
Canadian operators Telus and Bell Mobility are being sued by consumers for charging for incoming text messages. The operators had not been charging for incoming SMS but recently announced that they... Read more >>
Judge says SMS lawsuit against T-Mobile USA can proceed
A federal judge said a class-action lawsuit against T-Mobile USA over texting can proceed. The lawsuit was filed by subscribers who claim to have been charged for text messages even though they do... Read more >>
Police want tipsters to text in crimes
The popularity of text messaging among teens and 20-somethings is giving police a new outlet for anonymous tipsters. Instead of dialing CrimeStoppers, tipsters can text their information to police... Read more >>
"American Idol" generates 78 million SMS messages
AT&T is touting its text messaging traffic surge generated by "American Idol" fans who used their cell phones to vote for their pick. This season's show generated more than 78 million text... Read more >>
Cricket adds features to unlimited plans
Leap subsidiary, Cricket Communications has updated its flat-rate, unlimited service plans with additional features and minutes. The more expensive service plans ($40-$60) will now include... Read more >>
Orange: Texting is for old people
Recent research conducted by TNS and sponsored by U.K. carrier Orange indicates that mobile users who adopt mobile instant messaging services subsequently reduce their use of SMS. Orange noted that... Read more >>
AT&T adds 1.3 mil subscribers in 1Q
AT&T reported its seventh consecutive quarter of wireless revenue growth. Revenue's from the telco's wireless business were up 18.3 percent year-over-year for a total of $11.8 billion. Here's a... Read more >>
