Global use of SMS text messaging is continuing to rise, according to figures released by Informa. According to World Cellular Data Metrics, more than 620 billion messages were sent worldwide in the first quarter of 2007.
SMS revenues were up 23% over the same period, helping total data revenues to reach US$34.3 billion in the quarter, the highest ever. The higher increase in SMS traffic compared to revenue reflects lower SMS tariffs and the greater availability of bundled packages.Out of 70 operators tracked in WCDM, the proportion of data revenues coming from non-SMS ranged vastly, from just 1% (Vodafone Egypt) to over 70% (KTF, Korea).
Not bad for something developed for engineers to keep in touch.
Via 160 Characters.
July 21st, 2007 at 6:04 am
I am not really surprise considering only 160 characters allowed to be sent via a SMS message. The fact of the matter is in line with technology – SMS messages should now be at least 600 characters, but keeping them at the relatively low 160 character mark is far more profitable for the telcos.
July 22nd, 2007 at 1:41 pm
Its such an easy way to communicate. We are charged too much though in my opinion.
April 16th, 2008 at 6:36 am
hi