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Tag: Text Messaging
T-Mobile Advances Emergency Response with NextGen 911 Real Time Text
NextGen 911 real time text enables wireless devices to communicate with 911 call centers using simultaneous conversational text and voice so
Text Option Coming to National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
People in need will be able to text the Suicide Prevention Lifeline beginning July 16, 2022. The move builds on plans to use 988 as the
FCC to Consider Rulemaking on Robotexts
The proposed FCC robotext rulemaking would look at approaches such as network-level blocking and using call authentication to
RCS Inspired Messages by Google Gains a Big Win with AT&T
Messages by Google will be the default messaging app for AT&T Android devices. The goal is to accelerate the adoption of RCS (rich
FCC Seeks Comment on Texting to 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline
The FCC may require service providers to support texting to the 988 suicide hotline. The commission wants feedback on deadline and other
CTIA Report: 37 Trillion MBs in Mobile Data in 2019 Highlights 96-Fold Growth in Mobile Data Usage Since 2010
The wireless industry association illustrates dramatic mobile data usage growth in its 2020 annual survey, noting for example, that the number of …
AT&T Launches New Small Business Unlimited Plan
As small businesses face historic economic challenges, connecting with customers, employees, and suppliers is crucial…
Verizon Mobile and Internet Traffic Patterns May Indicate an Emerging New Normal
Verizon mobile and internet traffic patterns are changing and showing some similiarities to pre-pandemic levels. Indications of what a new normal may be?
Cross Carrier Messaging Initiative, or CCMI, Targets Next-Generation Messaging
The Cross Carrier Messaging Initiative is a joint venture of the four major U.S. carriers. Goals include createing a business-to-consumer messaging ecosystem and . . .
Demographic Communications Preferences: Survey Finds Surprisingly Positive Gen Z Attitudes on Phone Calls
A demographic communications preferences study conducted by Sapio Research for phone technology provider Ooma found that 35% of people age 4 to 24 prefer using a phone call to contact local businesses.
CTIA: Mobile Data Usage Increased 82% in 2018
Mobile data usage in 2018 was 73 times the 2010 level. Also seeing increases were the number of devices per subscribe, the number of cell sites and even . . .
Sprint Smart Messaging Brings Artificial Intelligence-Powered Texting Service To Business
FCC Proposes Further Action Against Spoofing, Highlights Robocall Enforcement Actions Including $245M in Fines
An FCC robocall report notes that the commission has proposed or imposed money forfeitures of $245,923,500 against violators or apparent violators of the Truth in Caller ID Act or the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Deloitte: As Smartphone Penetration Hits 82%, Wireless Industry Thrives
Smartphone penetration is 93% for the 18-24 age group. 63% of consumers have visited a carrier store in the last year, with 20% going in the last month.
Text to 911 Poses Technology, Funding and Political Challenges
Some carriers are beginning to offer ESInet (emergency services internet) connectivity to PSAPs, which could help support text to 911…
Mobile Commerce Survey Uncovers Cellphone Separation Anxiety
More than half of respondents to a Nielsen mobile commerce survey said they feel cellphone separation anxiety, even though 70% say
Half of Teens Say They Suffer from Mobile Device Addiction, Six in 10 Parents Agree
Nearly six in 10 parents are concerned about teen mobile device addiction, according to a survey from Common Sense Media.
Research Finds Half of Used Smartphones Have Personal Data
Often used smartphones have personal data. Avast Software bought 20 phones, which contained 1200 photos, including 200 with adult content.
Exec: AT&T Landline Texting Can Help CSRs Multi-Task
AT&T Landline Texting will let companies communicate using texting over a landline phone connection, The cloud based service also will let companies
Smartphone Habits Survey: 17% Check Phone Upon Waking
Deloitte smartphone habits survey found that 43% of U.S. smartphone owners check their phones within five minutes of awakening.
Nielsen: Mobile Voice Usage Relatively Stable Even in Face of Messaging App Growth
A mobile voice usage study found that the number of calls Americans placed over the past year was virtually flat compared to the previous year. But the amount of time
Mobile Enterprise App Revenues Forecast to Hit $63 B by 2020
A mobile enterprise app revenues forecast from Strategy Analytics calls for $40.5 billion in 2015. Future growth will be driven by . . .
AT&T NumberSync Enables Connected Device Texting and Calling, No Smartphone Required
AT&T will enable connected device texting and calling so users can send texts or make calls even when they forget their smartphone.
Seniors and the Internet: 27% Are “Virtual Shut-Ins,” Survey Finds
A survey about seniors and the Internet sponsored by Brookdale Senior Living found that connected seniors are happier and healthier than their unconnected counterparts.