Tag: Texting

Total Results: 17

SMS more popular than taking photos, online browsing: Pew Research

Published: December 30, 2011

SMS is a global phenomenon with 75 percent of mobile phone owners across 21 countries saying they text, according to a new report from Pew Research.

CTIA’s SMS short code auditing: A playbook to kill US mobile innovators?

Published: October 18, 2011

By Shane Neman

The association for U.S. wireless carriers recently implemented a new "auditing" process that monitors, regulates and penalizes businesses which violate their ambiguous and contradictory rules.

Congressional vote may upend Net Neutrality

Published: February 16, 2011

By Shane Neman

When the FCC issued its Network Neutrality ruling in December, the agency declared mobile data providers exempt from that principle. But apparently this was not enough for some parties.

EZ Texting claims T-Mobile blocking its short code is discriminatory

Published: September 28, 2010

EZ Texting has told a federal court that wireless carrier T-Mobile had no right to block its SMS short code either under federal law or under existing industry practice.

Ez Texting sues T-Mobile for blocking its short code

Published: September 20, 2010

Mobile marketing company Ez Texting has filed a lawsuit against T-Mobile in response to the carrier blocking its primary SMS short code 313131.

Ping Mobile takes stand against texting while driving

Published: May 4, 2010

Ping Mobile is taking a stand against texting while driving in support of Oprah Winfrey’s “No Phone Zone” campaign to warn consumers about the potential dangers.

FCC chairman testifies before Senate on mobile usage while driving

Published: October 29, 2009

Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski testifies before Congress on mobile usage while driving. Here's his testimony that spells out the FCC's position.

Goodyear SMS campaign sees 5.2 percent CTR

Published: August 19, 2009

Tire-production giant Goodyear launched a mobile campaign to raise awareness in men, right in time for the winter.

Chicago-based housing developer cuts costs via SMS

Published: May 22, 2009

UAS Properties, a housing development company, used mobile to cut company costs and still stay in touch with tenants and perspective renters.

SMS and its role in viral marketing

Published: April 14, 2009

By Nisheeth Mohan

Viral marketing rides on SMS in the mobile world. The implications of depending on texting when exploiting viral marketing in the mobile arena are significant.