Happy Birthday to Texting – 19 Years and counting

How appropriate for the season! “Merry Christmas” was the first text message from Neil Papworth on his computer to Richard Jarvis on his mobile phone. 

Hard to image a time without it, but texting messaging is just 19 years old. Take a look at this timeline and see the transformation of text messaging.   Really? In ’00 only “35 text messages per month”! It’s been estimated that teens and those in business today send approximately 3000 texts per month.  This is proof that when a great idea inspires, it becomes ingrained in our culture.  Happy Birthday, text messaging!

 

 

History of Text Messaging Timeline
Source: Tatango SMS Marketing

Brad is Poll Everywhere’s CTO, co-founder, and head of coffee quality. Before creating the magic of live polling for the masses, Brad did a stint at Deloitte Consulting and graduated Indiana University at the ripe age of 19.