No, they are not the same. Text messaging is a quick way of communicating with people you know by using your phone keypad and typing (texting) a short message to them versus calling them. Texting works well for people that don't have time to carry on a full-fledged discussion, but there is a limited amount of space in which to write, so choose your words wisely.
Texting is a casual form of communication and should be used primarily with people you already know and have a relationship with. Texting people that you do not have a solid previous relationship with may be viewed as cold or unprofessional. ALWAYS make the extra effort to email contacts in which you are interested in doing business with. Remember, you get only one chance to make a first impression.
So now you want text messaging capabilities, how do you go about getting them? Most cell phones are capable of texting already and it’s only a matter of putting a plan together. Be careful because many providers charge extra for texting, so find a cell phone plan including text messaging before you start texting everyone you know.
For information about cell phones that receive email read our article titled Do I need a phone that has email on it for my business?.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Is Text messaging on a cell phone the same as getting an email feature on your PDA?
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I think that text messaging is the same as email because they both use servers to send messages, the both use a @domain.com address and both are instant as long as the recipient is available.
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