SMS is an acronym that means "Short Message Service." It refers to standard text messages on cellular devices.

Despite apps and algorithms, SMS retains enduring relevance in an era of real-time messaging, writes RICHARD SIMPSON, MD of BulkSMS.

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Back in August, digital rights activists speculated that Tanzania may restrict internet services — especially popular social media platforms — ahead of the general elections scheduled for October 28.

When an iPhone can't send an iMessage over the internet, it reverts to unencrypted SMS texts automatically. Here's how to prevent that from happening. Apple has offered end-to-end encrypted messaging ...

Nearly four months after deadly ethnic riots in China’s Muslim region led authorities to shut off the Internet there, local residents are still barred from sending text messages and getting online.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India mobile carrier Vodafone Idea said on Thursday the company had suspended internet services in some parts of the capital Delhi to comply with a government order. "As per the ...