If you think text messaging is only done by kids – Look Again….

September 5, 2009 by Scott Smolen · Leave a Comment
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Americans sent more text messages than they made cell phone calls per phone. Text messaging is quickly replacing talking on the phone as the preferred method of communication for many people in the USA. Savvy Realtors should recognize this early and position themselves to capture this business, before their competitors do.

Statistics from Neustar:

  • 72.2% of wireless users have paid for SMS packages. This equates to 203 million Americans.
  • 57% of wireless users 13+ are considered regular text message users.
  • There has been a 107% increase in text message use in the USA in the past year.
  • 2.5 billion text messages are sent each day in the USA.
  • More text messages are sent per phone than phone calls. The average text messages used per month is 357 compared to 204 cell phone calls.
  • 138 million Americans have sent a text message in the past three months.

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  • Scott Says...

    Since texting is limited to small messages, these abbreviations are a good way to cut down on the numbers of characters you use and still get your point across.BC = Because BTW = By the way CU = See you DRIB = Don’t read if busy COB = Close of Business NRN = No reply necessary OTP = On the phone P&C = Private and confidential QQ = Quick question RFD = Request for discussion THX = Thanks U = You YW = You’re welcome

    • Ed Says...

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