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See Merchant Page >>Definition: SMS stands for short message service. SMS is also often referred to as texting, sending text messages or text messaging. The service allows for short text messages to be sent from one cell phone to another cell phone or from the Web to another cell phone.
Including spaces, text messages traditionally can’t exceed 160 characters.
While the bulk of a cell phone bill typically is its voice minutes or data usage, text messages are either included in the voice plan or are added as an extra cost. SMS messaging is used pervasively around the globe.
Pronunciation: ess-em-ess
Also Known As: Texting, text messages, text messaging, short message service
