Short Message Service (SMS): The transmission of short alphanumeric text-messages to and from a mobile phone, fax machine and-or IP address. Messages must be no longer than 160 alphanumeric characters and contain no images or graphics. Once a message is sent, it is received by a Short Message Service Center (SMSC), which must then get it to the appropriate mobile device.

 

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