AT&T Raises Messaging Rates
It is simple...
Cellphone providers know people text left and right so they can charge more. Everyone with or without a text plan texts.
I blame it all on the kids and those that think it is cool to text left and right. Text messages are designed to send a quick message and not used to carry on conversations like some of those idiots out there like to do.
Think about it... it is cheaper to call, so CALL!!
Cellphone providers sees this trend so they can jack up the price for texting. Parents are now forced to pay for the text packages so they don't get a HUGE charge because of their idiotic kid.
Texting is popular in other countries because it is MORE expensive to call so people text. For some reason p...
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i just think its dumb to sit around and text since it cost more than talking.
i don't mind texting at all. i text my friends telling them i will be 10 mins late and such. i don't carry on an entire conversation.
if you read my posting carefully i was referring to the kids and youngings as dumb. unless you are in that age group?
>is MORE expensive to call so people text.
That used to be true, but many people prefer to text than call, not to be "cool" but out of habit (IM generation), convenience (e.g., broadcasting to multiple recipients, no need for pleasantries while keeping your message to the point), and out of necessity (i.e., voice call is not appropriate or viable).
SMS has added benefit of archiving, great for giving out information such as address/phone/email. And there are many SMS-based search engines, such as Google SMS.
That said, I do find it rather disturbing that messaging plan is rapidly becoming more of a norm than an exception. Data plan is next.
in africa for example, carriers encourage texting more than calling.
and it is reather disturbing that the prices are going up, but if its that much of a problem, just get a package, or don't do it.
average joes like us have no heresay when it comes to companies changing prices majority of the time anyways.
txting is not only "cool" its a better and efficient way to get a message accross, who is gonna call to say, "hey can you pick up some milk" when you can send a simple text message. who would seriously go though all that trouble to dial a number for a simple message.
regardless of what you think text messages are "designed" for people ...
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and i do text. i don't text stupid stuff. i don't hold entire conversations regarding gossips with text.
i am not here to argue just to express.
sometimes some stuff should just be left alone and let things be.
renardlee said:
and as far as other countries, it is just as cheap to call in europe as it is in the us or canada, they just chose to text more,
That is actually not true. Voice rates in most European countries are a lot higher than they are in the US. This is why they text so much over there... it saves them money on voice minutes.
In the US, its a very different phenomenon... texting isn't about saving money, its about the 'cool' factor and its less obtrusive then constantly calling your buddies over minor stuff. Only 13-year old girls still think its cool to talk on the phone constantly to their friends, and even that is probably changing.
and the 13-year old girl thing, as far as talking, its true, i have a little sister myself, her phone is glued to her head. i dont talk much on my phone, i'd rather text or instant message, and i use voip more than anything. less RF exposure right, lol.
carlsberg said:...
It is really f-ed up. Simple as that.
Cellphone providers know people text left and right so they can charge more. Everyone with or without a text plan texts.
I blame it all on the kids and those that think it is cool to text left and right. Text messages are designed to send a quick message and not used to carry on conversations like some of those idiots out there like to do.
Think about it... it is cheaper to call, so CALL!!
Cellphone providers sees this trend so they can jack up the price for texting. Parents are now forced to pay for the text packages so they don't get a HUGE charge because of their idiotic kid.
Texting is popular in other countries because it is MORE expensive to ca
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im under 21 and i just happen to prefer texting, i wish my dad would pick up on it, he still doesnt understand and probably never will. but he calls me for the most smallest issues.
The problem with texting entire conversations is that it takes too long and is disruptive. No matter how good you are at texting, it takes longer and occupies more of your attention than a quick phone call.
I use text messages if I don't need a response (like to say I'm going to be a bit late getting home) or if I expect the response to be short (such as "need anything at the store?"). But I prefer a call if there's going to be more than 1-2 responses because it's more efficient and less intrusive.
I like it more because there's no reason for everyone and their grandmother to always be on the up-and-up about what's going on in your life. I am 21, so I guess I fit in that IM/TEXT conveniency group, but I just like it more sometimes. I like being able to talk to someone...
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Roadkill said:
I have a brother who prefers to text entire conversations... I prefer to call for a conversation or text for something simple.
The problem with texting entire conversations is that it takes too long and is disruptive. No matter how good you are at texting, it takes longer and occupies more of your attention than a quick phone call.
I use text messages if I don't need a response (like to say I'm going to be a bit late getting home) or if I expect the response to be short (such as "need anything at the store?"). But I prefer a call if there's going to be more than 1-2 responses because it's more efficient and less intrusive.
I quite agree. Texting is awesome for short messages a...
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