An overview
Texting has become most popular way of communication surpassing voice communication. A survey made on American adults by Gallup poll sometimes back showed that American adults under 50 are most exchangers of text messages. You can understand the generation represented in this survey. They should be mostly millennials and teens, though kids are not untouched in this scenario. This observation is quite impressive and is associated with mounting use of cell phones and internet by the young generation. The situation is almost same in other parts of the globe where internet facility is available.
Ways to communicate online
Mobile telephony SMS is a common practice but being a paid service people make its restrictive use. The service of SMS online is usually free on mobile apps such as WhatsApp and KakaoTalk. These are most popular but there are many others. These apps not only offer free texting service but you can also exchange images and videos on these apps using an internet connection or Wi-Fi on your mobile phone. The best part of these apps is that they have no data transfer limit and that’s why best for unlimited texting and video communication.
Texting – a new addiction in modern time
Texting has gained momentum in the recent past and especially after advancement of internet technology. It is not only a good mean of personal communication but business communities also make use of these convenient texting services. This is fact that fans of texting spend several hours a day in texting and they do it anytime; when driving, eating, walking and even late night in a sleep mode. This is really an amazing thing which shows that texting is an addiction in modern time after alcohol, smoking and drug addictions.
Your privacy is at stake in online communication and texting
When you register on designated apps and exchange information that creates a risk. You need to register with your SMS number and you need SMS verification. Your number is open and it can be used by hackers. They can hack your account and use it for their own benefits. Where does the security go? Beware! You are not secured in online communication. There are many instances of WhatsApp messages leakage. Someone may be making fake messages but you can’t trace origin of these messages because privacy policy of WhatsApp doesn’t permit. Recently, it rejected the demand of Indian Government to provide such information. You can easily receive SMS online but your privacy is at stake.
A word of advice
The practice of using internet channel for online communication and unlimited texting is not going to abate despite intended security warnings form news of leaked information, but one thing needs to be kept in mind that you should deprive of sharing any confidential information or sensitive video that can put you in jeopardy. You can enjoy free communication, texting and chat but to the extent which is not going to harm you in any way.
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