Why SMS is a secure solution
The Short Message Service, otherwise known as SMS or simply texting, is one of the surprise successes of the mobile phone age. No one really predicted how popular it would become when mobile phones began to have significant market penetration.
In fact, the system was based on radio telegraphy used in the 'pagers' that were around in the 1980 and in 1985 a standardized set of phone protocols were defined as part of the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) series of standards. Today Text Services is a service component of phones (both regular and smart), internet enabled devices and other mobile communication systems.
Security
We live in an age of constant progress when it comes to communications technology and this can often mean older tech and its associated systems become outdated and are discarded.
The flip side of this is the attention of hackers and organised crime gangs moves onto the new thing, often finding vulnerabilities that can have serious implications for users.
Although SMS is a 'legacy' system, in 2010 it still had an estimated 3.5 billion active users, which accounted for 80% of all mobile phone subscribers across the world. Due to its ease of use and lower cost than voice calls, it shows no signs of declining.
Another reason for this popularity is the basic robust nature of the system, which means it is not vulnerable to viruses or hacking dangers in the same way that emails might be.
Applications
As well as being a popular consumer choice, SMS lends itself well to business use. The fact that secure, browser-based applications can send and receive business messages online and those text mail systems send SMS Services directly and securely from any email system means that it is a powerful marketing tool with a massive potential.
Simple multi-question SMS surveys mean clients can leave feedback easily and various HTTPS and SMTP tools offer flexibility and safety options for all kinds of commercial use.
Fund-raising
So called 'short codes' are widely used in interactive TV campaigns and fund-raising activities, and the fact that most people use their mobile phones in an 'always on' capacity highlights the potential for accessibility at any time.
Increased use of near field communication payments systems will mean that people start to think of their smartphone as an electronic wallet, so the security that SMS offers means an added level of potential for imaginative text-based revenue streams.
The Short Message Service, otherwise known as SMS or simply texting, is one of the surprise successes of the mobile phone age. No one really predicted how popular it would become when mobile phones began to have significant market penetration.
In fact, the system was based on radio telegraphy used in the 'pagers' that were around in the 1980 and in 1985 a standardized set of phone protocols were defined as part of the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) series of standards. Today Text Services is a service component of phones (both regular and smart), internet enabled devices and other mobile communication systems.
Security
We live in an age of constant progress when it comes to communications technology and this can often mean older tech and its associated systems become outdated and are discarded.
The flip side of this is the attention of hackers and organised crime gangs moves onto the new thing, often finding vulnerabilities that can have serious implications for users.
Although SMS is a 'legacy' system, in 2010 it still had an estimated 3.5 billion active users, which accounted for 80% of all mobile phone subscribers across the world. Due to its ease of use and lower cost than voice calls, it shows no signs of declining.
Another reason for this popularity is the basic robust nature of the system, which means it is not vulnerable to viruses or hacking dangers in the same way that emails might be.
Applications
As well as being a popular consumer choice, SMS lends itself well to business use. The fact that secure, browser-based applications can send and receive business messages online and those text mail systems send SMS Services directly and securely from any email system means that it is a powerful marketing tool with a massive potential.
Simple multi-question SMS surveys mean clients can leave feedback easily and various HTTPS and SMTP tools offer flexibility and safety options for all kinds of commercial use.
Fund-raising
So called 'short codes' are widely used in interactive TV campaigns and fund-raising activities, and the fact that most people use their mobile phones in an 'always on' capacity highlights the potential for accessibility at any time.
Increased use of near field communication payments systems will mean that people start to think of their smartphone as an electronic wallet, so the security that SMS offers means an added level of potential for imaginative text-based revenue streams.
