State Supreme Court rules text messages ‘have a right to privacy’
Technology has made it easier for law enforcement to find information on suspects and victims, but is that an invasion of privacy?
Health insurance company offers SMS service to agents
Cigna’s text messaging service will allow agents to get a quote for its Medigap or life insurance plans nearly immediately.
NSA requests to extend its phone records retention period
The NSA is hoping that it will be able to extend its phone records retention period before the March 28 deadline to destroy them.
Wireless carriers offer free international text messaging services
Three of America’s largest cell phone carriers are offering complimentary international text messaging plans.
Congress of the Philippines passes emergency text alerts bill
The Philippines recently passed a bill that will require all mobile phone providers to offer emergency text alerts to its customers for free.
Georgia’s Drug Enforcement Administration implements SMS service
Georgia’s DEA hopes to get information that will reduce the state’s prescription drug abuse problem.
How the United States continues to address SMS spam
The FTC cracked down on two text messaging scams in February, settlements totaled more than $2.5 million.
IDC: Smartphone shipments surpassed 1 billion units in 2013
Smartphone shipments surpassed 1 billion in 2013.
What businesses should understand about SMS marketing
In 2014, it is becoming increasingly important to have a mobile marketing presence.
