When Did Texting Start? The Complete History and Timeline From 1992 to 2026
When did texting start? Texting started on 3 December 1992, when Neil Papworth, a 22-year-old engineer, used a computer to send the first SMS, “Merry Christmas,” over the Vodafone network to Richard Jarvis. The channel that began with one festive greeting is now the highest-engagement medium in business communication, carrying a 98% open rate according […]
