What is SMS messaging?
SMS is an acronym for Short Message Service, and is a system for sending short textual messages to devices such as cellular phones. Also known as text messaging, SMS messaging is a fast, robust, and reliable means of communicating information quickly. Among other advantages, SMS messaging puts less load on cellular circuits than voice communication, and allows near-instantaneous dissemination of important information. At MSJC, the system will not be used for text messaging until the student data collection screens are in place in the Fall of 2009.