What was the First-ever Text Message sent 30 years ago & who sent it?
The World's First-ever text message was sent on December 3, 1992
By a Vodafone Engineer in Berkshire in the UK.
To test the SMS technology, software programmer Neil Papworth sent the message "Marry Christmas"
To one of the company's Bosses Richard Jarvis
While he was at a Christmas party.
It is reported that Mr Jarvis was at a Christmas party so Mr Papworth did not get a reply
It is reported that Mr Jarvis was at a Christmas party so Mr Papworth did not get a reply
The outlet further says that Mr Jarvis' phone was a brand-new Orbitel 901, and weighed 2.1 kilograms.
As reported by Vodafone, Neil said, "In 1992, I had no idea just how popular texting would become,
And that this would give rise to emojis and messaging apps used by millions.