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

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By a Vodafone Engineer in Berkshire in the UK.

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To test the SMS technology, software programmer Neil Papworth sent the message "Marry Christmas"

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To one of the company's Bosses Richard Jarvis While he was at a Christmas party.

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It is reported that Mr Jarvis was at a Christmas party so Mr Papworth did not get a reply

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It is reported that Mr Jarvis was at a Christmas party so Mr Papworth did not get a reply

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The outlet further says that Mr Jarvis' phone was a brand-new Orbitel 901, and weighed 2.1 kilograms.

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As reported by Vodafone, Neil said, "In 1992, I had no idea just how popular texting would become,

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And that this would give rise to emojis and messaging apps used by millions.

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