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SMS
Abbreviation for Short Message Service
In short and in plain language
An SMS is a short text message sent to a phone.
It goes over the mobile network.
It is often used for alerts and for logging in. It then brings a warning or a code to confirm.
It is one way to reach people, next to email or push messages.
Definition
An SMS is a short text message sent to a phone over the mobile network. For alerting and logins it is often used to deliver warnings or confirmation codes. It is one channel alongside email or push notification.