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To: STARWISE; Perdogg
Just as an aside...I want to 'throw this out there.'

Ever been in a situation where everyone around you was trying to use their cell phones, and the towers got overloaded and the system just crashed for a while. Any thoughts on several million, simultaneous texts being sent and how they could impact telecommunications tomorrow? Just asking...

70 posted on 08/21/2008 10:02:08 PM PDT by PennsylvaniaMom (I am still bitter.)
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To: PennsylvaniaMom

Good question ... ‘cause then the texting will be multiplying exponentially. Guess we shall soon see.


74 posted on 08/21/2008 10:04:17 PM PDT by STARWISE (They (Dims) think of this WOT as Bush's war, not America's war-RichardMiniter, respected OBL author)
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To: PennsylvaniaMom

I am hoping someone hacks the system and sends out the wrong name.


76 posted on 08/21/2008 10:05:22 PM PDT by pepperhead (Kennedy's float, Mary Jo's don't!)
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To: PennsylvaniaMom
Any thoughts on several million, simultaneous texts being sent and how they could impact telecommunications tomorrow? Just asking...

A text message uses way less bandwidth than a voice call. It also doesn't need immediate delivery and can therefore be prioritized below voice packets.

119 posted on 08/21/2008 10:57:58 PM PDT by cynwoody
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