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To: JMD who wrote (19820)	12/16/1998 1:07:00 AM
From: Quincy	Respond to of 152472

Airtouch does have SMS service on their CDMA "powerband" system. I have used the web method of sending messages. But, I think it is common practice (Airtouch) to charge an extra $5 a month to use this (the providers don't want it to cut into their regular airtime charges?) Voicemail is far easier for most people. The only killer-app for text messaging I have seen so far are news bites, stock quotes, surf conditions, and computer servers that are able to "email page for help" when a system problem develops or %full status on the disks. Only thing that will change that would be a voicemail-SMS recognition gateway or start carrying around a semi-portable laptop wherever I go.