Technology Discussion: Text Messaging

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Sep 10, 2008 | 11:21 PM

#41

Q1911

Suzuka Master

Joined: Sep 2007

Posts: 5,993

Likes: 8

Furthermore, When I call someone and they don't answer I wont leave voicemail. Also I hate leaving messages for people when I do business calls. I rather just call them back later.

Sep 11, 2008 | 01:06 AM

#42

NiteQwill

Adventurist.

Joined: Jan 2004

Posts: 6,661

Likes: 58

From: Orange County, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by stogie1020

Have a BB, never used the BB messaging. I just always use the VZW SMS messaging. Am I missing out on something cool?

What? BB messaging is the bread and butter of the device

That way, people don't have an excuse to say, "I didn't get your message." Cuz it says "read" right there!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sho_nuff1997

what provider do you use? are international texts included? AT&T charges .25 for each one. highway robbery.

T-Mo, unlimited SMS on the BB plans. International, i think is .25 too.

Sep 11, 2008 | 01:35 AM

#43

stogie1020

Needs more Lemon Pledge

Joined: Mar 2005

Posts: 52,768

Likes: 2,000

From: Phoenix, AZ

I don't think we have the BB messenger service. We run our own BB Corporate Server... I will have to check.

Sep 11, 2008 | 03:05 AM

#44

NiteQwill

Adventurist.

Joined: Jan 2004

Posts: 6,661

Likes: 58

From: Orange County, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by stogie1020

I don't think we have the BB messenger service. We run our own BB Corporate Server... I will have to check.

All BB have bbmsgr if you run BIS/BES.

Sep 11, 2008 | 07:23 AM

#45

Doom878

Team Owner

Joined: Feb 2002

Posts: 28,410

Likes: 1,557

From: Miami, FL

I know in AT&T you can turn off VM on the website. However, VM is a necessary evil assuming the caller knows when/when not to leave a message. I have one buddy that's like "hey bro give me a call" and I want to strangle him. However, sometimes in a no service area, you won't get the call at all but the VM kicks in when you get into an area with signal. That happens frequently with me the more west in Miami you go because the Everglades doesn't have any cell towers so reception is spotty.

Sep 11, 2008 | 08:04 AM

#46

chill_dog

Oderint dum metuant.

Joined: Mar 2005

Posts: 12,496

Likes: 534

From: Lake Wylie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trackruner228

I hate voicemails. If I see you called me I will call you back so unless I am dying I dont need a voicemail.

Amen.

Sep 11, 2008 | 09:27 AM

#47

Scottman111

1919

Joined: Mar 2005

Posts: 21,467

Likes: 162

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doom878

I hate that. I wish it would show a missed call once you get back in service.

Do any providers have this? I have AT&T.

Sep 11, 2008 | 09:32 AM

#48

jupitersolo

nnInn

Joined: Mar 2006

Posts: 37,670

Likes: 1,084

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trackruner228

I hate voicemails. If I see you called me I will call you back so unless I am dying I dont need a voicemail.

If I see someone called and didn't leave a message, wasn't immportant and I wont call them back. My wife is about the only one I'll call back.

Sep 11, 2008 | 12:33 PM

#49

Will Y.

Registered but harmless

Joined: Aug 2005

Posts: 14,888

Likes: 1,164

From: Los Angeles, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottman111

I hate that. I wish it would show a missed call once you get back in service.

Do any providers have this? I have AT&T.

I have AT&T, and both missed calls and voicemails show on my Razr; they also have different audible signals when you return to service if you set your notifications that way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jupitersolo

If I see someone called and didn't leave a message, wasn't immportant and I wont call them back.

x 2

Sep 11, 2008 | 12:34 PM

#50

Doom878

Team Owner

Joined: Feb 2002

Posts: 28,410

Likes: 1,557

From: Miami, FL

So your missed calls record even with 0 bars? My wife's doesn't but then again there's like 12542386043 versions of that phone.

Sep 11, 2008 | 02:43 PM

#51

Scottman111

1919

Joined: Mar 2005

Posts: 21,467

Likes: 162

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doom878

So your missed calls record even with 0 bars? My wife's doesn't but then again there's like 12542386043 versions of that phone.

I have a RAZR too, it's like 2 years old though so I'm sure it's outdated.

Face it Doom, we just aren't as cool as Will

Sep 11, 2008 | 04:57 PM

#52

stogie1020

Needs more Lemon Pledge

Joined: Mar 2005

Posts: 52,768

Likes: 2,000

From: Phoenix, AZ

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiteQwill

All BB have bbmsgr if you run BIS/BES.

I am like a little school girl right now. We never used this because we have an unlimited SMS plan... This allows me to send pictures and voice files!! Wahoo!