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David Pierce @ The Verge · 10/12/2025 09:29 EDT

How BlackBerry Messenger set texting free

It's important to remember that two decades ago, text messages cost 10 cents. Each. Back when we measured our cell phone plans in minutes, and when even 3G connections felt fast, text messages were a huge business for wireless carriers and a huge expense for anyone whose kids learned to T9-type just a little too […]

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