Study Finds Rise in Texting Even as Revenue Drops

Cellphone texting has grown considerably — but not texting in the traditional sense. Instead of sending traditional text messages, cellphone owners are shifting toward Internet-based messaging services, like Apple’s iMessage, Facebook messaging and WhatsApp, says Chetan Sharma, an independent mobile analyst. These services are popular because they don’t charge per text; they are gradually redefining what we think of as text messaging.