Fears about the damaging effects of app alternatives to texting have been widespread for years. In a story from October, 2011, The New York Times cites Sanford analyst Craig Moffett, who notes that Verizon Wireless generates about 12% of its revenue from texting. But despite fears stretching way back, it wasn't until last November that text messaging declined for the first time ever in the US. and even then, only by a minor amount. Still, with app based alternatives becoming more robust, that decline looks poised to accelerate in the coming quarters 
Share:  Fears about the damaging effects of app alternatives to texting have been widespread for years.<span class="sent"> In a story from October, 2011, The New York Times cites Sanford analyst <span class="analyst">Craig Moffett</span>, who notes that <span class="company">Verizon</span> Wireless generates about 12% of its revenue from texting.</span> But despite fears stretching way back, it wasn't until last November that text messaging declined for the first time ever in the US. and even then, only by a minor amount. Still, with app based alternatives becoming more robust, that decline looks poised to accelerate in the coming quarters....Fears about the damaging effects of app alternatives to texting have been widespread for years.<span class="sent"> In a story from October, 2011, The New York Times cites Sanford analyst <span class="analyst">Craig Moffett</span>, who notes that <span class="company">Verizon</span> Wireless generates about 12% of its revenue from texting.</span> But despite fears stretching way back, it wasn't until last November that text messaging declined for the first time ever in the US. and even then, only by a minor amount. Still, with app based alternatives becoming more robust, that decline looks poised to accelerate in the coming quarters. Tweet this   read full story