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SMS Social networking
SMS can be used in a wide variety of use cases:
SMS updates
The simplest SMS social networking functionality is the ability to update a social profile or service via SMS. Whether this is a micro-blog post, a status update or even a profile alteration, SMS can be used to facilitate updates to an online service whilst on the move. Social networking is based around short, timely messages and so the format and usability of SMS lend themselves to this form of interaction.
Friends SMS Chat
Social Networking members or friends can chat with each other through SMS anytime anywhere in private.
Alerting
One of the benefits of social networking is the ability to access updates from friends and contacts at anytime. SMS can be integrated into this process, with page updates being distributed to subscribers’ phones via the channel. These alerts might include updates from selected friends, important changes to friend’s profiles or invites from other users to join a social group.
Virtual gifting
Virtual gifts are a popular service on many social networks, with users sharing pieces of digital content as presents for their friends. These virtual gifts can be given a mobile aspect through distribution via WAP-push SMS messages.