When my girlfriend and I got together earlier this year, she was big into texting and got me into it. Since then, we've sent & received as much as 40,000 text messages a month combined. We each pay an extra $10 per month to enjoy this unlimited and unrestricted service, and I'd have to say it's been a key element in our relationship.
40,000 * 160 bytes = 6.4 MB. From what I read on Techdirt, it claims that communications between Hubble and Earth cost around $18/MB; in conclusion, I'd say the rates I pay for texting are actually a bargain.
Granted - I could ge wrong somewhere in here, but from my math it seems that I'm not getting ripped off. If anyone can correct me, by all means go ahead so I can learn something.
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When my girlfriend and I got together earlier this year, she was big into texting and got me into it. Since then, we've sent & received as much as 40,000 text messages a month combined. We each pay an extra $10 per month to enjoy this unlimited and unrestricted service, and I'd have to say it's been a key element in our relationship. 40,000 * 160 bytes = 6.4 MB. From what I read on Techdirt, it claims that communications between Hubble and Earth cost around $18/MB; in conclusion, I'd say the rates I pay for texting are actually a bargain. Granted - I could ge wrong somewhere in here, but from my math it seems that I'm not getting ripped off. If anyone can correct me, by all means go ahead so I can learn something. ^^^6^^^