Text More Effective For Community Interaction Than Internet

Local Scottish authorities are using text messaging to spread information on a range of services as it has realised that a high percentage of people living in disadvantaged areas have mobile phones, while the Internet usage in disadvantaged households is comparatively lower. 160characters.org

"Over the next six months a pilot in Renfrewshire (on the edge of Glasgow), is to use text messages to communicate with a variety of groups in the community. The project includes:

-- interaction with the deaf community,
-- information to young carers,
-- promoting events at Paisley Arts Centre,
-- contacting members of the Young Tenants Forum,
-- arranging housing management inspections."

emily | 9:12 AM | New SMS Services |
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