All the latest UK technology news, reviews and analysis
|
|
|
17 May 2002
A Wolverhampton teenager has admitted to SMS addiction after sending more than 2,500 messages in one month.
Barry de Lacey presented a £216 phone bill to his father after he got a new mobile and got too SMS happy.
According to The Sun his father did not believe that the 14 year-old could send so many messages to his friends so he called the phone company to complain.
However, when the unnamed company sent a 38-page fax itemising all 18,678 units of phone time used he had to admit that his son might have a problem.
The boy tapped out an average of more than 80 messages a day, from 9am until 2am. Apparently he had no idea how much each of the texts cost.
His father was quoted by The Sun as saying: "I've invented a new name for the disease - textitis.
"You see kids in the street and on buses doing it all the time and it's all got out of hand. I just don't know how he could keep awake to send out so many messages."
Latest stories from Communications
Related articles
Related jobs
Poll
What is the most important IT priority for your company this year?
Sneak peek at the forthcoming glass-based machine
Connect with V3.co.uk
This paper focuses on a series of best practices and techniques for development teams looking to improve their software development processes
Why good data management at all levels is essential in the modern business (video, 6mins)
Responsibilities: *Develop and manage B2B marketing...
Major award winning Company requires experienced .Net...
My public sector client is seeking a skilled business...
An Android Developer is required to work for an exciting...
Keep up to date with the latest products, services and technologies from the world's leading IT companies. IThound.com brings you over 2,000 white papers, case studies and analyst reports.
Do you agree?