Orange - SMS Messages > Reviews

Advantages: Instant communication.
Disadvantages: Quasi-fascist.

Now, I know everyone here likes to have things spelled out for them. SMS messages are small text files transmitted between mobile phones so that schoolkids can yabber on about Gareth sodding Gates in new and exciting ways. You can send and receive these messages on all new mobile phones and networks, including Orange. Which I do, for my shame. First, what's good about text messages? Well, I suppose they are a convenient way of keeping in touch ... Read review

Advantages: Free email and sms
Disadvantages: None at present

If you have an Orange mobile phone, you can register a free e-mail account with Orange direct from their website www.orange.net. From here you can use web e-mail, and can even setup Microsoft Outlook on your PC (POP3) to collect these like any normal e-mail account. The advantage is that you can set up notifications to your Orange mobile when new mail arrives, so you know when to check your e-mails (unless you live on the web 24/7!) A typical text ... Read review

Advantages: Efficient
Disadvantages: Sometimes messages are repeated

...text messages are ideal. Orange provides this service with different costs dependent upon the talk plan you use. The service is basic and the same as all the others as far as I can tell. The messages are transmitted very quickly and I have not yet known of one getting lost anywhere on the way. I have recieved the same message twice on a number of occasions but that is better than not at all. If you have a Nokia phone you can send pictures but this ... Read review