Introduction Texting is one of the most common forms of communication that is used. It is a process where short messages are exchanged between mobile phones over cellular networks. The term is usually used to refer to messages sent through the short message service but it also includes messages sent as video, images, and sound content. Messages sent as video, images, and sound content are known as multimedia messages. Text message is a term used to refer to individual messages because in most cases, the messages are exchanged between individuals. Some individuals prefer using text messages because they are cheaper than calling. Recently, service providers and advertisers have begun using text messages to notify individuals with mobile phones about promotions, payment due dates, changes in operations, and others. In general, text messaging has affected the culture in our society in different ways. Different individuals and firms use text messages for different purposes such as commercial, business, personal, and many others. Text messaging affects many businesses and the social life of individuals who use the service. Theme Texting have had a great effect on businesses and the social life of individuals. Text messages have been used for business and commercial purposes widely. The use of text messages has made interaction between individuals easier. The culture in a given community is affected by texting where the quality of life improves. For example, a doctor may use texting to communicate with his or her patient and know the progress after treatment. Business organizations use text messaging to advertise the products they produce to consumers. Text messages can be used to spread information that is urgent and needs quick attention. Individuals can also subscribe to receive information and breaking news via text messages. The theme of the paper is to examine how texting has been used for business and commercial purposes and helped improve social life of individuals in the United States. Paper Argument This paper will seek to discuss how text messaging has affected businesses and the lives of individuals in the United States. Basically, it will look at the effect of text messaging on businesses and the culture of individuals in the United States. For example, new businesses have started to offer services through text messaging. Literature Review Text messaging has become an effective way for businesses to communicate with mobile subscribers. In fact, short message service gateway providers have facilitated the traffic of short messages between mobile subscribers and businesses. This has allowed businesses to communicate critical information to subscribers without fear of leaking of the information. Many businesses have begun as a result of the short message service. Businesses have been formed where the intention is to deliver digital content to subscribers. Organizations are today sending news alerts to subscribers. The subscribers are required to register for the news alerts and they are charged a fee for every alert received (Bovee 23). This keeps those who have subscribed informed. An individual need not to stay next to a television set to get breaking news. Financial information is also sent to subscribers who have registered to receive them. An individual keeps updated on shares prices and can go for them when the prices fall. Other forms of premiums received include logos and ringtones. When an individual receives premium content, some extra fee is charged. The extra