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Wireless “code” developing, says Fido


MONTREAL – Canadians do have a sense of wireless manners after all, says a study commissioned by Fido. Canadians who use wireless devices often opt to converse via text messaging as a more convenient - and polite - way to communicate, says the research, one of many findings in a national Fido-Léger wireless messaging survey report made public today. Among the top reasons for choosing texting, or short message services (SMS), is the perception that it is more suitable (46%) and discreet (38%) than calling in certain situations. Most respondents consider it more acceptable to send or receive a message...