- Hi, I'm Sekoyya Little with CDYNE. And in this video, I'll be discussing instant messaging and text messaging and the differences between the two. [AUDIO LOGO] Texting and instant messaging are ways to communicate with others using electronic devices. But there are some critical differences between the two. For one, texting is typically done via SMS, Short Message Service, as a text-only format. Instant messaging, on the other hand, can involve either text, audio, or video communication, or all three at once. Another difference is that instant messaging is usually done in real time, while texting can be done asynchronously, meaning that the message won't be sent and received immediately. Finally, instant messaging apps often have additional features, like group chat, file sharing, and VoIP, Voice Over IP, calling features typically not found in texting apps. So when it comes down to it, the main difference is between texting and instant messaging is the communication format and the available additional features. Now you know what instant messaging and text messaging are. If you still have questions about the topic or are looking for an SMS service for your business, please feel free to reach out to one of our experts at www.CDYNE.com. [AUDIO LOGO]