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Originally Posted by harshal_gs
Ok then what are its advantages over SMS, as SMS also works in same way.
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Technically the difference is there is a limit to the length of text messages, and text (and MMS) are transmitted over the voice network. PIN messages don't have a size limit, at least not a practical limit, and the messages are transmitted over the the data network.
The useage differences depend on you. There is no cost for PIN beyond the base cost of you data plan. If you use SMS/MMS, you are either paying per message (both on send and receive) or you are paying an additional fee for a SMS/MMS plan.
I know some people are used to using SMS and that's what everyone in their circle uses. From my perspective it's habit and what works for everyone in their circle. Blackberry PIN and BBM only work between blackberrys, after all.