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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Short Message Service

NIST SP 1800-13B, NIST SP 1800-21B, NIST SP 1800-24C, NIST SP 800-101 Rev. 1, NIST SP 800-187, NIST SP 800-63-3

Systems Management Server

NIST SP 1800-31B, NIST SP 1800-31C

Definition(s):

a mobile phone network facility that allows users to send and receive alphanumeric text messages of up to 160 characters on their cell phone or other handheld device
Source(s):
NISTIR 7250 under Short Message Service
NISTIR 7387 under Short Message Service

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