Facebook Messenger is losing a useful messaging sms

acebook Messenger is losing a useful messaging feature soon: the ability to send and receive SMS messages. This change will take effect on September 28, 2023.

This is a blow to users who rely on Messenger for SMS messaging. For many people, Messenger is the only messaging app they use, and they don't want to have to switch to a different app just to send and receive SMS messages.

There are a few reasons why Facebook is making this change. First, it's not a very popular feature. According to a recent study, only about 10% of Messenger users use it to send SMS messages. Second, it's expensive to maintain. Facebook has to pay carriers for every SMS message that is sent or received through Messenger.

Finally, Facebook is probably hoping that this change will encourage more people to use its other messaging services, such as WhatsApp and Instagram Direct. These services are more popular than Messenger and they don't support SMS messaging.

If you're a Messenger user who relies on SMS messaging, you'll need to start looking for a new app. There are a number of good options available, such as Google Messages, Signal, and Telegram.

Here are some of the pros and cons of each app:

Google Messages: This is the default messaging app on Android devices. It's easy to use and it has a number of features, such as end-to-end encryption and the ability to send and receive SMS messages from your computer.
Signal: This is a secure messaging app that is known for its privacy features. It's also free and open source.
Telegram: This is a popular messaging app that is known for its speed and reliability. It also has a number of features, such as channels and bots.

No matter which app you choose, make sure to transfer your contacts and messages before September 28 so that you don't lose them.