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How long does it take a text message to get to the recipient?
How long does it take a text message to get to the recipient?

Pending the occasional lag, texting is one of the most instantaneous forms of digital communication.

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Written by Drew Wilkinson
Updated over 3 years ago

It can take anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes for a text message to get to a recipient unless the phone is off or out of range. The majority of messages are instant, but in some rare cases, sending can take a little longer.

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