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.
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.
Written by Drew Wilkinson
Updated over 4 years ago