TIME MACHINE How did they send SMS messages before cell phone was invented?

[Halea]

SMS transmission in early 1900s (actually the photo was taken during the first world war - courtesy of Wikipedia)

The amazing thing is that it worked! (well, mostly..., or so they say!)
PS: It probably explains better where the 180 character limit came from...

 

[dicko]

V2 became

IP over Avian Carriers - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[ostridge]

SMS transmission in early 1900s (actually the photo was taken during the first world war - courtesy of Wi

 

[ostridge]

Here you go
How about fire; 5flags; or torch water and a couple of bungs

 

[Brianmac]

 

[KNERD]

 

[dyeware]

Actually I'd say that was more of a "tweet" than an SMS.