Dominated by instant messaging apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram, and Imo, traditional SMS (Short Messaging Service) seemed almost forgotten, relegated to the background of our digital lives. Yet, with the recent internet crisis that left many without access to their favourite apps, the good old text message made a surprising comeback.

The cost of using a mobile phone would go up by more than two percent as the proposed budget looks to hike the supplementary duty on SIM usage.