Computers Quote by Jan Koum
“People have SMS, right? It stinks. It's a dead technology, like a fax machine left over from the Seventies, sitting there as a cash cow for carriers.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TechCrunch Disrupt, 2015
SMS is obsolete, costly, and outperformed by modern messaging; carriers profit from an outdated service.
In simple terms: SMS is a dying, expensive tech.
Key Takeaway
Shift to newer communication platforms.
Themes
technology obsolescence
business models
communication
Mood
criticalical
strategic
Type
analytical
practical
When to use this quote
- carrier strategy
- app development
- marketing campaigns
- customer outreach
Key Concepts
network economics
innovation diffusion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you transition users from SMS?
- What alternatives suit low‑bandwidth areas?
A Different Perspective
Some regions still rely heavily on SMS due to limited internet.
