The world's first text message will be auctioned for the first time for millions of dollars

According to the British "Mirror" news on the 16th, the world's first text message was sent in December 1992, and nearly 30 years later, this message will set a record again, it will be auctioned at a high price of 170,000 pounds (about 1.43 million yuan), which also marks the first time that the text message has been auctioned.

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In December 1992, the world's first text message was sent to his colleague, Communications Director Richard Jarvis, by Neil Papavo, a 22-year-old Vodafone engineer. The message is only 15 characters "Merry Christmas".

Vodafone is currently selling virtual copies of the text message, and the successful bidder will receive a digital file containing sender and recipient information, such as their phone number and the message itself, and will have exclusive rights to it. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to UNHCR.

Vodafone CEO Hannes Ammetzrath said: "We believe that when technology keeps people connected, it can change the world. This text message, made about 30 years ago, was a defining moment in the history of mobile technology. ”