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Letter writing was the first form of direct, long-distance communication. Until modern forms of transportation, letters could take many weeks to arrive. Even today, letters travelling across countries may not arrive for weeks.
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The telegraph was the first form of telecommunications. It allowed quick delivery of messages across long distances. This invention revolutionized the world of communication.
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The telephone allowed individuals to not only communicate across distances but to communicate vocally. Users could clearly hear the voice of the person they were speaking with and reply.
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Email allowed individuals to communicate via the Internet. They could type a lengthy message with much more ease than the telegraph and send it to another individual with email capabilities.
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Users were able to communicate with text in real-time using instant messaging via the Internet. This messaging made Internet communication even more quick and was more suitable for conversations than email.
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The mobile phone allowed individuals to communicate from wherever they were. It provided the same benefits of communicating via telephone, but the user did not have to be home.
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Text messaging allowed individuals to instantly message another individual with a mobile phone. This mode of communication allowed for the convenience of instant messaging without having to sit in front of a computer.
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Snapchat became part of the popular means of communicating via social media. Snapchat allows users to send pictures, videos and messages to specific individuals as well as a large group. Individuals receive these messages and can reply instantaneously.
