IM and text messaging By samneongreen Period: Jan 1, 2006 to Dec 28, 2010 when texting became popular Period: Jan 1, 2006 to Dec 31, 2010 more than 1,742 text messages a month Jun 1, 2007 one billion message reported in one year Jun 27, 2007 100 percent with indiv text messages costing 20 cents per message. Feb 5, 2008 about 365 text message a mounth