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        People go on strike for different purposes and to press for various demands. But, it seems that as technology grows, trends adopted by the protestors also change.

        Mobile users across the city have planned not to send short messaging services (SMSs) today to show their resentment against the announcement made by operators who had said that sending of SMSs would not be free of cost anymore, on festival occasions.

        According to sources, the message sent by the mobile users read as 'all mobile users strike on 5 jan' against network companies for charging sending of messages.

        Gopinath, a telecaller in a bank said, 'all these days the SMSs were not charged on festive occasions. But now they, then why are they advertising as local SMSs are free?.

        This message has not only informed the various mobile users not to send SMS but has also triggered those who were not aware of the announcement made by the operators.

        Rajendra Mohan, a general merchant, said he was not aware of any charge made for SMS. He said, 'I use the mobile just for speaking purpose and even if I need to send a SMS, I find it very difficult'. However, he added that it is better to make a call and speak instead of sending messages.

        Rajan, an executive of a private firm and a SMS addict, said, 'on New Year day I sent at least 20 messages and for each and every message which I sent Rs 0.25 paise was charged.'

        When asked about the boycott of SMS facility, an official of Aircel Cellular said there was no impact at all. He also informed that the messages were sent as usual and it didn't create a stir.