Nick is reading an article about satellite communications and learned thatground-based communication signals are converted first into a microwave signal. Upon knowing that radio waves are also used in telecommunications, he decided to send a text message to his friend, Michael about this knowledge. After composing the text message, he sent it to his friend’s number. After a minute, an incoming message flashed across his cell phone’s screen. The message read: "your text has not been delivered at the moment." Guided Questions:

1. Why do you think Nick’s text message was not delivered?

2. What other factors may have caused delays in delivering text messages?
3. What do you think is the role of telecommunications company in the delivery of information?