TXTmob lets you quickly and easily share txt messages with friends, comrades, and total strangers. The format is similar to an email b-board system. You can sign up to send and receive messages from various groups, which are organized around a range of different topics.

TXTmob was first developed by the Institute for Applied Autonomy for protestors at the Democratic National Convention in Boston and the Republican National Convention in New York. Tad Hirsch, a researcher in MIT's Smart Cities Group continues to offer TXTmob as a free service to the general public, and is currently coordinating a major software upgrade. If you wish to help with development or are interested in adapting our technology for your organization or event, please email us at "info at txtmob dot com"

Follow the "Login" links to begin using TXTmob.

Please note: although TXTmob does not charge a fee, your service provider may charge you to send and/or receive messages. Make sure you read and understand your service agreement before using TXTmob.

UPDATE: 29 Mar 2008
As reported in the New York Times, I have recently been subpoenaed by the City of New York in connection to several active lawsuits against the City that allege police misconduct during the 2004 Republican National Convention. I want to reassure all past and present TXTmob users that I take their privacy seriously, and that I am taking what actions I can to protect their civil liberties. I also want to publicly thank David Rankin for providing legal representation.

Messages of support can be directed to info at txtmob dot com. Donations are also appreciated.