Do phone companies keep a record of text messages?

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asked May 27, 2018 in Cell Phones and Plans by SarahC8 (2,790 points)
Do phone companies keep a record of text messages?

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answered May 27, 2018 by Grahlu (51,270 points)
The only phone company as of now that retains data on text messages is Verizon Wireless.

Verizon Wireless retains the text messages in their system for up to 5 days but other call detail records are kept for up to a year and for some other phone companies such as AT&T keeps call detail records for up to 7 years.

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