Can you get a copy of text messages from AT&T?

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asked Sep 14, 2020 in Cell Phones and Plans by Paddymcpaddy (1,990 points)
Can you get a copy of text messages from AT&T?

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answered Sep 14, 2020 by Niko (18,430 points)
You can get a copy of text messages from AT&T if you have saved the text messages on your cell phone or have them stored somewhere else.

But you cannot simply get a copy of text messages from AT&T from their servers unless it's deemed necessary by the law.

For example if the court grants a court order for them to get a copy of your text messages then AT&T can and will give the court a copy of the saved text messages.

But just anyone cannot get a copy of the text messages from AT&T.

Although AT&T and other cell phone companies do keep and store text messages and call records for at least 1 to 2 years they do not just give them out to even the people who have the phones with them.

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