How long do cell phone companies keep text message records?

Some phone companies also keep records of sent text messages. They sit on the company’s server for anywhere from three days to three months, depending on the company’s policy. Verizon holds texts for up to five days and Virgin Mobile keeps them for 90 days.

Can cell phone companies recover text messages?

Your carrier stores text messages for a while after they’ve been deleted, and they may be able to retrieve what you need. It’s unlikely, however, that your carrier will recover deleted text messages if the reason for your request is minor, but it doesn’t hurt to ask if you want to try.

Are text messages records?

Official laws vary by jurisdiction, but text messages are indeed part of the public record. State governments require that all electronic messages sent from government-issued devices, as well as government communications sent from privately owned devices, by law must be treated as public records.

Does AT save text message content?

AT currently stores Your sent and received Messages for up to 90 days. Messages older than 90 days will be deleted from Your Messages cloud storage. If Your Messages cloud storage is terminated due to inactivity Your messages will remain on Your smartphone until You delete them.

How do you permanently delete text messages?

Deleting Texts From Your Android Phone You can delete individual texts or conversations within your messaging app. For individual texts, hover over the text you want to delete within the conversation and select the trash can icon in the top right corner to delete.

Can your phone company print out text messages?

Federal law prevents companies from producing these documents without a court order or subpoena. Text message records must be obtained from a party’s cell phone provider. An attorney can obtain a court order or subpoena to get the records directly from the service provider.

Can the owner of my phone plan see my texts?

Your provider or “carrier” keeps records of your cellphone use, including calls and text messages, and even pictures sent from your phone. Almost all cellphone carriers give detailed information about a phone’s use in billing statements sent to the owner.

Can I get transcripts of text messages?

Text message records must be obtained from a party’s cell phone provider. An attorney can obtain a court order or subpoena to get the records directly from the service provider.

Can AT pull up old text messages?

Just download the AT Messages for Tablet app for Android tablets. You can recover messages if AT Messages Backup and Sync was active on your previous smartphone. Just make sure your new or upgraded smartphone supports AT Messages Backup & Sync.