The NY Times points out that voice mail is fast becoming obsolete:

Research shows that people take longer to reply to voice messages than other types of communication. Data from uReach Technologies, which operates the voice messaging systems of Verizon Wireless and other cellphone carriers, shows that over 30 percent of voice messages linger unheard for three days or longer and that more than 20 percent of people with messages in their mailboxes “rarely even dial in” to check them, said Saul Einbinder, senior vice president for marketing and business development for uReach, in an e-mail message.

It's certainly not the best way to reach me. IM, text message, chatback from my blog, IRC channel - nearly anything will reach me before voice mail does. Heck, on my home line (never mind business), it's often days (or even weeks) before I check the messages. At least I'm not alone :)

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