Its the same as a sms, but it has some extra features like, url, user name and password for gateway, codes etc. You can also block unwanted messages. push messages are specially fomatted txt messages that cause the phone to act upon them when received... Fortunently all push messages have to go through your provider's PPG (push proxy gateway) so that keeps misuse of this form of txt message down. Most providers use push messages to send configuration data to your phone. Like setting up internet settings, etc... I believe it means to forward a text message.