18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the operation of displaying a text messaging follow-through option on a visual display of the second communication device comprises: displaying a mediation bypass follow-through option on the visual display of the second communication device, for selection by the called party to inform the calling party that the called party may accept a subsequent telephone call from the calling party.
18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the operation of displaying a text messaging follow-through option on a visual display of the second communication device comprises: displaying a mediation bypass follow-through option on the visual display of the second communication device, for selection by the called party to inform the calling party that the called party may accept a subsequent telephone call from the calling party. 19. The method of claim 18 , further comprising: facilitating a mediation bypass time-out operation for limiting a duration of time for providing mediation bypass for the calling party.