Gets a message from one point to another quickly.
Cheaper than a telephone for long-distance communication.
Easy to distribute messages to multiple receivers.
Sender can send when convenient, & recipients can read when convenient.
Security is low in email communication.
Careless comments can lead to misunderstanding.
Because it is easy, junk mail is sent to a large number of people.
If the receiver fails to check their email on a regular basis,
it doesn't matter how quick a message may arrive.
