How to Receive an SMS Without a Cellphone

1. Find a website that offers a free text messaging service, such as 411SMS, SendSMSNow or TextEm.
2. Use 411SMS. Register for the site by providing your email address or cellphone number and a nickname. You will be sent a password. Log in to the website and create a message. When the receiver replies, you will be notified via email. The only drawback to this site is that you will only be able to send and receive texts within the USA.
3. Use Textem. Enter your user name, email address, and password to register.Click 'Send Text' and log in. Enter the recipient's phone number in the message, select the mobile service provider and click 'Send.' When she replies, it will be sent to your account in Textem.
4. Use SendSMSNow. Register for this site by providing a name, password, user name, your country and your date of birth. It is free to register. You will be able to send and receive text messages to and from 30 countries free of charge.