How to Send a Private Text Message

1. Visit one of the many sites on the Internet offering free SMS text messaging services. In this example, we will use TextEm.net and TxtEmNow.com.
2. Enter your recipient's 10-digit mobile phone number into the first field. For TextEm, enter the area code, first three digits and last four digits in the separate boxes; TxtEmNow asks that you enter the 10-digit number in one field only with no dashes.
3. Leave the email address fields on both website blank so your text remains anonymous. Fill in the email if you want your recipient to see it.
4. Click the drop-down menu on TextEm and choose your recipient's mobile phone carrier. Select your recipient's mobile phone region on TxtEmNow.
5. Type your text message in the message field on both websites. Take note of the character limitations and stay within them.
6. Enter the security image and agree to TextEm's Terms of Use. Click 'Send Message.' TxtEmNow users can just click the 'Send the Text!' button.

How to Send an SMS From Adium

1. Download the Adium Send Email/SMS Plugin from Adiumxtras.com.
2. Double-click on the Adium Send Email/SMS Plugin application package to begin installation on your computer and then follow the on screen instructions.
3. Click on the 'Finder' icon to access your file folders. Click on 'Applications' and double-click 'Adium' to start the application.
4. Right-click on the contact you want to SMS and then click 'Edit Email/SMS Settings...'
5. Enter the ten-digit cell phone number, select the recipient's cell phone carrier from the drop down menu and click 'Save'.
6. Right-click on any contact that has been updated with a phone number and carrier and select 'Send SMS'. Adium will open a text message field. Enter your message and click 'Send'.

How to Send MP3 Ringtones to Your Phone for Free

1. Direct your web browser to a mobile content site, such as Myxer and Zedge (see Resources).
2. Click the mobile content site's 'Ringtones' category tab on the homepage menu. Several ringtone music genres, such as hip hop, R&B, pop, and rock, should be displayed on the Ringtones' homepage.
3. Select the genre of your choice, and browse the MP3 ringtone downloads listed for that particular genre.
4. Click the artist name and song title link for the MP3 ringtone you want to send to your cell phone.
5. Click the 'Get Ringtone' 'Download' or 'Download to Phone' action. The next screen will prompt for your 10-digit mobile number.
6. Type your 10-digit mobile number in the three form boxes that will be provided. (You may also be prompted to provide the name of your mobile service provider to associate your mobile number with the carrier.)
7. Click 'Send' or 'Send to Phone' to send the MP3 ringtone download link to your mobile phone.
8. Open the text message from the mobile content site. A link will be provided in the text message.
9. Access the link on your cell phone. The phone will redirect to mobile web. A download option will be displayed.
10. Opt to download the MP3 ringtone from the link in mobile web. Once the ringtone is downloaded, it will be stored to the phone's internal memory drive.

How to Get Free Tracfone Airtime Codes

1. Check for your free Tracfone airtime codes on the Tracfone website. Many times, they will be running phone and airtime specials.
2. Buy a combo of a phone that will be discontinued and airtime minutes rather than the airtime minutes by themselves. Usually in this case, the free Tracfone airtime codes will be shipped with the new phone, so you can add them directly to your old phone.
3. Recycle the phone and take advantage of the 20 free minutes you are eligible for doing so. Or you can sell it, and buy more Tracfone airtime codes.
4. Search for free Tracfone airtime codes on people's blogs. Usually, there are individuals who have a webpage or blog that are devoted to providing free Tracfone airtime codes to people at no cost. Go to a major search engine and type in free Tracfone airtime codes blog and browse through the search results. Find the blog that you are interested in, and look for your free Tracfone airtime codes.
5. Remember to add your free Tracfone airtime directly from the Tracfone website and not directly on the phone. This is crucial because if you type in the code to your phone and the free airtime code is wrong, expired or invalid you get the minutes, but not for free. Always try old codes, because sometimes they actually work. Always, remember to use the web to add your airtime and not the Rapid Refill option.

How to Send WAP SMS

1. Press 'Menu' on your phone to open the main menu. Scroll to, and select, 'Messaging.'
2. Select 'New' or 'Compose.'
3. Use your phone's keypad to type out a SMS message. If you wish to send a WAP message, use the keypad to type the exact web address into the message field.
4. Press 'Send To.' Enter in the recipient's ten digit phone number or choose 'Address Book' to select an entry from your phone book. Press 'OK.'
5. Press 'Send' to send the message.

How to Use the Full Version of Reverse Phone Detective for Free

1. Click 'Start' in the Windows operating system and select 'All programs.' Click 'Internet Explorer.'
2. Navigate to the download site for Reverse Phone Detective (see References).
3. Click the 'Download Now' link.
4. Click 'OK' in the download manager when it appears to begin downloading the file. Double-click the installation file for Reverse Phone Detective to install it on your computer.
5. Enter the phone number in the field provided and click 'Search.'

How to Use the Internet on a Cell Phone for Free

1. Choose the Wi-Fi option on your phone. Where this option can be found varies per phone. You might have to go into your phone's 'Options' or 'Connections' settings to change it. On some phones, the Wi-Fi option will be on the main menu. If you have trouble locating the Wi-Fi options, consult your phone's user manual.
2. Choose 'Wi-Fi' or 'Wi-Fi On' if it is currently off. When you make your selection there should be a clear indication it is on by either a check mark next to Wi-Fi or a certain color, symbol or the words 'Wi-Fi' on the front screen of the phone.
3. Manage your connections by choosing which network you want to connect if there are multiple ones in the area.

How to Search For a Person Using A Phone Number

1. Start with Yahoo People Search at people.yahoo.com to do a free reverse phone number look up. This will let you search for a person using their phone number free. With this free service you will likely find any publicly listed numbers, both business and residential, but are unlikely to find a person using a phone number if they called from a cell phone or blocked number. Since it is free this is the best place to start when trying to find a person using their phone number. N
2. Next you should try one more free search to see if you can find someone by searching for a person using their phone number. go to White Pages.com and click on the tab for reverse look up. Once there, enter the phone number and see what results you get when you search for a person using a phone number here. The results may give you more information and hopefully the results you need.
3. If after trying two free service to find reverse phone number look ups if you still have can not find a person by using a phone number, you may have to use a service that charges. Zabasearch is one of the most comprehensive and for as little as $.99 you can get the information you need.

How to Get a Free Personal Voice Mail Number

1. Select the best free service to suit your needs (see Resources). Many of the services listed include such features as converting your voice messages to an email, which is then sent directly to your in-box. Users also looking to receive free faxes can do so with the k7 service. Users who do not have a computer or are not online often should use Laser Voicemail, as it simply requires you to call 206-376-1000 to activate and check your voice mail.
2. Set up your free account with the service that best suits your need. Set up for all services works in a similarly intuitive way except for Laser Voicemail (see Step 1).
3. Write down your personal number and voice mail PIN. This is the number that people will call to leave you a message. To check your voice mail or change your settings, follow the simple directions provided when you've finished setting up your account.
4. Customize your personal greeting. All the options listed allow users to customize their greeting or choose an automated greeting. Call your personal voice mail box and enter your PIN. Follow the directions to record your greeting.
5. Give out your new personal voice mail number to your family, friends and colleagues.

How to Send Multiple Text Messages on an Android Phone

1. Tap the 'Messaging' icon on your Android device home screen.
2. Tap the 'Compose Message' located at the top of your screen.
3. Tap the 'To' field and type the name or number of the first contact to include in text message delivery. If the contact is in your address book, you can tap their name when it is displayed in the auto-complete drop-down menu.
4. Tap the 'To' field again when you have added the first contact to add additional contacts, repeating this step for each contact you want to include in message delivery.
5. Tap the compose field and type your text message.
6. Tap 'Send' at the bottom of the screen to send the message to the multiple contacts specified.

How to Contact eHarmony Customer Service

1. Dial 800-951-2023.
2. Wait for a customer service representative to answer the phone. eHarmony sometimes has long hold times.
3. Explain your query to the customer service representative. In some cases, the customer service representative may have to transfer you to another department.

How to Send an SMS to StarHub

1. Press the 'Menu' key on your mobile phone and select either 'Messages' or 'Messaging.'
2. Select the option to create a new SMS message. Depending on the model of your mobile phone, you may need to select 'Create New' or 'New Message.'
3. Enter your international direct dialing number (IDD) followed by the country code in the 'To' field. The IDD number indicates the country from which the text originates. Locate your IDD number using the Country Calling Codes online tool (see Resources). The country code for StarHub customers is 65.
4. Enter the recipient's mobile number in the 'To' field following the IDD number and country code.
5. Enter the text for your message in the appropriate field and select the 'Send' option. Press the 'End' key to exit to your phone's home screen.

How to Find their Identity With a Free Reverse Cell Phone Search Online

1. Conduct an online reverse phone number search on White Pages, AnyWho or 411. Each site offers users an opportunity to register their cell phone numbers with the site. If the person who called you is registered, her name is displayed when you search using the 10-digit cell phone number.
2. Enter the caller's 10-digit phone number in Facebook's search field. Many users of the social networking site include their cell numbers when they register for an account. If your caller did, his identity appears in the search results.
3. Search for the 10-digit cell phone number using a search engine such as Bing, Google or Yahoo. The search engines display any instances in which the number appeared online. You can review the search results to find out whether the name of your caller is revealed on any of the sites.

How to Send a Text from a Computer to a Mobile

1. To send text message via email, log in to your email account. Click the link to compose a new message. In the 'To' field, enter the email address associated with the recipient's phone number, aka the 'email to SMS-gateway' (for example, 1112345566@vzw.net). In the body of the email, type your message. Click 'Send' when finished.
2. To send text message via your cell phone carrier's website, go to your wireless carrier's website. Click the link that appears on the home page, or possibly once you have logged into your account home page, that will allow you to send text messages. (The text of this link will vary from carrier to carrier.)
3. To send text message via website, navigate to a site that allows you to send text messages from computer to cell phone. (See Resources for links to a couple of sites that allow you to send text messages for free). These sites will usually ask that you enter the recipient's phone number and a brief message, and then simply click 'Send.'

How to Activate a Cricket Phone

1. Charge your Cricket phone overnight by attaching the phone charger to your phone and plugging it into a nearby wall socket. The phone must be charged before you can activate it.
2. Call Cricket at (800) 274-2538 and choose the option for activating a new phone. You will have to use a different cell phone or a land line since your Cricket phone is not yet activated. Be prepared to give your Social Security number to the Cricket representative to activate your phone. If you prefer not to use a Social Security number, you may use your driver's license number instead.
3. Write down the information the Cricket representative will give you. She will give you a Cricket mobile directory number (MDN), which is your new cell phone number. You will also receive a 10-digit Cricket mobile identification number (MIN) and a 5-digit CDMA system ID number.
4. Turn on your new cell phone by pressing the red 'Power' button. Type *228 into the keypad and press 'Send.' A recorded message will come on your Cricket phone and you will be prompted to the enter the three numbers you wrote down in Step 3.
5. Complete the voice prompts and hang up the phone. Your Cricket phone is now activated and you can begin using it.

How to Sign Up for Mobile Tweets

Third-party Applications
1. Go to the application store or marketplace on your phone and select a Twitter application. A few common, free applications are Twitter's mobile application, TweetDeck, Peep and Seesmic.
2. Download the phone application.
3. Open the application and log in using your Twitter username and password. The application immediately receives tweets from your friends and allows you to send mobile tweets.
Twitter SMS
4. Visit Twitter's website and find your country's Twitter short code. The code is 40404 in the United States.
5. Send a text to the Twitter short code with the message 'Start.' Twitter sends a text message back to you; reply with 'Signup.' This creates a new account.
6. Select a username. It must be unique and contain 15 characters or less. Reply to Twitter with that username. Twitter sends confirmation once the username is accepted.
7. Choose a password. Your account is set up and you can begin sending mobile tweets via SMS.
8. Send a tweet by texting the message to your short code.

How to Send a Free SMS to Ireland

1. Go to a site that allows free texting to other countries or specifically to Ireland (See References).
2. Enter your text message and the cellphone number of the person you want to send the SMS to. Depending on the site, you may or may not have to enter the country code required for international calls. Read the directions on the site to figure out whether you need this number. If you need it, the code for Ireland is +353.
3. Enter the capcha code to verify that you are a person and not a computerized system trying to send out spam messages to people in Ireland. Some sites may not have a capcha code requirement.
4. Click the 'Send' or other similar button on the site to send your free SMS to your friend in Ireland.

How to Set Up Bluetooth Hands

1. Plug in your Bluetooth hands-free device in order to charge the device. Leave the unit plugged in for roughly an hour so that it fully charges.
2. Unplug the Bluetooth hands-free device.
3. Press and hold the button found in the middle of the Bluetooth hands-free device. Do this until the light found on the middle of the Bluetooth stays on.
4. Turn on your cell phone. Navigate to the Main Menu screen.
5. Scroll to either 'Settings' or 'Settings & Tools.' Whichever you choose will depend on your particular cell phone.
6. Search for a 'Connectivity' option. If you find this option, highlight it and then press 'OK.' Otherwise, skip to the next step.
7. Choose 'Bluetooth' or 'Bluetooth Menu.' Press 'OK' to go to the next screen.
8. Select 'Add New Device' and press 'OK.' As you do this, place the Bluetooth hands-free device next to your cell phone. The phone will then search for the Bluetooth. When the Bluetooth is found, the name of the device will appear on the cell phone screen.
9. Scroll down to the listed Bluetooth device and press 'OK.' You will be asked to type in a code. Enter '0000' (four consecutive zeros) and press 'OK.' Your Bluetooth hands-free device will then be paired with the cell phone and you will be able to use the device.

How to Get A Free Cellphone Plan From The Government

1. Visit one of the general Lifeline websites, Lifeline.gov or LifelineSupport.org. View the eligibility requirements for your state and read state-specific information about the program. Choose cellphone information specifically; Lifeline also subsidizes land line phones.
2. Visit one of the cellphone-specific program sites, SafeLinkWireless.com or AssuranceWireless.com, to confirm your state's coverage in one of these programs.
3. Click on 'Enroll,' 'Apply' or a similar link to apply. You will be required to prove eligibility to receive a free cellphone.

A List of Bluetooth Phones for the Jaguar Hands

AT&T Phones
The Apple iPhone, Motorola RAZR V3 and Nokia 6102i are fully compatible with the Jaguar via AT&T Wireless.Four other phones are compatible, but with limited functionality: BlackBerry 8100 Pearl (call history does not sync), BlackBerry 8300 Curve (call history does not sync), BlackBerry 8800 (call history does not sync) and LG CU500 (phone book and call history do not sync).
Verizon Phones
Several Verizon Wireless phones offer full compatibility, including the LG VX 8300, 8500, 8550 models; Motorola Q; Motorola KRZR K1M; and Motorola RAZR V3M.A handful of other phones offer limited functionality: BlackBerry 8703e (call history does not display), Motorola Q9M (called ID does not display on the Jaguar screen) and Nokia 6315i (phone book and call history do not sync).
Sprint Phones
Sprint offers several phones with full compatibility to the Jaguar, including the HTC Mogul, Samsung A900M, LG LX570 Musiq, Samsung IP-830W and HTC Hero.The LG LX550 Fusic works, but the phone book and call history do not sync.
T-Mobile Phones
Many T-Mobile phones are fully compatible with the Jaguar, including the T-Mobile DASH, Motorola KRZR K1, Motorola RAZR V3i, Motorola RIZR Z3, Nokia 5300 and Nokia 6103.The Samsung SGH-D900 is functional, but the call history does not sync.
Check With the Dealer
Jaguar is regularly updating the list of compatible phones that can be used with its hands-free system. If you are unsure as to whether your phone will work or not, you may wish to check with the dealer. Alternatively, you can use the opportunity to upgrade to a new compatible phone that will fully extend the features Jaguar has built in.

How to Send Texts Using the ATT Website

1. First, make sure you and the person receiving text have text messaging plans. In order to send a text you have to have a myWireless account. If you do not, you will have to create one. To do this just go to www.att.com and click register for account under manage my account. Follow the direction to create account then log in. If you already have a myWirless account then just log in.
2. After you log in,look in the middle section of page.Find the section labeled phone/device. Under it you should see a link labeled 'send a text message.' Click the link.
3. Finally,a form will appear. Fill in the person's phone number and your message. Then click send.

How Can I Get an SMS Notification of Emails?

Yahoo!
1. Sign in to Yahoo! Mobile (See References). At the top of the page, click the 'Sign In' link. Enter your Yahoo! ID and password. Click the 'Sign In' button.
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the 'My Mobile: Register for Alerts' link and register your mobile phone. Click the 'Get Started' button when the registration page opens. Enter your 10-digit phone number and specify your wireless carrier. Click the 'Continue to Step 2' button. Confirm the details that you have entered by clicking the 'Continue to Step 3' button. Save your setting by clicking the 'Save' button.
3. Confirm your registration. An SMS with the confirmation code is sent to your mobile phone. Open the link for confirmation and type the confirmation code.
Gmail
4. Get the SMS gateway for your mobile carrier. Go to the website of your mobile carrier and search for the SMS gateway.
5. Sign in to your Gmail account. Type in your email address and password. Hit the 'Sign In' button.
6. Go to 'Settings' and click the 'Filter' tab. Create a new filter. Enter the email addresses where you want to receive SMS email notifications. Click the 'Next Step' button. 
7. Setup the forward rule for the SMS notification. On the 'Choose Action' section, check the 'Forward it to:' box. Type your SMS gateway format in the 'Format it to:' box.
8. Click the 'Create Filter' button to save your settings.

How to Send Text Messages Using Microsoft Outlook

1. Discover which cell-phone carriers your friends use. Each carrier has a different SMS (short message service) formatting, so you'll need that information in order to use the SMS service.For example, on the Sprint system, formatting is: cellphonenumber@messaging.sprintpcs.comOther popular service formats include: T-Mobile: @tmomail.comAT&T: @txt.att.netNextel: @messaging.nextel.comVerizon: @vtext.com (text only)Cingular: @cingularme.com
2. Save the 'cellphone@' formatting in Microsoft Outlook's Contact list. Click Contacts, then New. This way, you don't have to remember the correct formatting for everyone's service carrier.
3. Launch Microsoft Outlook and compose your SMS (short message service) message by clicking 'New' and then 'Message.' Write a message as you would any other email, but keep in mind that most text messages have a limited number of characters (usually about 160).
4. Remember that any replies to your text message will come into your email inbox, not your cell phone. So if you're waiting for a callback on a job interview or a date, you had better stay close to the computer.

How to Find the Owner's Name of a Cell Phone for Free

Use a Reverse Cell Phone Search
1. Choose a website to do a reverse cell phone search. From there, you can find out the owner's name and street address. Some examples include Cell Reverse Search, Reverse Phone Detective and Intelius.
2. Enter the owner's phone number. Click 'Search.'
3. Wait for the results to load on the next page. Click on the owner's name. Write down the contact information.
Call the Owner's Cell Phone Provider
4. Locate the cell phone owner's cell phone provider. For example, it may have the name, 'AT&T' or 'Verizon Wireless' on the phone. It may be located on the back or the front of the phone.
5. Contact the cell phone provider. You may find it in the contact list. Alternatively, you can look on the cell phone provider's website for the contact information.
6. Tell the representative that you found someone's phone. Give the phone number, and any other additional information the representative may need. The representative will then give you instructions on how to return the phone to the owner.

How to Make Unlimited Phone Calls on the Internet for Free

1. Download and install a VoIP application on your computer/phone (for instance Skype, Google Talk or Yahoo Messenger). The links to downloading these applications are provided in the Reference section. You can choose any application that both you and your friend want to use.
2. Get your friend to install the same application on his phone. Keep in mind that you both require Internet service on your phones to make the free calls.
3. Launch the installed application on your PC or hand-held.
4. Create an account on the application by clicking the “Register” button. Provide a new user name and password to access the account. Have your friend register the same way.
5. Add your friend by clicking the “Add Contact” button. Search your friend by providing the email address or log-in name.
6. Click the “Call”/“Voice chat” button next to the contact after adding your friend. Your unlimited free call will then be connected.

How to Send Free SMS to Syria

1. Register for a site that offers free text messaging to Syria if registration is required (see Resources.) You may have to include your name, email address and cellular information.
2. Select the mobile carrier of the person in Syria who you're texting. Enter her phone number, country code first.
3. Type your text message in the box provided. Do not go over 160 characters, because that is the standard length for a text message.
4. Hit send. Your friend should be able to reply to you through the website you've signed up for or via your email. You will have to use the site each time you wish to send a text.

What Is a SMS Phone Number?

Usage
SMS is an acronym for Short Message Service. SMS is a standardized communication involving the transfer of short text messages between cellular phone users. With yearly usage well into the trillions of messages, SMS is easily the most prevalent form of modern communication in the world. To date, nearly 120 million U.S. cellular phone subscribers use SMS messaging.
A recent Nielsen study indicates that SMS messaging is more widely used than the standard phone call. Among some age groups, SMS messaging is used nearly exclusively. The study found that U.S. subscribers between the ages of 13 and 17 sent an average of 1,742 SMS messages per month, in direct contrast to 231 voice calls in the same period.
Targeting Audiences
For most consumers, the SMS phone number is simply their mobile phone number. With the growing awareness that SMS communication holds a global and growing share in the communications market, however, various entities have been adopting short codes to generate revenue in exchange for value-added services.
A short code is essentially a mobile telephone number that, being significantly shorter than an average number (typically 4 to 6 digits in length), is designed to be easier to remember. They frequently are chosen to numerically represent words or phrases that make them easier for the intended user to retain and utilize.
Short Code
A short code is usually connected with an automated service, which stores the sender's SMS phone number in order to generate content-based SMS messages. This allows marketing companies to narrowcast with remarkable specificity. For example, a short advertisement may be aired during a prime time police drama stating, 'Text 'police' to 12345 to receive the latest updates about the cast of tonight's show and get in on the case.' Upon receiving SMS messages, the automated service connected with it adds the sender's phone number to a database for the generation of automatic messages. These messages are sent to supplement, in this case, viewing of the show. Such interaction is highly useful for marketing trend analysis, in addition to maintaining audience interest. Also, subscribers can be charged higher rates for messages sent to short codes, allowing for even more revenue generating potential.
Continuing Trend
SMS communication dominates the global communication market. Far from showing any indication of lessening, current trends indicate SMS shall continue to grow exponentially. With its convenience and multipurpose applications, SMS messaging seems to be the way we all want to communicate.
Distance
Perhaps an implied statement of our desire for emotional distance in communication, the growing trend in SMS messaging seems to speak less about our desire to connect, and more about our desire for control. A text message can be sent in seconds, and covertly. We need no longer spend 5 protracted minutes actually talking to loved ones or coworkers. We can, instead, convey exactly the information we wish to share at the time we wish to share it. As with many steps in the evolution of communication, it seems with SMS messaging, the more we talk, the less we connect.

How to Obtain Cell Phone Records

1. Contact your wireless carrier. Most wireless carriers will allow you to access your call records through an online account. These records can then be downloaded to your computer and printed for your personal use.
2. Order copies of your billing statements. Billing statements will show the quantity of minutes used, amount of text messages sent, and many companies will list your outgoing call history for that statement period. Billing statements, however, do not usually itemize incoming call information.
3.
Obtain professional help. If the records you are trying to obtain are not your own, you may need to contact a private investigator. Private investigators are commonly used to recover cell records in relation to law suits, custody disputes and divorces. Private investigators are familiar with the laws governing phone records and will work within the law to obtain the records needed. Contact a private investigator in your area through a website like www.Pinow.com which allows you to search by type of investigation and zipcode. You can also look in your local phone directory under private investigator, or enter private investigator and your city into a search engine.
4.
Use a reverse phone number look up database. If you are receiving offensive phone calls you can find a reverse phone number lookup database online (See Resources). Enter a phone number in their search field to gather information. Charges for this service will vary depending on how much information you desire and how many cell numbers you want to have searched. There are many companies online offering this service, but it is up to you to know the legality of the searches you are conducting.
5. Use a forensic evaluation. For phone records of a suspected cheating spouse, dishonest teenager or untrustworthy employee, you can perform a forensic evaluation on the phone which retrieves dialed and received calls as well as deleted information such as text messages and call logs. To do a forensic evaluation, the phone must be in your name. This is why forensics is a popular choice for spouses, employers and parents. Contact companies such as www.Investigation.com and www.Paraben-Consulting.com to inquire about forensic evaluation services.

How to Receive SMS Text Messages

Receiving a Text Message
1. Check with your cellular service provider to make sure that your phone can receive text messages. Ask if there is an extra fee you must pay for this service, and pay the fee if you would like to receive texts. You should also confirm what limitations there might be for the number of text messages you can send on your phone plan monthly.
2. Other phones will be able to send text messages to your phone number. To receive SMS messages from an email account, the sender will have to send the message to your phone's email address. If you don't know this email address, use your phone to text message an email to yourself or one of your contacts. The phone's email address will display in the 'from' part of the email.
3. When receiving a text, your phone will alert you that you have received a new text message, and will display the name, email or phone number of the person who sent you the message. You will have the option to view the message now or later.
4. To see the message immediately, select 'View Now.' You will immediately be able to read the message.
5. To read the message later, select 'View Later.' A little icon, usually of an unopened letter, will remain on your phone's screen as a reminder to read the message.
6. To read the new message, go to your phone's message inbox, and open it. The new message will be there.

How to Receive Verizon SMS

1. Turn the Verizon cell phone on. In order to receive an SMS message with your phone, the cell phone must be turned on. If the cell phone is not turned on when a text message is sent, Verizon will save the message until your phone is turned on. At that time, your phone will automatically download all pending messages.
2. Wait for alert when a new text message arrives. This alert can be a particular ringtone or vibration.
3. Press the 'Menu' button.
4. Locate and select the 'Messaging' option in the menu. This option is often shown as an envelope or a mailbox.
5. Select the 'Inbox' option. This is where all SMS messages are kept.
6. Select the new text message. Open the message by pressing the button that represents 'OK.'
7. Read the message. Once the message has been read, you can reply, forward, erase or save it.

How to Find a Telephone Number Free

1. Use Google 411. To locate a business telephone number for free, dial (800) 466-4411 from any telephone and provide the city, state and category for the telephone number that you are requesting.
2. Try free 411. Visit Free411.com to obtain free business, government and residential telephone numbers for free. Alternatively, dial (800) FREE411 or (800) 373-3411 and follow the voice prompts to receive your free telephone number via text or telephone.
3. Visit Anywho.com. Locate either residential or business telephone numbers for free. Use the white pages feature to obtain residential telephone numbers or the yellow pages feature to locate business telephone numbers for free.
4. Enter the business, government or person's name that you are researching into a search engine. Many telephone numbers can be obtained free simply by entering a name into a search engine, such as Google or Yahoo. Additional information, such as address and website information may also be provided depending on which type of number you are requesting.
5. Find free telephone numbers using SuperPages.com. Find business telephone numbers simply by entering information into the what and where boxes. Click on the 'People' tab to locate residential telephone numbers for free. Provide as much information as possible, including name, city, state and ZIP code to get the most accurate results.

How to Send Free SMS Jokes

1. Choose a website that offers free SMS jokes, such as funSMS.net, humorsphere.com or mobile-sender.com.
2. Select a joke category, such as one-liners, friendship, school or general jokes. After you've selected a category, scroll through the available jokes until you've found one that you would like to send to a friend or family member's cell phone.
3. Create a new text message on your cell phone and type the joke in the message box. When you're finished typing the joke, select recipients from your contacts list and click 'Send.' If the website you chose allows you to send the SMS joke online, enter the recipient's cell phone number, type your joke in the message box, select the recipient's cell phone provider and send your message online.

How to Make a Blind SMS

19Secret
1. Go to the website 19Secret (see Resources) and click either 'AnonSMS' or 'MaskSMS.' AnonSMS is useful if you want to send an anonymous message, while MaskSMS is useful if you want to protect your identity and send an SMS pretending to be somebody else.
2. Enter your name/number or leave the field empty in the 'From' field.
3. Enter the recipient's number in the 'To' field.
4. Enter your message in the message box and click 'Send.'
AnonTxt
5. Go to the website AnonTxt. Enter your name/alias in the 'From' field or leave it blank.
6. Enter the subject of the SMS in the 'Subject' field or leave it empty.
7. Enter the recipient's 10-digit number in the 'Number' field.
8. Enter your 145-character in the 'Message' box.
9. Click 'Submit.'
Text For Free
10. Go to the website Text For Free (see Resources).
11. Enter the recipient's number in the first field on the page (the orange box).
12. Enter the subject of the SMS in the green box.
13. Enter your 140-character message in the blue box.
14. Select the recipient's network carrier from the list. Click 'Send Free Text Message!'

How to Unlock a Bell Cell Phone Free

1. Contact Bell Mobility using your home phone.
2. Inform the clerk that you wish to unlock your phone and that you need a code.
3. Provide the clerk with your device information. This includes your phone type, model and electronic serial number (ESN). The ESN can be found behind your battery or on the Bell SIM card.
4. Write down the unlocking code provided by the Bell Mobility clerk.
5. Remove the SIM card from your Bell cell phone and insert the SIM card from your new service provider.
6. Turn on your cell phone. You will be notified that the new SIM card cannot be registered and a code needs to be entered. Enter your unlocking code and press the 'Enter' button on your phone. The Bell phone has now been unlocked and is ready for use.

How to Use MP3 SMS Tones

1. Download a message tone. Websites that offer ring tones also often offer SMS tones or there are SMS tone options available at websites like Mobiles24 or Fehers (see Resources).
2. Send the SMS tone to the phone from a computer via a text or an email. Download it to the phone. Different phones will require different download methods, but usually clicking on the tone from the email or text is enough.
3. Apply the tone to text messages. It is either applied for all text messages or used for an individual text, depending on personal preferences. Applying the tone differs between phones, but many phones have SMS tone options under the phone texting settings or options. Otherwise, look under the phone menu options and look for text settings under the phone menu. The message options should have audio options, among which is the option to set SMS tones.

How to Do A Free Reverse Phone Number Lookup

1.
Simply do a search on the internet using the phrase free reverse phone directory. The one problem with a free reverse phone number search is that they're not always free, but you can easily find a free reverse phone directory for landline numbers and avoid paying a fee. But if the number is a cell phone number then many of those incur a small fee to access informationn about the person and it can also be more difficult to get information using cell phone numbers since these are still very private. Reverse phone lookups for landlines are much easier but you might not always be able to get all the information you need for free. If you want to get more private contact information for someone, in some cases you may have to pay a fee. If it's a cell number, you should still search online for a free reverse cell phone look up and see what you can find.
2.
Find a free reverse phone number look up service and use it to stop telemarketing calls. It's much easier to do a free reverse phone number search for a business or landline because toll free numbers tend to work better. If you're getting pestering calls from someone, just do a free reverse phone look up and contact the telemarketing owner directly to make a complaint and demand an end to the calls. Another easy and free way to do your own free reverse phone number look up is to simply use the search engines yourself.You'd be surprised at the results you can get. Go on Google and enter the number in quotes to get an exact match. Everybody uses social networks like Facebook. People can add their phone number to their profile page on these sites and if they did, it will probably appear in the search results. You should try that before looking into a free reverse phone directoy.
3.
Decide if a free reverse phone number look up is going to give you the results you're looking for and if it makes more sense to pay a small fee to get what you need. As I mentioned above, a free reverse phone number search is likely to only provide you with part of the information you're looking for. To get additional information these services usually charge a fee. If you will be in need of a reverse phone number lookup frequently then search online for companies that will only charge a one-time fee for unlimited searches. This would be best for a landlord who will be frequently screening tenants or for other situations where it would be useful.

How to Send SMS to Moldcell

Sending an SMS from your email
1. Find out the Moldcell's email address by having the Moldcell owner send a text message to your email address.
2. Access your email account and click 'New Message'.
3. Type the Moldcell's email address into the 'To' field of your email form.
4. Type the SMS message into the body of your email message. Try to keep the message under 160 characters, which is the standard maximum size of an SMS.
5. Send the email. The Moldcell will receive the message as an SMS.
Sending an SMS from your phone
6. Access your cell phone's messaging menu and select 'New Message'.
7. In the 'To' field, add an entry from your contact list, or use your keypad to type in the phone number of the Moldcell owner, including the international exit and area codes. Click 'OK' when you are done entering contacts.
8. Type a text message, then hit 'Send'.

How to Unlock a Rogers Phone for Free

1. Dial *#06# on your handset to display the IMEI number. This is the fifteen digit identification number for your particular handset. The Rogers Wireless representative will request this code to generate the unlock code.
2. Dial *611 from your mobile to contact the customer service department. Request the subsidy unlock code. It may help to explain to them that you need the option to use prepaid SIM cards from other countries.
3. Ask the customer service representative for specific instructions on how to enter the unlock code on your handset or consult an online guide (see Resources).
4. Follow the instructions to enter the subsidy unlock code on your handset. Each brand has different requirements and steps to enter the unlock code. Some require the use of a SIM card from a different network, while others require a special sequence of numbers or button combinations before entering the code. The phone unlocks automatically once the proper code is entered.

How to Unlock an HTC Phone

1. Find the IMEI number. This is a registration number that identifies your phone on a network. To find the IMEI number on an HTC phone, dial *#06# and hit 'Enter.' Record the 15-digit IMEI number.
2. Obtain an unlock code from a code provider. Links to some code providers are included in the Resources section. Typically you will have to enter your IMEI number to obtain the proper unlock code.
3. Remove the SIM card from your phone or put a SIM card from another provider into the HTC cell phone.
4. Power on the HTC phone. When the phone is powered on, type the 8-digit unlock code and press 'Enter.'
5. Replace a SIM card for your desired service carrier back in the phone. The phone will now accept a SIM card from any service provider that uses a SIM card.

How to Send SMS to a T

1. Use your wireless handset from any carrier to send your friend a text message. Create a new text message and enter his phone number into the 'Recipient' slot. Hit the 'Send' button to send the message.
2. On the My T-Mobile website, enter your phone number and password to log in, then click the 'Connect and Share' tab. Find and click 'Send a Text Message,' enter your friend's phone number and your desired message, then click 'Send.'
3. Use any of the free online SMS services to send web-based messages without the use of a cell phone. Make sure and select 'T-Mobile' as your friend's service provider if it's not already selected for you.

California Hands

Hands Free
In California, cell phones may not be held and used while the driver drives. A cell phone may be used only if it is used with the hands-free option. The fine for holding and using a cell phone while driving is $20 for the first infraction and $50 for subsequent incidences. Subsequent penalties may substantially increase those amounts.
Exceptions
There are exceptions in California for holding and using a cell phone while driving. Fines do not apply when a person uses a cell phone or wireless device to reach emergency services such as a health care provider, law enforcement or the fire department. Fines also do not apply to those using a cell or wireless telephone while authorized as the driver of an emergency vehicle.In addition, the law does not apply to those on private property nor, generally, to those driving a transit vehicle or school bus. Some farm vehicles and tow trucks are also exempt from the ban on cell phone use while driving.
Age Restrictions
California more tightly restricts drivers under 18 when it comes to cell phone use. Those under 18 are completely banned from using a cell phone or any other electronic hand-held device while driving, even those with hands-free options.
Primary and Secondary
For an adult California driver, holding and using a cell phone while driving is a primary offense. This means a patrolman can flag and cite you just for using the cell phone without the hands-free option. For those under 18, holding and using a cell phone while driving is a secondary offense. This means the teen driver cannot be pulled over simply for holding a cell phone and using it while driving. The police must have another, primary reason for pulling the teenage driver over, such as speeding or driving recklessly.
Dialing
California law does not ban a driver from holding and dialing a phone while driving. A cell phone driver is also allowed to use a speaker phone.

How to Transfer an SMS From Windows Mobile

1. Download and install Microsoft's ActiveSync software utility (see Resources for the link). This program allows a computer to recognize and sync with a phone after being connected by a USB cable.
2. Download a mobile sync/transfer software utility compatible with phones running Windows Mobile. See Resources for links to such software, which come with a fee; GodswMobile SMS Transfer offers a 20-message free trial. Unzip the file to a location on the computer that can be easily accessed.
3. Connect the phone to the computer by using the USB cable.
4. Open the ActiveSync utility. In the window that displays the computer's disk contents, browse to the location of the unzipped transfer utility from Step 2.
5. Locate a file in the transfer utility with a name ending in 'Setup.CAB' and copy it to an easily accessible location on the phone. Use the phone to locate the .CAB file and click on it. Click 'Install' and wait for the installation process to finish.
6. Access the 'Start' menu from the Windows Mobile home screen. Select 'Programs.'
7. Click the icon or name of the transfer utility you installed. An interface will run on the phone's screen.
8. Click 'Backup SMS' or 'Transfer SMS,' depending on the utility you are using. A prompt will ask how you would like your messages saved (as an SMS transfer file or as a text file). Choose the location on the computer where they will be saved.
9. Click 'Save' or 'Transfer,' depending on the utility you are using. The transfer and backup process will begin.
10. Access the SMS log on the computer by opening the location where the messages were saved.

How to Get More Games on the SafeLink Phone

1. Open a Web browser. Visit the TracFone website.
2. Click the 'My Account' tab at the top of the website. Sign in with your serial number and phone number.
3. Select the 'Service and Support' section. Click 'Ringtones and More' from the drop-down menu.
4. Choose the 'Games' option. Browse through the genre of games to download.
5. Click on the game you want. Enter your 10-digit phone number.
6. Wait for a text message from TracFone. Click the link in the message to download the game to your phone.

How to Test a Fax for Free

Send/Receive Test
1. Load the paper into the fax machine following the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Dial '1-888-473-2963' on the fax machine and press 'Send' or 'Start,' depending on your fax machine.
3. Wait for the fax to finish transmitting. You will receive a return fax from HP within five to seven minutes of completion. If the fax is received, then your machine is setup properly. If you do not receive the fax, then there is a problem with its configuration.
Receive Test
4. Navigate to the Interpage Free Fax Demonstration website. A link has been provided in the References section of this article.
5. Enter your fax number with no additional characters in the field labeled 'Phone Number.'
6. Enter any character in the field labeled 'Alpha/Numeric Character:' which will be displayed on the cover page to differentiate fax attempts. Enter a different character each time you test your fax machine.
7. Enter a message into the field labeled 'Message.' Please note, this message will not be transmitted with the fax, although the field cannot be left blank.
8. Click 'Send Fax' to send your test fax. The fax will be sent within a few moments of submitting.

SMS Programs for a Windows Mobile 6.1

SMS-Chat
SMS-Chat is a Microsoft-developed Windows Mobile SMS application that organizes your text messages into threaded exchanges. With support for multiple recipient assignation, templates and hyperlink highlighting, the application groups messages by date and time into an easy to read layout, and is supported by Mobile 6.1.
MoblMsg2
MoblMsg2 allows you to send and receive text messages on your Mobile 6.1 smart phone. Simply designed, the application features one-click access to your inbox, outbox and composition interfaces. The application allows you to choose from a number of color schemes for your display, but is generally limited to the vertical display mode.
Mobile Receptionist
Mobile Receptionists augments the basic SMS application utilities with filtering configurations, enabling you to automate how your text messages are handled once you receive them, based on who sent them, the content of the messages, and the time of day you receive them. Additionally, the application supports GPS coordinate generation and the ability to automatically ignore or hang up on certain contact phone numbers.
Google Voice Easy SMS
Google Voice Easy SMS is a free Windows Mobile application that enables you to make and receive text messages by way of your Google Voice phone number. The application features the ability to synchronize with your phone's contact list, multiple recipient assignation, custom signatures for your text messages, and is supported by Windows Mobile 6.1.

How to Send a SMS Text from Yahoo! Mail

1. Log into your Yahoo! mail account.
2. Click the 'New' button to compose a new message.
3. Type the recipient's ten-digit phone number, followed by the SMS gateway. (For example, AT&T uses @txt.att.net, and Verizon uses @vtext.com.)
4. Type your message in the text field as you normally would. Some phones can receive texts of only 160 characters or less. Keep this in mind while typing your message.
5. Click the 'Send' button to send your message.

How to Unlock a Samsung SGH

1. Turn off your Samsung SGH phone and put the SIM card, from the new mobile phone carrier, inside your Samsung SGH phone.
2. Turn on your Samsung SGH mobile phone. Check if the battery is full enough so you can perform the unlocking process. If needed, recharge your phone's battery before unlocking it.
3. Flip open, if needed, making the screen of your Samsung SGH phone visible.
4. Type *#9998*3323# or #*7337# if you have a newer Samsung SGH model. Since the SGH line includes many different models, check one of the many websites that provide free unlock codes for Samsung SGH phones. This way, you will be sure that the code you are typing in is the right kind of code for your mobile phone model. (Check the Resources section to see some of the websites with the Samsung unlock codes mentioned in this step.)
5. Wait until the phone reboots, which usually takes anywhere from a few moments to one minute.
6. Type *0141 and then press the Call button.
7. Turn off you Samsung SGH phone and then put the new SIM card inside again.
8. Turn the phone on again, this time typing 00000000 once the phone is ready. When you see the message, 'Network lock deactivated,' that means that your Samsung SGH mobile phone is unlocked and ready to use.

How to Send and Receive SMS Data on a PC

1. Use a site that offers free SMS service. Some examples are Chikka,  TextEm, and 411SMS (see Resources). These services are free (as of September 2010) and will let you both send and receive messages from your computer.
2. Register for a free SMS service. You'll need to provide your mobile phone number, user name, password and email. You'll subsequently receive a confirmation email to verify the registration process.
3. Reply to the text message that you'll receive after registration. This usually includes your login details and some important information that you used for registration. To confirm subscription, reply with 'REGISTER' or 'CONFIRM' on the text message that you received.
4. Go to the site's homepage and login. Once you are in the dashboard, click on 'Send SMS' and wait for the text message editor to pop-up.
5. Compose a text message as you usually do. Once you are finished, enter and confirm the phone number of the recipient.
6. Click 'Send' to send the message. You will be notified of message replies and you can read them as long as you are logged into the SMS service.

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How to Send Free Text Messages Abroad

1. Check your contact's mobile phone carrier for free text messaging online. Find out what carrier your friends and family abroad use. Search those carriers' websites for free SMS services. Typically, you can use an online form to type a message and send it to any subscriber number for that carrier. Enter the contact's phone number, including area code, and your message. Keep your messages short as there is a character limit.
2. Use Yahoo! Messenger (messenger.yahoo.com) or another instant-messaging program with free SMS service. In Yahoo! Messenger, sign into your account. Right-click one of your contacts and select 'Contact Details.' Enter your recipient's mobile phone number with country and area code plus the number. Save the changes. Right-click again and select 'Send SMS Message.' You can now type in your message and send it off just like an instant message when chatting. The procedure is similar for other software with SMS support.
3. Use an online service, such as Chikka (chikka.com), that lets you send free SMS text messages to your contact's country. Follow the prompts for registration and software download (if you want it). You may be asked to give your eail address instead of your mobile phone number, depending on your location. Once registered, you can sign into the Chikka website and send and receive texts. If you are offline, your messages will be delivered either to your phone or inbox.

How to Send a SMS to Korea

Using Skype
1. Download and install the Skype software by visiting Skype's website and clicking 'Get Skype' on the top of the page. You will find it in between 'Features' and 'Prices.'
2. Register for a Skype account. After installing the software, you will be asked to choose a Skype name and password.
3. Add phone numbers to your contact list. On the main Skype screen, click the 'New' tab on the upper-left corner and select 'New Contact.' A new window will open, and on the bottom, under 'More Things You Can Do.' Click 'Save a phone number in your Contacts list.' Enter the name of the person you wish to SMS and his mobile phone number.
4. Buy Skype credit. Return to the Skype home page, and click the 'Price' tab on the top. Then click 'Skype Credit,' which is located under 'Prices.' Now click 'Buy Skype Credit' and log in to your account if you are not already logged in. Have your credit card ready and select the amount of credit you would like to purchase.
5. Return to your Skype interface, and select the contact you wish to send an SMS to. Start typing out an SMS to this contact in the bottom-right corner. After you have typed out your message, click the 'Send SMS' icon on the right.
Using Microsoft's SMS Sender
6. Download and install SMS Sender from Microsoft's website. (See Resources.)
7. Run SMS Sender and you will see a small window that asks you to select your device, asks for the destination number and has a field for you to enter your text for the SMS.
8. Select your GSM phone connection in the 'Available Devices' box.
9. Enter the phone number that you wish to send SMS to, including the country code, preceded by a 'Plus' sign. For example, for a South Korean number, you would enter +82 before the person's mobile number.
10. Type in your text and click 'Send.'
Using only your GSM phone
11. Go to 'Menu' on your GSM cellular phone.
12. Find 'Messaging' and then go to 'Create Message.'
13. Enter the international phone number that you wish to send the SMS to. Remember to include the 'plus' symbol and the country code before the mobile number.
14. Enter the text that you wish to send in the 'Text' field.
15. Send the message as you would send any other regular text, by clicking your phone's 'Send' key.

Options for Calling to From Mexico

Types
You can call a landline number in Mexico, which costs less than calling a mobile phone. Calling landlines in Mexico usually costs 4 cents per minute, while calling mobiles costs 20 cents per minute. Cell phone carriers also offer international calling plans, like AT&T's Viva Mexico, which charges $55 a month, and Verizon's Mexico-Friendly calling plan, where callers can opt to extend their nationwide coverage to Mexico for $50-$60 a month.
Effects
Calling from Mexico will help people keep in touch with their family members in the U.S. However, it is expensive to call from Mexico to the U.S.; that's why most of the time, it's those in the U.S. who call their friends and family in Mexico. Calls originating from the U.S. are not without a price though, and although it is cheaper to call Mexico from the U.S., having relatives from Mexico call the U.S. will help split costs.
Cheaper techniques
There are a number of options available for those who want to call Mexico from the United States. Prepaid cards are popular, and you can buy cards with denominations that range from $5 to $20. There may also be cheaper options online, such as using Skype, where you call directly from your computer to phones in Mexico. Skype has international rates for calls originating from a computer to a landline or mobilephone, but you and the recipient can make free calls if you are both online.
Calling From Mexico
One of the popular ways to call from Mexico is through payphone cards, which are also known as 'tarjeta lada.' Since calling from Mexico to the U.S. is expensive, Mexicans find it cheaper to limit their calls to the specified minutes on a card instead of calling direct. Another popular way of calling from Mexico aside from phone cards is through call back services, which charge your credit card directly. Call back services allow you to dial a number, hang up after a ring, then have an operator call you back to connect you to your call recipient.
Potential
With the onset of online telecommunications services, people may be able to call Mexico for free. Rebtel.com, a mobile VoIP provider, has a service called 'Smart Call,' where a person in the U.S. can talk to a person in Mexico for free on their mobile phones. Talkster.com also offers a similar service, where people can make international calls for free by listening to ads.

How to Send Receive SMS Using a GSM Modem

Send SMS
1. Type 'AT+CMGF=1' and press Enter to put your modem in the mode to send and receive text messages.
2. Type 'AT+CMGS='+12345678'' and press Enter. '+12345678' is the phone number of the recipient in this example.
3. Type the text of the message you'd like to send, and press Ctrl and Z keys. The modem will return '+CMGS: 62', indicating that the message was sent.
Receive SMS
4. Type 'AT+CMGF=1' and press Enter to put your modem in the mode to send and receive text messages.
5. Type 'AT+CMGL='ALL''. This command lists the received messages. For instance:+CMGL: 1,'REC UNREAD','+12345678',,'09/09/10,09:55:16+08'Text of message 1+CMGL: 2,'REC UNREAD','+12345678',,'09/09/10,09:56:03+08'Text of message 2OK'+12345678' is the phone number from which the message was sent. 'REC UNREAD' indicates that the message is currently unread. The date and time shows when the message was delivered to the modem by the mobile operator.
6. Delete the messages by typing 'AT+CMGD=1' and 'AT+CMGD=1'. Numbers 1 and 2 are the indeces of the messages as presented by the CMGL command in the previous step.

How to Send an International SMS for Free Online

Text 4 Free
1. Navigate to the Text 4 Free website.
2. Scroll down the page. Enter the number of the mobile phone that you are sending the SMS to and the corresponding service provider. If you do not know your service provider then click on the service from the phone number. If you would like to send the message to more than one person then click on the link to add another recipient, and enter their number and provider.
3. Enter the text of the SMS you wish to send in the second field. This can be up to 140 characters.
4. Enter the amount of text messages that you would like to send, if you want to send the text message to more than one receiver. If you are sending to a user of the providers Verizon, T-Mobile, Cingular, Cricket, US Cellular, and Cincinnati Bell in the USA, then you can attach a picture graphic or audio file with your SMS.
5. Enter the text in the verification box to verify that you are not a robot spammer. Click on 'Send Message' and your message will be sent to the recipient's numbers.
Send SMS Now
6. Go to the Send SMS Now homepage.
7. Select the country you are sending to and the service provider from the drop-down menus.
8. Add the details of the message sender, and the text of the message in the designated fields. Enter the validation code in the field next to the image, and then click the 'Send Message' button to send your message.
Free International SMS
9. Navigate to the Free International SMS website. Click on the 'New Send Free Here' image, to bring up a new window.
10. Enter the phone number that you wish to send the SMS. Enter the verification code in the box underneath and press the 'Enter' key.
11. Enter the text of your message in the box. Click on the yellow button containing a 'play' sign in the lower right-hand corner of the screen. Your message will then be sent to the recipient.

How to Send SMS Using WAP

1. Download the Now SMS software (see Resources).
2. Connect your mobile phone to your computer using a USB cord.
3. Open the Now SMS Software. Choose 'Send Text Message' from the menu.
4. Enter the recipient's mobile phone number in the 'Phone number' box.
5. Type your message in the 'Text' box and/or enter a website link in the 'WAP URL' box. Press 'Submit.'

How to Send an SMS Message to a Sprint Cell Phone

Via Email
1. Launch your email client. Load the email software or Web-based email site you regularly use. Log in using your user name and password.
2. Address the email to phonenumber@messaging.sprintpcs.com. For example, if sending a message to (313) 555-1212, address the email to 3135551212@messaging.sprintpcs.com.
3. Compose the message.
4. Click the 'Send' button in your email client to have the SMS message sent to a Sprint cell phone.
Via the Internet
5. Visit the Sprint SMS website, which offers a Web-to-SMS tool that lets you send messages (see Resources section).
6. Click the 'Sign On' button to enter your user name and password, or create a new one. Authentication is required to dissuade users from sending unwanted, anonymous text messages.
7. Enter the body of your text message into the text box onscreen.
8. Press the 'Send' button to have your SMS message forwarded to the Sprint cell phone.

How to Update Android Versions on My Phone

1. Press the 'Menu' button on your Android phone and tap 'Settings' to open the 'Settings' menu.
2. Scroll down to the very last option, 'About phone,' and tap on it.
3. Tap on 'System updates.' If an update to the Android operating system is available, the phone will automatically download and install it. If there are no updates available, the screen will say 'Your system is currently up to date.'

How to Send Free Picture Messages From PC to Mobile

USB Cord
1. Use a USB cord that is compatible with your phone. Plug the small end into your phone, then the larger end into your computer.
2. Open 'My Computer' from your Start menu or 'Control Panel.' Click on your device which should be displayed by a phone icon or display the model of your phone in text below an icon.
3. Open the folder on your computer where the pictures you wish to transfer are stored. Drag and drop the desired photos into your phone folder that you opened in the previous step. The photos should be saved in your phone photo album.
Email Transfer
4. Select the photos you want to transfer from a folder on your computer.
5. Login to your email. Attach the photos you want to send to your phone by clicking 'Compose' or 'New' to send a message. Click 'Attach' then wait for a window to pop up. Click the photos you wish to attach.
6. Wait a few seconds for the photos to upload then send to your phone. This works for phones that are email enabled. You can use any type of email address including those assigned by your cell phone carrier.

How to Send a Free SMS Worldwide

1. Navigate to a free SMS/text message website (See Resources). Locate and click the 'Send a Message' button on the site to open the text message interface page. Type in the the number of the cellular device intended to receive the message. Type the country code (the first 4 digits of the callers number) then a dash, followed by the rest of the number.
2. Type the body of the SMS/text message in the designated box. Keep the message brief, under 62 characters, to ensure it is received as a single SMS/text message and not as multiple messages. Keep in mind that the message will not be translated to other languages while delivered, and appears exactly as it is written.
3. Press the 'Send' button on the form to transmit the SMS message. Allow approximately 25-30 seconds for complete uploading (time depends on computer connection speed) and wait for the confirmation that the text was successfully delivered.

How to Unlock a Motorola V551 for Free

1. Type *#06# into your phone's keypad to obtain its IMEI number. Take note of it and set it aside for a minute.
2. Contact your network provider's tech support department and request an unlock code. Be prepared to give your mobile number, IMEI number and possibly your voice mail password. If they ask for a reason, tell them that you're traveling overseas or that you plan on selling your phone.
3. Power down your V551 and remove its SIM card by sliding off the back cover, taking out the battery and sliding the SIM card out. Insert your prepaid or foreign SIM card in its place and turn the phone back on.
4. Enter your unlock code that you received in step 2 when your screen says 'Enter Subsidiary Code.' Your phone is now unlocked.

How to Send an SMS From Rediff

1. Download a free copy of Rediff Bol, install the program and then start it. Click on the 'Register' button to sign up for a Rediff Bol account, or click on the 'Sign in' button to log in, if you already have Rediff Bol or a Rediffmail account.
2. Set up your friends list. Enter an email account or cell phone number into the field below the 'Add Friends' heading. Click on the 'Add' button to the left of the 'Add Friends' field to add your contact to your friends list.
3. Click on the 'Send SMS' button, and then select one of the contacts from your friends list. Click 'OK.'
4. Type a short message into the field at the bottom of the Send SMS window. Click on the 'Send' button to send your SMS text message to your contact.

How to Turn Your Smart Phone Into a Hot Spot

Windows Mobile and Symbian Phones
1. Download an application that provides Wi-Fi hotspot functionality (see Resources). Check the compatibility with your specific phone before purchase (or download a free trial to test it).
2. Launch the application to set up your Wi-Fi hotspot. Follow the instructions to create a hotspot name (SSID), and set wireless encryption to secure your network. Use the highest level encryption supported by all of your devices. WPA is low level, WEP is higher.
3. Connect your wireless devices by scanning for the SSID you created and selecting 'Connect.' Then enter the password for your wireless network.
Android Phones
4. Click on the 'Application Drawer' to see your available applications. If your mobile provider has enabled the hotspot feature, there may be an app labeled 'hotspot' or 'mobile hotspot.' Click on that app, and follow the instructions to finish setting it up.
5. Use the feature in Android 2.2 (Froyo) by clicking on the 'Applications Drawer,' then clicking on 'Settings,' then tap on 'Wireless and Networks.' Tap on 'Tethering and Portable Hotspot,' and check the box next to 'Portable Hotspot.'
6. Set the SSID (network name) to something that you will recognize. Enable encryption, use WPA if possible or WEP if that is the highest your wireless devices will support. Connect your wireless devices to the Android Wi-Fi hotspot.

How to Access Wi

1. Locate your Wi-Fi password. The password is located on a sticker on your router, on a sheet of paper your stored, or in a file on your computer that you previously saved. Or, your computer's network administrator has the password.
2. Access your mobile device's Wi-Fi settings. Windows Mobile users press 'Start,' 'Settings' 'Connections' and 'Wi-Fi Settings.'
3. Select the option that displays detectable Wi-Fi networks. For example, T-Mobile Dash users select 'Wi-Fi Networks.' Select 'Connect' on the router to which you want to connect. Enter the Wi-Fi password when prompted by your phone.
4. Open your phone's mobile browser to access the Internet. Windows Mobile users press 'Start,' and select 'Internet Explorer.'

How to Copy SMS Logs From an iPhone

1. Connect your iPhone to your computer using the USB docking cable.
2. Open DiskAid and select 'Root Folder' from the drop-down menu in the lower left corner.
3. Click 'User' in the column on the left, then 'Library' in the next column, then 'SMS' in the third column and finally 'sms.db' in the far right column.
4. Click 'Copy to Folder' in the upper left corner.
5. Open your computer's hard drive -- Explorer on Windows, Finder on a Mac -- and type 'sms.db' into the search bar. Right-click the file, select 'Open With' and choose 'SQLite Database Browser.'
6. Click 'File' in the menu at the top of the screen. Select 'Export' and 'Table as CSV File.' Choose 'message' in the dialog box that appears, and name the file 'sms.csv.'

How to Have Jokes Sent to Your Cell Phone

1. Find the type of jokes you want delivered to your phone daily. (See Resources)
2. Choose the joke package you want to subscribe to.
3. Enter your cell phone number, and click 'Submit.'
4. Choose your payment plan. You can pay per text or a monthly fee.

How to Transfer Photos From a Razr to a PC for Free

USB Cable
1. Connect your Razr phone to your computer via the USB cable.
2. Go to “My Computer” and click on the drive labeled as your camera phone.
3. Create a new file folder by right clicking with the mouse. Choose “New” and “File Folder.” Give the file a name.
4. Select the images you would like to save by clicking on them and dragging them to the new folder you created.
Memory Card
5. Remove the memory card from your cell phone.
6. Connect the card reader, with the memory card installed, to your computer.
7. Go to “My Computer” and click on the drive of the memory card.
8. Right click with the mouse and create a new folder by selecting “New” and “New Folder.” Name the folder.
9. Select the photos you wish to keep and drag them to your new folder.

How to Call a Cell Phone for Free From My Laptop Using Yahoo! Messenger

1. Sign in to Yahoo! Messenger.
2. Type in the number of the cellphone you want to contact in the box below 'Contact' and 'Y! Updates,' and include the area code. A contact window will pop up.
3. Click 'Actions,' then 'Start Voice Call.' You'll be connected to the cellphone.

How to Get Free Ring Back Answer Tones

1. Open any website that offers free ring back answer tones (see Resources).
2. Select the tone after listening.
3. Click on 'Send to Phone'/'Enter number.'
4. Select your cell phone operator from the list and enter your phone number.
5. Click on 'Submit.' You will then receive the ring back tone on your phone along with guidelines on installing it on your phone.

How to Find Free Software for a Smart Phone

1.
Purchase a memory card that is compatible with your particular brand of smartphone. The memory card will allow you to store files that are too large for your smartphone’s built in memory. Since games and other software tools will take up a tremendous amount of space on your smartphone’s internal memory, the memory card will provide you the luxury of not having to worry about running out of space. Most smart phones will have an opening on the outside of the unit to accommodate the memory card; others have this compartment hidden away under the battery.
2. Purchase a data cable for your phone. In order for you to transfer the free software files to your smartphone and storage card, you will need to use a data cable. The data cable plugs into your computer’s USB outlet with one end and connects to your smartphone with the other. The computer will identify that another storage device has been connected, and from there you can transfer the files. The data cable will also work in reverse to transfer files that are no longer necessary to your phone, back to your PC.
3. Search the web for free software by using the keywords 'Smartphone + free + software.' There are several websites that offer free software for your smartphone. These can be downloaded to your home computer and then transferred to your phone for later execution. Websites such as 'Smartphone Freeware' offer an abundant amount of free software for the smartphone and pocket pc compatible phone.
4. Locate the software that you would like to download from the desired website, and download it to your computer. The software file itself will have to be executed on the smartphone itself, so don’t open the file on the computer prior to transferring it to your smartphone using the data cable. Be sure to download the file to a folder on your computer that is easily accessible.
5. Transfer the free smartphone software using the data cable. Plug the data cable into your computer, and attach it to your smartphone. Allow the computer time to identify your device and then proceed with the transfer.
6. Execute the file on your smartphone. Once the free software title has been transferred to your phone, check your smartphone’s memory card for the program. Open the file and save it on your phone. The software should then create an icon in your smartphone’s program file to use it when you are ready.

How to Find an Unlisted Cell Phone Number

1. Search by using the information you have available. If you have the person's name and state of residence, enter that information into a search engine. Browse the results to see if any information regarding a cell phone number appears. This can lead to finding an unlisted cell phone number for free.
2. Find a reverse cell phone look-up service. Use a search engine for the phrase 'Finding unlisted cell phone numbers.' Browse a few of the sites to find one that offers the best deal and proven results.
3. Verify the site is secure before submitting any payment information. Follow the on-screen instructions and search using the information you have, which you will be prompted to enter.
4. Locate the listing that has the most matching information for the person or business you are searching. The associated unlisted cell phone number will be listed if that person or business has an unlisted number.

How to Send SMS to MetroPCS Phones

1. Go to your text messaging inbox via the menu or home screen icon on your mobile phone. Select a contact or enter the mobile number to send the message to. Type a text message. Your phone will automatically limit your message to the standard 160 characters. Click 'Send.'
2. Type the recipient's MetroPCS phone number including area code followed by @mymetropcs.com in the 'To:' field in your email program. When finished, it will look like this 0123456789@metropcs.com. Type a message in the body of the email. Be sure not to go over 160 characters or the message will not be delivered. Click 'Send.'
3. Sign into an instant messaging program such as AIM. Click on the name that the SMS will be sent to. Right-click to see whether the recipient's mobile number is stored. If not, enter it into the contact information, or click on the menu and locate the 'Send an instant message' feature, which will allow the entry of a non-stored phone number. Type a message in the message box and remember not to go over 160 characters. Click 'Enter' on your keyboard and the message will be sent.

How to Send SMS to MTN Short Codes

1. On your phone, select 'Messages.' Go to the 'New Messages' menu.
2. Type in the message you wish to send and then click 'Send' or 'OK.'
3. Type in the MTN short code you wish to send the message to. Click 'Send' or 'OK' to send your message to the MTN short code.

How to Install Handcent SMS on an Android

1. Press the 'Android Market' icon on your home screen to launch the Android Market app.
2. Press the 'Search' icon at the top of Android Market.
3. Type in 'Handcent SMS' and press 'Go.'
4. Press the 'Handcent SMS' app button to select the app in the Android Market.
5. Press the 'Free' button under 'Install.' Press 'OK' to accept the terms and install Handcent SMS on your Android phone.

How to Send Fake Text SMS Messages

1. Access an online text message website on your Internet browser. Anon Text, Fake Send and Text 4 Free are examples of websites where you can send fake SMS messages.
2. Read through the terms of service and private policy information provided on the websites before sending an SMS message.
3. Fill out the provided form on the site, which may include your name or cell number (optional), receiver's 10-digit cell phone number, cell phone provider and the SMS message.
4. Proofread the information typed and send the SMS message. It will arrive shortly to the person's cell phone.

How to Send SMS Messages Via a GSM Modem

1. Check whether your modem supports the text messaging function. Simply type 'AT+CMGF=1' and press 'Enter.' You should get 'OK' in response.
2. Insert a SIM card in your modem. The SIM card will be the number from which you'll send your SMS.
3. Type 'AT+CPIN='0000',' putting the PIN code of your SIM card---if it has any--- instead of the zeros. Press 'Enter.'
4. Put your modem in the sending SMS mode by typing 'AT+CMGF=1' and pressing 'Enter.'
5. Type 'AT+CMGS='+0000000000',' where the zeros stand fro the phone number of the SMS recipient.
6. Type the message of your SMS and press 'Ctrl' and 'Z' keys simultaneously. After a couple of seconds, the modem should reply with '+CMGS: 62,' indicating that the message was sent successfully.

How to Get a Free SIM Card

1. Contact your cellphone service provider if your SIM card is damaged or no longer functions. You can visit a store, go online or call the service provider. If you have lost your phone, contact your cellphone service provider to get a replacement phone with SIM card.
2. Ask for a new SIM card if your phone still works but the existing SIM card is not working. If there is no sign of water damage, the company will send a new SIM card to you or install a new one in the store.
3. Purchase a new cellphone handset from your service provider. While it will cost money to purchase the new phone, you will get a free unactivated SIM card inside the phone packaging. If you want to add a new line to your existing plan and your cellphone service provider offers SIM-enabled phones, you will get a new phone with a SIM card that is ready to be activated. The cards are included in the cost of the phone or plan.

How to Triangulate a Cell Phone

1. Turn on the cell phone. A live cell phone is in continual relay with surrounding cell phone towers to ensure the strongest signal, meaning the phone must be on to send a signal.
2. Note the location of the signal tower receiving the strongest signal. Draw its coverage radius. You now have one point with a circle and know that the phone is located somewhere within that ring.
3. Add a second tower's radius and location receiving a signal from your cell phone. The overlapping between these two spheres narrows the choices your phone is located to two points.
4. Place the signal strength of a third tower receiving a signal from your cell phone with the other two. At the point where these three orbits intersect you have the location of the cell phone.

How to Use Bluetooth in a BMW 330

Initial Pairing Between the Phone and the BMW
1. Click and hold the 'Send/Receive' button by opening the center console to the right of the driver's seat.
2. Turn on the car and keep the button pressed for a few seconds, then release it. The display screen or radio (depending on your stereo option) will display 'Bluetooth pairing.'
3. Navigate to the Bluetooth setting on your phone. This is often located by pressing 'Menu,' 'Connection,' then 'Bluetooth.' Press the option to allow your phone to find Bluetooth devices.
4. Select the device that starts with 'BMW.' You will be prompted for a password. Enter the password found on the BMW Bluetooth Reference Card and press 'Connect' or 'OK.' The phone will pair to the car.
Calling Using Bluetooth
5. Press the 'Send/Receive' button on the steering wheel, then scroll through the address book using the up or down arrows.
6. Stop on the number you want to call and press the 'Send/Receive' button again.
7. Press the button one more time to hang up the call.
8. Push the 'Send/Receive' button on the steering wheel to answer an incoming call. Press it again to hang up.

How to Make International Calls Online for Free

Skype
1. Go to Skype.com and click 'Get Skype.' To make free international calls, you must call someone who also has Skype on their computer. Click the button (Windows, Mac OS X, Linux) to download the version compatible with your computer, then click 'Download Now.'
2. Click 'Save file' when the window opens, then click the Skype file in the Downloads window.
3. Open Skype and enter the Skype contact name of the person overseas you wish to call. Click the green 'Call' button to call them. The person you are calling must be at their computer to answer, and the international call will be free.
Evaphone
4. Go to Evaphone.com and consult the list of free international VoIP calls to check on the time limit on free calls for the country you wish to call.
5. Go to the homepage and choose the country you want to call from the dropdown menu.
6. Enter the phone number in the format show below the dropdown menu into the field using the keypad on the screen, then click the green 'call' button. Your call will be free up to the time limit you found in Step 1.

How to Get Free Money on My Telecom Cell Phone

1. Add between $20 and $60 of credit to your Telecom XT cell phone at a time. The higher amount you choose, the greater amount of free credit you receive. For example, if you add $20 to your Telecom XT cell phone you will receive $5 free credit (25 percent of the addition). But add $60 and you will receive $20 free credit (33 percent of your $60.) This offer is only available to 'One Rate Prepaid' customers on the Telecom XT network.
2. Register your existing prepaid Telecom cell phone online (see Resources). Telecom offers $10 free credit to customers who choose to register their cell phone number and contact information via the company's website. This offer is available only once for each cell phone. Once your phone is registered, Telecom will send you a text message containing a voucher number. Write the number down, dial '*333' and press 1, then 1 again. Enter the voucher number when prompted.
3. Switch your iPhone 3, 3G or 4 from Vodafone New Zealand to Telecom XT and sign up for a 24 month or longer One Rate 180 plan. Telecom will apply $600 free credit to your account and double the amount of free minutes available on your plan for two years. The offer is not available online, so you will have to visit a Telecom store or call 800-662-435.

How to Set up Gmail Calendar to Text Message Appointment Reminders

1. Log in to your Google Calendar. Create a new appointment by clicking on “Create Event.” This will be a test event to ensure that your SMS reminder service works. Fill out the event details, including the date, time, basic event information and location.
2. Confirm that your test event details are listed correctly. Click on “Save” to create this event and add it to your calendar.
3. Click on the down-arrow next to your name in the left-hand side menu bar. Select the “Notifications” option from the drop-down menu.
4. Click on “Set up your mobile phone to receive notifications.” Select your country, enter your mobile phone number and then select a carrier. Verify that you have entered the information correctly, and then click on the “Send Verification Code” button.
5. Check your mobile phone for the Google Calendar verification code, and enter it into the appropriate box on your Google Calendar mobile phone setup screen. Click on “Finish Setup.”
6. Choose your reminder options from the main Notifications screen. You will need to select “SMS” from the first drop-down menu, and then select the time notification in the next. You can select to be reminded about an event anywhere from five minutes prior to the event start to one week from the start date. Click on “Save” to confirm your settings.
7. Wait until the pre-set time comes to confirm that you have set up your text message appointment reminders correctly. For example, if your test appointment is set to being at 1 p.m., and you chose the default 10 minute reminder, you should check your mobile phone at 12:50. If the message doesn’t arrive, go back through the steps listed here to verify that you have completed them completely.

How to Post Free Classified Ads on a Mobile Phone

1. Open the Internet browser application on your phone. Check your phone's user manual for the exact location of the Internet-browsing application on your mobile device.
2. Create an online account at Craigslist.org. The resources section includes a link to create an account on the site. Enter your email address into the page and click on 'Create Account.' Type an account password into the open field, and click on the 'Save' button.
3. Log in to your account on Craigslist. Click the 'My Account' button in the left-hand side of the Craigslist home page. Type in the email address and password, you created, on the login page. Click on the 'Log in' button.
4. Write and preview a classified advertisement with Craigslist's online editor. Click on the 'Post to Classifieds' button once you have signed in to your account. Type up the advertisement you wish to post online using your phone's keypad. Click on the 'Preview' button at the bottom of the page.
5. Click on the 'Post Now' button to post your advertisement onto Craigslist. Repeat steps four and five with each ad you want to post.

How to Send a Text Via Email With Verizon

1. Compose an email using your preferred email program or site.
2. Address the email to your friend's cell phone number, including the area code, adding '@vtext.com.' For example, if your friend's full phone number is 987-654-3210, address the message to 9876543210@vtext.com. Send the email the same way you would normally.
3. Check the email inbox associated with the email account you just used for any replies from your friend. If you receive a reply and wish to send a response back, just reply to the email normally. Your reply goes to your friend's phone as another text message.

How to Send SMS to a Nextel Walkie

1. Click the 'OK' or 'Menu' button. Navigate to 'Text Messages' or 'Messages,' depending on the setup of your phone.
2. Enter the person's Nextel phone number where it says, 'Send to.' Enter a message in the 'Compose' section. If you want, choose a quick message from the drop-down menu.
3. Click 'Send.' Your SMS message should appear on the person's Nextel phone.

How to Receive SMS With a BlackBerry

1. Go on your Blackberry and select 'Options' then 'Status.'
2. Check 'File Free' to determine if you are out of space. Zero bytes means you need to delete texts, emails, or photos to make room for new SMS messages.
3. Determine whether you are able to receive a SMS message. If not, you may have SMS messages blocked. Select 'Options,' then 'Security Options' and 'Firewall' to verify the SMS box is checked.

How to Send a Free SMS From Australia to the USA

1. Send an SMS message to any recipient in the United States with Yahoo Messenger. Users from any location in the world can send free SMS messages to mobile phone subscribers in the USA, even if the subscriber does not use Yahoo Messenger. Open a message dialog, type in the recipient's phone number, enter the message text and then press 'Send.' The message will show up as a regular text message on the mobile phone.
2. Enter SMS messages directly in Google Voice to send free to any mobile subscriber in the United States. Select the 'Text' button from the top of the Google Voice page. Enter the phone number and then the message text. Click 'Send' when complete. You can send SMS messages to up to five recipients at a time using Google Voice.
3. Create a new SMS message in Windows Live Messenger. Hold the mouse cursor over the name of a contact from your address book contact list. Select 'Send text message' from the available choices on the pop-up menu, and type the message text. Press 'Enter' when finished to send the SMS message.
4. Use a free online SMS website to send your text to someone in the United States. Websites such as Text4Free, Txt2day, and SendSMSNow all allow you to enter in the phone number of the text recipient and a short message, and then send the text for free.

How to Unlock Nextel Phones for Free

1. Contact Nextel at 800-639-6111 for the unlock code for your phone. It is best to call from a phone other than the phone you wish to unlock.
2. Determine your phone's make and model by removing the battery cover and battery. That information is often written on the label beneath the battery.
3. Copy and paste one of the following URLs into your browser's address bar: http://www.mobileunlockguide.com/mug/ or http://www.unlocking.com/ You can go to either of these websites if your service provider will not provide the steps for unlocking your phone.
4. Select the manufacturer name and model number for your Nextel phone.
5. Click 'Get Instructions.'
6. Follow the steps to unlock your device.

How to Send Text From Email in Alltel

1. Visit your email provider's homepage, sign in to your account and then select 'Compose.' If you use an email client program, such as Microsoft Outlook, open the application and then choose 'Compose.'
2. Type your recipient's 10-digit phone number, followed by '@message.alltel.com' in the 'To' field. For example, if the recipient's number is 234-987-6909, type '2349876909@message.alltel.com' in the 'To' field.
3. Send the text message via email by selecting 'Send.'

How to Send a Song Through Text Messaging

Text 4 Free
1. Visit the Text 4 Free website. Type the cell phone number of the recipient and click their cell phone carrier in the provided drop-down box.
2. Type a text message in the provided box.
3. Specify how many free message you will send with this service.
4. Select 'Choose File' and browse your files for the song you plan to send. Click the song and the 'Open' button.
5. Type the validation code and select 'Send Messages.'
MP3 Tunes
6. Visit the MP3 Tunes website. Locate and select the 'Create Free Locker' button. Type a login name and password. Refer to the left task pane and pick one of their account types. Select the 'Submit' button. The account is immediately created.
7. Add songs to your account by selecting the 'Load Music And Video' link. Click 'Run' at the security warning. Select 'Find Music Myself' at the next dialog box.
8. Click the 'Home' tab and select the 'Add Song/Video' green button. Select 'Choose File.' Browse your files and locate the song that you want to send. Click the song and select the 'Open' button. Click 'Continue.' When prompted, enter details about this uploaded song such as the title, year and artist. Click 'Save.' The song appears in your song locker.
9. Click the 'Player' upper link to advance to your song locker. Right click the newly added song and select 'Send To Mobile.' Enter the cell phone number that will receive the song. Click 'Send.'
Outlook 2010
10. Open Microsoft Outlook and click the 'Inbox' in the Navigation Pane. In the 'To' field, type the cell phone number in its carrier standardized email format. For example, if you want send a message to someone using Verizon, format the number in this format: '1234567890@vtext.com
11. Add your message in the body of the Outlook message. Attach the song by clicking the 'Home' tab and the 'Attach' button. Search your files and locate the song. Click the song and select 'Open.'
12. Send the message by clicking the 'Send' button.

How to Use Facebook Text Messages

1. Log into your Facebook account on your computer to activate Facebook Mobile. Click the 'Account' menu in the upper-right corner of the page and select 'Account Settings' from the drop-down menu. Click the 'Mobile' tab in the left column. Click 'Add a Phone.' You'll be prompted to enter your Facebook password before proceeding.
2. Select your country and your mobile carrier from the drop-down menus. Add your phone number where indicated. Facebook sends a text message to your phone with an activation code. Enter the code in the box provided to complete the signup process.
3. Check the box next to 'Activate Facebook Text Messages' and click 'Submit.' Update your status from your cellphone by texting your update to 32665 (FBOOK). The status update appears on your profile exactly as you type it on the phone.
4. Return to 'Account Settings.' Select 'Notifications' from the left side of the page. Select 'Facebook' next to 'All Notifications' to expand the menu. Place a check mark under the 'Text notifications' icon (a mobile phone) for each category of message or contact you want forwarded to your cellphone. Click 'Save Changes' when finished. Repeat with any of the other categories that you wish to have forwarded to your phone.

How to Send an SMS From the PSP

1. Turn on your PSP.
2. Press the 'Home' button to the lower left of the screen to get to the main menu. If you already are connected to the Internet, skip to Step 7.
3. Open 'Settings' and then 'Network Settings.' Select 'Infrastructure Mode.' Choose 'New Connection.' Enter a name for the connection.
4. Select 'Scan' and wait for your PSP to find a network. Select the one you want and press 'X.'
5. Select the security setting you want, and then select 'Easy' on the Address Settings page. Continue after you get to the confirmation page, and press 'X' to save the settings.
6. Select 'Test Connection' to see if you have successfully established a connection to the Internet. If the test fails, try moving closer to the Wi-Fi access point and retrying the test. Otherwise, you may have to find a different connection.
7. If it works, press the 'Home' button again and then use the directional pad to go to the 'Internet Browser' icon.
8. Visit the Free SMS Messages site (see Resources) for a listing of addresses to send text messages to, depending on the carrier. For example, if the person you want to send the SMS message to is on Verizon, you need to send the message to 5551029320@vtext.com, and 5551029320@txt.att.net if the person uses AT&T. Replace 5551029320 in the address with the person's number.
9. Visit your email provider's home page and login. Compose a new message, and put the address you determined in the previous step in the 'To' box, and then press 'Send.' This should send a message directly to the person's phone.
10. Visit the txtDrop website (see Resources) if you want another way to do it. Enter your email address in the box provided, the recipient's phone number and your text message, and then press 'Send.'

How to Send an SMS Through a GPRS Modem

1. Go to SendSMSNow and select the destination country, mobile service provider and the mobile number of the receiver. Type in your name in the 'From' field, and type in a message of up to 120 characters. Enter the validation code and hit the 'Send Message' button.
2. Use SMSflick.com.  Select the recipient's country of residence. Enter the phone number, then type in your alias or name in the 'Sender name' field.  If you want to remain anonymous, leave this field blank. Type in the body of your message; which should only be no more than 100-characters long. Finally, do the captcha test and click the 'Send' button. As of 2010, it is free to send text messages of up to 100 characters, but if you would like to send larger messages (of up to 300 characters), you can opt to pay $4.99 per month.
3. Go to SeaSMS. Click the SMS/MMS button near the animated tool bar on the right. Select either 'India' or the 'Rest of the World' under 'Select Destination.' A list of mobile operators will then become available under the 'Select Operator' drop-down menu. Choose the one that the recipient of the message uses. Enter your name or your alias, and then type in the body of your message, up to 160 characters. Hit the 'Send' button.

How to Send a V

1. Press the 'Menu' key on your phone.
2. Go to 'Contacts'/'Phonebook.'
3. Highlight the contact whose V-Card you want to pass on to somebody else.
4. Press the 'Options'/'More' key.
5. Choose 'Send Contact' > 'As Text Message'/'SMS.'
6. Enter name of the recipient to whom you want to send the card.
7. Press 'Send.'

How to Receive SMS Messages Online

1. Consider the options available for receiving SMS texts online to find that which suits you best. Those on a budget can look to Gmail chat, txtDrop or SMS Everywhere for free and simple texting services.
2. Sign into your Gmail account or make one for free (see Resources), then go to Gmail Settings and select the Labs link to activate beta texting. The Gmail texting service uses the chat window in the site's interface to send and receive messages directly.
3. Visit the txtDrop website (see Resources) to send a text directly from the front page. The text will send to your friend quickly, and your friend's reply can be sent directly to an email account by specifying your email address in the field provided.
4. Access the SMS Everywhere website (see Resources) for free, individual texting. The site also offers bulk texting, scheduled messages and user development, so users can develop their own messaging software. Additionally, users can download 'widgets,' or transportable HTML programs, to send messages from blogs and sidebars without visiting the site.

How to Send Free SMS to Tortola

txtDrop
1. Open the txtDrop Web page and enter your name or mobile number in the 'From' field.
2. Enter the recipient's mobile phone number in the 'To' field.
3. Enter your message. txtDrop does not have a character limit for text messages.
4. Click 'Send.' Your message will be delivered to the recipient's phone.
text4free
5. Open the text4free Web page and enter the recipient's mobile phone number.
6. Click the drop-down arrow to select the recipient's mobile phone provider.
7. Enter your message. Your message must be 140 characters are less, including spacing and punctuation.
8. Enter the text image and click 'Send message(s).' Your message will be sent to the recipient.
Mobile Sender
9. Open the Mobile Sender Web page and enter the recipient's mobile phone number.
10. Enter the text message subject.
11. Enter your message. Your message must be 140 characters or less, including spacing and punctuation.