How to Receive Send an SMS Text With Freeware

1. Open the email application of your choice and create a new email. In the 'TO' address bar input the 10-digit cellular phone number you wish to text. Follow that number with the wireless carrier email text code. For example, if you want to text a person on the Verizon network and their phone number is 555-123-4567 you would input 5551234567@vtext.com. Go to the Email Text Messages website for a full list of wireless carrier email text codes (see Resources). Compose and send your email. The provider will automatically convert it to a text message and send it to the mobile number you entered. When you get a reply, it will come in the form of an email in your inbox. This email will contain the return text. If you want to continue texting back and forth, simply replay to the received email.
2. Use a website like Txt2day or Text'em (see Resources). Just log on to the website, input the number you wish to send a text message to, select the phone number's carrier and type your message. If you want a return text, you must enter your email address. The recipient's text will be received in your email inbox.
3. Download a program for texting. Although many programs make you pay per text message, some free ones are out there. Downloading and installing a program like GoText will allow you to keep an address book of phone numbers in an application and text these numbers from a computer (see Resources). If you wish to receive a return text, you will have to input a valid email address. Your return text message will be received as an email in your inbox.

How to Call Your Phone for Free If You Misplace Your Cell Phone

1. Dial a phone number using EvaPhone's online service to make a phone call quickly and easily. EvaPhone doesn't require registration, but limits phone calls to five minutes per call and two calls per day. The website will make you watch a short advertisement before the call will be placed, but you don't have to download or install any third-party software to use EvaPhone.
2. Install iCall's desktop application or use the company's online dialer to make a free call. Adobe's Flash player plug-in is required to use the online dialer, and iCall limits free phone calls to three minutes. A five- to 10-second advertisement will play before you can make a phone call.
3. Register for a Google Voice account to make a free phone call. Google Voice doesn't limit the length of free phone calls within the United States or require you to watch an advertisement before you can make phone calls. After signing up, you can also use Google Voice's other free features, such as conference calling, Google phone numbers that ring all your phones, and voicemail transcription.

How to Send Romantic SMS

1. Become familiar with SMS language first. To send a romantic SMS, you must first know what it is you're sending. Know, for example, that “gr8” means “great” and “luv” means “love.” You must first know the language before you can send any SMS message.
2. Think about what you want to say before you attempt to send a message. Remember that all you're really doing is converting one language to another (even though both are technically English). Imagine that you're sending a regular message to your significant other and creating a romantic SMS should be a breeze.
3. Keep the actual message short. The “short” in SMS may refer to the shortening of words, but you should keep the message brief. A sentence in SMS language can be cute, but an entire paragraph full of “2mro,” “u” and “thx” can get very obnoxious in a hurry.
4. Use symbols to make the romantic SMS cute. You want the person on the receiving end of the message to chuckle and at the same time know what you're trying to say. Use “:)” to let the person know that she makes you smile. End the message with a “

How to Send a SMS to Metro PCS

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1. Press the 'Menu' key on the mobile device, then select the 'Messaging' folder.
2. Select the option to create a new message.
3. Enter the recipient's Metro PCS mobile number in the 'Send To' field.
4. Enter the text in the body of the message, then press 'Send.'
Email
5. Access your email account, then log in to the account. Select the option to create a new email message.
6. Enter the recipient's email address in the 'Send To' field. The email address is the recipient's Metro PCS number (at) mymetropcs.com. An example email address would be 9365555555@mymetropcs.com.
7. Enter a subject for the SMS message in the 'Subject' field.
8. Enter the text in the body of the email, then press 'Send.'

How to Send Apps to a Phone Via an SMS

1. Visit the website that owns the application that you want to send to your phone. For example, if you want to use Google services, visit Google.com/mobile or MSNBC.com to view news apps. In addition, you can visit Apniapps.com, Mobilehearts.com and Schnozberry.com to search and view a variety of free apps that can be sent to a phone via SMS, as well.
2. Navigate through the applications onto your find the one that you want to send to your phone. Select the option to send the link to your phone.
3. Enter your mobile phone number into the appropriate field. Read and agree to the terms and conditions (if applicable). Click 'Send' and wait for a text message to arrive to your phone.
4. Launch the 'Messaging' application on your phone and locate the SMS message that includes the link for the app.
5. Highlight the download link and press the 'OK' or 'Enter' key to start the download process. Save the app to your phone when prompted to do so. Repeat the previous steps to download additional apps to your phone.

How to Send SMS by UrduPoint

1. Click 'Start,' 'Internet Explorer. Open the UrduPoint webpage (Resource).
2. Click the 'Sign up free' link to register for a free account. Enter your particulars, such as name, email address and phone number to complete registration. Also, type a password for your account. The site sends a verification code to the specified phone number.
3. Navigate to the UrduPoint website. When the webpage opens, enter the user name and password that you specified for your account in the respective fields. Your email address is the user name. You are asked to enter the verification code that you received on your phone. Upon successfully entering the correct code, you can access your account to send text messages.
4. Type the cellphone number of the recipient and the message to be sent in the respective fields. Hit the 'Send' button to deliver the text message.

How to Text to a Landline With ATT

1. Open the 'Messaging' application on your AT&T mobile phone. Select the option to compose a new message. Enter the recipient's landline number in the 'To' field.
2. Enter the subject for your message in the 'Subject' field, followed by entering the content of your message in the body of the message.
3. Proofread your message (optional) and select the option to send the message to the landline phone.

How to Use Your Laptop As a Phone for Free

Google Voice
1. Open a browser on your laptop. Navigate to the Google Gmail website and log into your account. If you are not a Gmail user click 'Create an account' and provide your personal information to create an account.
2. Click the 'Call phone' link just below the email options list. A dial pad will open to the right of your laptop screen.
3. Dial the number you would like to reach using your laptop keypad or by clicking the numbers on the dial pad with your mouse. Click 'Call' to place your phone call.
Evaphone
4. Navigate to the Evaphone website and click 'Register now' to create your online account. Click 'Register' to save your account information.
5. Dial the number you would like to reach from your keypad and click the 'Call' button. Press 'Allow' in the 'Adobe Flash Player Settings' to allow or deny the Evaphone software to access your camera and microphone. If you deny access to your microphone, you will not be able to use the calling service.
6. Click the red 'End call' button to disconnect your call. Calls are limited to a certain number of minutes per day and users are only allowed two calls per day.
iCall
7. Open the iCall website on your Web browser and click 'From your computer' followed by 'Download iCall now.' The software wizard will begin automatically. Follow each step of the setup wizard to ensure proper installation of your iCall phone.
8. Open the iCall software from your computer desktop and click dial the phone number you would like to call using your laptop's keypad or by clicking the numbers on the dial pad.
9. Click 'Call' to place your phone calls. iCall phone calls are limited to five minutes and are automatically disconnected after the call reaches its limit. You can reconnect your call by calling the recipient from your iCall phone again.

How to Block Phone Calls for Free

1. Register with the National Do Not Call Registry. Once you are registered, telemarketers must stop calling you.
2. Block the calls through your cellphone. Some phones allow users to block calls from unwanted numbers. Consult your phone's manual or your cellular service provider, or search the Internet to find out whether your phone is capable of blocking calls, and how to block them. Applications for smartphones let users block calls as well. If you have a smartphone, check your phone's marketplace for a free application.
3. Contact your phone service provider. Some cellular and landline telephone providers allow you to block calls from certain numbers for free. The availability of the service and the number of phone numbers you can block vary by service provider.
4. Attach an inbound-call blocker to your landline phone. This is a device that requires inbound callers to enter a special code before their call will ring through on your line. You will receive calls only from those you have given your code.

SMS Text Scams

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The ringtone SMS text scams are among the most common. Certain companies advertise cheap ringtones with the illusion that customers who purchase them will receive the ringtone they choose at a bargain price. The reality of this scam is that there is also a continuous weekly, biweekly or even monthly payment that's automatically taken from a mobile phone user's account. Stopping the money from being taken is not so easy either, because the company's contact details are not usually shown on these scam advertisements, nor is the message to text to cancel any contract.
Missed Calls & Unknown Text Messages
The missed call and unknown SMS message scam occurs when the mobile phone owner realizes he has a missed called or text message. He attempts to call the number or reply to the message with a responding text message. Once he makes a reply, the mobile owner unknowingly has just paid money by being tricked into accepting a premium-rate mobile phone service contract.
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Don't be too quick to believe any text that states anything about parting with money for a prize.
The unexpected prize SMS text message scam happens when a mobile phone user receives a text message stating that he has won a prize. The scam side of this text includes part of the text message stating that to receive the prize, money must first be sent to the sender of the text. Prizes are more likely to never arrive, and if a prize does arrive, it may not be anything like what was originally expected.
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Always ensure that a free text message service is really free.
A few companies provide free SMS text messaging packages. According to SMS Today, companies such as Freebie SMS provide a free SMS text service for individuals sending a text, but the receiver of the free text is expected to pay $7. The $7 automatically gets taken from the mobile phone billing company, and if the receiver has a pay-as-you-go mobile, then the money gets deducted straight from the mobile's credit.
SMS Scam - Debit or Credit Card Account Has Been Suspended
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A reputable bank should never solicit you for personal information.
This scam is a mobile phone phishing scam. The mobile phone owner receives a text message stating that her debit or credit card has been suspended, and it comes with a contact number to call. Once the person calls the number to find out what is going on, another person waits on the other end of the line to write down details such as full name, address, account details and passwords. Once these scammers receive these details, they start emptying people's accounts. If there is a problem with any personal bank cards, then only call bank contact numbers displayed on previous statements.

How to Get Free Ringtones on Your Sprint Rumor

1. Navigate to a website that offers free ringtones (See References), and browse for the free ringtone that you want by music genre, artist title, album title or song title until you find the ringtone that you want to get for your Sprint Rumor.
2. Click on the ringtone to select it, and then input your 10-digit cell phone number into the provided text box. Select your cell phone service provider from the drop-down menu (in this case, your provider is Sprint). Then click 'Send' to send the free ringtone to your Sprint Rumor.
3. Click 'View' on your Sprint Rumor to open the text message. Then press the right soft key for 'Options' and select 'Save as Ringtone' to download the free ringtone to your Sprint Rumor.

How to Get Free Directory Assistance for Phone Numbers

1. Look at phone companies and popular search services to see what free directory assistance services you can find. You can look online using the search engine of your liking and search for 'free directory assistance', 'free phone number look up' etc.You can also be more specific in your search, such as 'free directory assistance for residential phone numbers', 'free business phone number search' etc.Be aware that some of these free programs will have you dial a toll free number and listen to a short advertisement. That is how they are able to offer the free directory assistance.
2. Check with your current land line or cell phone provider to see if they have a free directory service program you can use.
3. Determine which service is best for you. Make sure you understand all of the requirements, terms and services offered with each program.Some examples of free directory assistance for phone numbers can be found in the resources section below.

How to Send Text Messages Blocked From Websites

1. Go to an anonymous SMS texting service such as TextEmNow.com, TxtDrop.com, TextForFree.net, AllFreeTexting.com or FakeMyText.com.
2. Enter the recipient's cell phone number with area code and country code.
3. Enter a contact name or email address (you do not have to use your real name or email address here). You can also just leave this box blank if you want to remain completely anonymous.
4. Select the recipient's cell phone carrier. If you don't know who the carrier is, you can find out at FoneFinder.net. Simply enter the telephone number and the search engine will return the carrier's name. There is no charge for this service.
5. Enter the text message you want to send (140 characters maximum).
6. Press 'Send.' Your text message has been sent. The recipient will only see the information you chose to provide about yourself, if any.

How to Send a Free Anonymous Text Message

1. Choose an online text messaging service. Two choices with simple options are Textforfree and TxtEmNow.
2. Enter in the cell phone number of the person you would like to message. Most text messaging sites call this the 'receiver's cell phone number' or the 'receiver's mobile number,' although the name may vary.
3. Enter in the message you would like to send. Some websites offer up to 160 characters. However, you should not exceed 140 characters as some cellular companies use shorter allowed lengths.
4. Choose the carrier you would like to send the message to. For example the site you choose may list AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Nextel, Boost Mobile and other carriers. For these sites it is important that you choose the right option.
5. Look for an email option. If you have created a fake email, you may be able to receive email responses when the user reads your text message and wants to contact you back. By not using your own email address, you can remain anonymous but still possibly receive some feedback.
6. Click on the 'Send' option. This name may vary, but typically will be descriptive enough to indicate that you are sending your message.

How to Unlock a T

1. Dial '611' on your phone and press 'Send' to contact T-Mobile customer service. Request your unlock code.
2. Power off the phone after obtaining the unlock code. Remove the old SIM card from your phone and insert a non-T-Mobile SIM card into the phone.
3. Enter the SIM card PIN if necessary on the phone keypad. Press 'OK.' If you do not remember your PIN, obtain it from customer service by dialing '611' on the device and pressing 'Send.'
4. Enter the unlock code when prompted. The device will unlock and the phone will connect to the network registered with the SIM.

How to Get Double Minutes With a Net10 Phone

1. Navigate to the Net10 purchase page or visit your local retail store. These are the most convenient places to acquire additional minutes for your Net10 phone.
2. Purchase a 30-day plan for your Net10 phone. The 30-day plans allow for either unlimited minutes for $50 a month or 750 minutes for $25 a month. With the regular plan, a $20 card will purchase only 200 minutes for 30 days of service. You will more than double the number of minutes using a revolving 30-day plan for your Net10 phone.
3. Enter your Net10 phone number or phone serial number and make your purchase. This will add the new plan to your phone, more than doubling the number of minutes you would have normally.

How to send SMS Email Messages to Straight Talk Phones

1. Determine the cell phone service provider that is servicing the Straight Talk customer you're sending the email message to. Whether it's Verizon, AT&T or any other service provider, all you have to do is take the 10-digit phone number and go to FoneFinder (FoneFinder.net). Once you're there, insert the area code and phone number in the space provided and click 'Search by Number.' FoneFinder will provide you with the name of the network that services the 10-digit wireless number.
2. Learn the network provider's SMS format. Each cell phone network provider has its own format for sending email messages to wireless phones. The format is usually in the @service.provider.com format. For an extensive listing of all cell phone providers' e-mail formats, visit AboutPrepaidCellPhones.com for an alphabetical list of SMS addresses by cell phone service provider. (See Resources.)
3. Insert the phone number and network provider's email address format. Once you have the appropriate format, all you need to do is type in the phone number of the Straight Talk customer you're sending the email to, followed by the appropriate network provider's address. It would look something like this if your Straight Talk recipient were on the Verizon network: 2323533456@vtext.com
4. Send the SMS email message. Make sure to keep the message to your Straight Talk recipient short. SMS stands for short message service and cannot consist of more than 160 characters. Although the newer phones have larger screens for reading messages, anything more than 160 characters will be truncated.

How to Change Your Prepaid Cingular Phone Number

1. Call AT&T Prepaid Customer Care at 800-901-9878 or dial 611 on your GoPhone. Enter your phone number at the prompt and wait for a prepaid service representative to speak with you.
2. Ask the representative to change your prepaid number. Tell him the reason why you want to change the number. If you are relocating, you may be eligible for a free phone-number change. Otherwise, there may be a fee of $18 as of October 2010.
3. Choose a phone number. Pick a similar phone number if it is available so it is easy for you to remember. Pay the fee if necessary, using a debit or credit card. The phone number will be changed while you are on the phone with the representative. You may have to power off the phone and power it back on again to see the change.

How to Track a Cell Phone Show the Exact Location

1. Obtain a cell phone with a GPS chip. Most newer cell phones, including the BlackBerry, Motorola iDEN, Boost Mobile, Windows Mobile and many others, already contain GPS chips.Some phones, especially older phones, do not have the chips installed. Find out from the manufacturer if the phone will take a GPS chip. If so, the chips can be bought at cell phone stores, from the manufacturer or over the Internet. Install according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Check with the cell phone service company to determine if its network has GPS capability. Most larger services, such as Verizon, Cingular/AT&T and Sprint/Nextel, provide the service. Disney Mobile is designed to allow child cell-phone tracking through GPS.
3. Find a location-based service, such as AccuTracking or uLocate.com, which often works with the cell phone service companies. Independent services such as Mologogo and others are also available. These services may charge small or moderate fees for GPS tracking.
4. Use the computer to go to the location-based service provider's website. Log in and follow instructions to subscribe and to download its software to the computer. Use the computer-phone cable to connect the cell phone to be tracked to the computer. Follow the instructions to load the GPS-tracking software from the computer into the cell phone, and, if necessary, to activate it using the phone's menu.
5. Give the phone to the user and use the computer to log onto the location-based service provider's tracking website. Depending on the service, it can show the phone's location on a Google or MapQuest grid. Some services can also tell at what speed the phone is traveling, how long it has been in one position and even the altitude. Some services will send a text message to another cell phone if the tracked phone leaves a pre-determined area.If the tracker has a cell phone with wireless Internet access, she may be able to use that instead of a PC to track the phone.

How to Send Free SMS of 140 Characters

1. Access a free online text messaging website. Txtdrop.com, Text4Free.net and Textem.net are examples of free sites that offer at least 140 characters in a text message.
2. Fill in the site's form with the message recipient's cell phone number and cell phone provider and the text message. Some of the websites may ask for your email address, but it is optional.
3. Press 'Send Message' when complete. A Web page will load stating that your message was sent.

How to Remove a Phone Number From Free Listings

1. Call your local telephone service provider's customer service line. Local telephone service providers compile residential telephone numbers and add them to their White Pages telephone directories.
2. Inform the customer service representative that you would like an unlisted telephone number. Find out whether it is possible to change your current number to an unlisted one. Keep in mind, though, there is no way to remove your phone number from existing printed and released directories.
3. Order a new unlisted phone number from your telephone provider's customer service representative. Do this if you want to ensure that your telephone number never makes it onto a White Pages listing. Skip this step if you do not mind your phone number existing in previous listings.
4. Search for your phone number on Google's online free listing. Enter your telephone number in the Google search bar (see Resources). Click the 'Phonebook Results' link containing your telephone number and personal information. Click the 'Request to Have Your Name Removed From This List' link on the ensuing Web page. Complete the ensuing form.

How to Set Up a Free Phone Number

1. From the Google voice setup page, click on the blue 'Choose a number' button with your cursor, which is located within the 'Get a new Google number' box.
2. Type in your zip code as prompted by 'Search by area code or ZIP code.' You can also type in a key word or phrase (such as a city or preferred area code) in the field below, then click on the 'Search' button.
3. Click on your preferred number displayed in the 'Results for' section. If you are unsatisfied with the current selections, click on the blue link below to view more phone numbers. After you locate your preferred number, click on the 'Continue' button below.
4. Type in a four-digit personal identification number (PIN) as prompted. Retype your PIN to confirm and then check-mark the box with your cursor (which informs Google that you will agree to their terms and conditions). Then click on the 'Continue' button near the bottom.
5. Type in your home, mobile, or business phone number in the 'Phone Number' field. In the 'Phone Type' menu option, select whether the number is for a 'Home,' 'Work,' or 'Mobile' phone.
6. Click on the 'Call Me Now' button to have Google Voice call to verify that you are the owner of the number as entered. After receiving the call from Google Voice, type in the verification code using your dial pad, which will then activate your free phone number.
7. Click on the 'Finish' button with your cursor after you see the 'Congratulations!' box, then click on the blue 'Check your inbox' to configure your account.
8. Click on the 'Settings' link with your cursor, which is located in the top right of the screen. Next, click on the 'Voicemail & Text' tab to configure your voicemail settings.
9. Click on the 'Record New' link which is located in the 'Voicemail Greeting' section. Next, type in a name for your voicemail greeting in the 'Enter a greeting name' field, then click on the 'Ok' button.
10. Click on the 'Connect' button, which will prompt Google Voice to call your 'Work,' 'Home,' or 'Mobile' phone to create a personal voicemail greeting for your new free phone number.
11. Click on the 'Play' link with your cursor (which is located in the 'Voicemail Greeting' section) to listen to your new voicemail, or click on the 'Re-record' link to create a new voicemail greeting.After you are satisfied with the greeting, click on the 'Save Changes' button below to finish configuring your voicemail for your new number.

How to Send an SMS Using a GSM Modem

1. Place a valid GSM-compatible SIM card in your GSM modem. Connect the modem to your computer using a Bluetooth link or a USB cable.
2. Launch the program that came with your modem. Select the command prompt option.
3. Type 'AT' and press 'Enter.' The modem should respond with 'OK.' This means that the connection between your computer and the modem works fine.
4. Type 'AT+CMGF=1' and press 'Enter.' This will make the modem operate in the SMS text mode.
5. Type 'AT+CMGW='+0000000000' (the phone number of the recipient instead of zeros) and press 'Enter.' The '>' sign should appear, indicating that you can now type the message.
6. Type the message of your SMS. Then type '+CMGW: 1,' which indicates the location of the text message in the storage of the modem.
7. Type 'AT+CMSS=1.' This command sends the SMS from the modem's storage. The computer should return 'OK.'

How to Send a Free SMS to Nigeria

1. Go to a site that allows free texting. A few that you can use are Txt2Day.com, Smsfree4all.com and junglesms.com. Some sites require you to register. You will need to include your user name, password and email address. As of 2010, it is free to send your message with these sites.
2. Enter the phone number of the person you want to contact in Nigeria. Select the name of the cell phone service provider for the number you want to contact.
3. Type your message in the box provided (the number of characters allowed is usually 140). Click 'Send.'

How to Send MMS From a PC to a Mobile

1. Go to a website that allows you to send MMS from the Web to cell phones (see Resources for links to some of these websites).
2. Click the 'Choose File' button on the Web page and upload a photo or an image from your computer to the website.
3. Enter the recipient's phone number and select his country or carrier from the list. Some websites ask you to select the recipient's destination from the map. Specify where you are sending the message.
4. Add an additional message, if you want, in the message box. For instance, add your name in the message so the recipient recognizes the message sender.
5. Click on 'Send MMS' or 'Send Picture Message.'

How to Send an SMS to a Cell Phone Through SMTP Mail

1. Construct your SMS message in the body of the email.
2. Place the appropriate cellular phone address into the 'To' window of the email application. Use one of the following formats: For T-Mobile: cellnumber@tmomail.com; Virgin Mobile: cellnumber@vmobl.com; and Verizon: cellnumber@vtext.com; or seek the appropriate format from your cell phone provider. Replace 'cellnumber' with the actual cell phone's number.
3. Click 'Send' for the email message.

Free Ways to Retrieve Text Messages From Cell Phones

Receive text as data
Most carriers now require data services so you can access the Internet from your phone. A person who wants to send you a text message can send that message to your phone's eail address and you will not be charged for it. Many carriers supply an email address that you can receive text messages to. For example, T-Mobile's free email address is 'T-Mobile wireless phone number'@tmomail.net. Verison's is 'Verizon wireless phone number'@vtext.com.
E-Mail based text chatting
According to My Digital Life.info, if your phone is equipped with an Android operating system you have access to send and receive messages though the built in Gmail chat services built into the Gmail client called Google Talk. As long as the person you want to text is part of your Google address book you will be able to send and receive for free. Google Gmail accounts can also be integrated into iPhones and most other PDA type devices.
Download software
Many devices allow you to download software to personalize the device to your needs. There are multiple applications that have been developed that allow you to send and receive messages for free. For example, Teleflip, Gizmo SMS and TXT drop are all popular software downloads that give users access to free messaging.

How to get Free Ringtones on your Verizon Cell Phone

1. First you must find out what files are supported by your phone. Most phones today will suppport MP3 and WAV files, and almost all will run MIDI files.
2. Download the file you want to your PC. Verizon will not allow anything larger than 250kb through text messaging. Most sites are aware of this and have content ready to use for your phone.
3. Compose an email to YOURNUMBER@vzwpix.com and be sure to attach the ringtone or wallpaper you selected. Then send as you normally would.
4. Once you receive the message on your phone, press the options key. Scroll down and you should have the option to Save as Ringtone. After you have saved it, you can then select it from your usual ringtone list and assign it as a contact ringer, or whatever you like.

How to Send a Free Pix Message to a Cricket

1. Log on to your e-mail account. Create an e-mail as if you're sending it to another e-mail address. Type your message into the body of your e-mail.
2. Attach the picture to your e-mail. Your picture file should be attached in the same manner that you would attach it to a normal e-mail message. The picture you select will be sent to the Cricket phone of your choice, along with the body of your e-mail. Generally speaking, e-mail messages consisting of more than 160 text characters are broken into multiple e-mail messages.
3. Indicate the recipient of your picture message. In the 'to' box of your e-mail, provide the Cricket user's e-mail address. If my Cricket cell phone number is 773-962-7591, you would send me a picture message by addressing an e-mail to 7739627591@mms.mycricket.com. Click the 'send' button.

How to Download Songs on Boost Mobile

1. Press the 'Menu' key of your phone. Scroll down to 'Ringtones' and press the 'OK' key. The screen of your cell phone should display 'Buy Tones'.
2. Press 'OK' and select a category from the choices displayed. Press 'OK'. You should be able to see a selection of songs.
3. Scroll down to the song of your choice and press 'OK'. The screen should prompt you to purchase the song. Press 'OK'. A receipt is displayed. Scroll down to 'Download'.
4. Press 'OK'. The song should be downloaded in a few seconds.
5. Press 'Menu' again. Scroll down to 'Ringtones' and press 'OK'. You should be able to see the song you downloaded in the list, ready to be used.

How to Send Free Games to Your T

Installation
1. Install the phone suite that came with your phone. The suite is located on the software CD that was packaged with your phone. Install all applications on the CD, or the driver will not pick up your phone once it's connected to your computer.
2. Switch your phone on and connect it to the USB cord that came with your phone. Make sure to use only the cord supplied with your phone. Any other cord may damage the pins inside of the phone, causing it to malfunction.
3. Connect the USB cord to the computer when prompted during the installation process.
4. Open the start menu, located in the bottom-right corner of your screen. If you have Windows Vista or Windows 7, the start button will be a Windows emblem.
Transferring Games
5. Download the game or games of your choice from a website that offers free game downloads that are compatible with your T-Mobile model. Many of the games available for cell phones run on Java, which may require an Internet connection to work.
6. Save the downloaded game or games to a folder of your choice.
7. Open the folder and left-click the saved file.
8. Drag the file to the open phone folder.
9. Unplug your phone once the transfer is complete. Open your game from the folder you've saved it to on your phone.

How to Make Free Phone Calls on a Mac

1. Ensure that you meet the minimum requirements for Skype listed in Things You'll Need. If you are not sure, select 'About This Mac' from the Apple menu at the top left corner of your screen.
2.
Download and install Skype software. The .dmg (disk image) file is saved in your downloads folder, and it may or may not open up automatically. If it does, the window shown here will appear. It tells you to click and drag the Skype application into the 'Applications' folder. Perform that step and let the copying complete.
3. Launch Skype. You will be asked to register a new account if you do not already have one. Follow the setup wizard's instructions to create an account.
4. Invite friends whom you call often to join Skype.
5. Stay online to ensure that friends can reach you on Skype. You can also set your status to 'Invisible,' 'Offline' or 'Away.'

How to Get Station Cash in 'Free Realms'

Retail Cards
1. Visit a participating retail store and purchase a Station Cash card for the desired amount. SOE sells Station Cash cards at 7-Eleven, Toys R Us, CVS, Rite Aid, Speedway/SuperAmerica, Blockbuster, Target and Best Buy.
2. Browse to the Free Realms website and log in to your account. Mouse over 'My Account' on the menu bar and click 'Redeem-A-Code.'
3. Scratch off the foil on the back of the Station Cash card with a coin and type the code underneath into the website, then click 'Go!' The Station Cash will be added to your account and you may discard the card.
Buying Online
4. Visit the Free Realms website and log in to your account. If you are under 13 and your parents set up your account, they will need to log in with the parental password to allow a Station Cash purchase.
5. Move the cursor over 'My Account' on the menu bar and click 'Buy Station Cash.'
6. Click on the desired payment method button to choose to pay with a credit card, a Paypal account or by SMS text message billed to your cell phone account.
7. Press the button for the amount of Station Cash you want to buy. Sony Online Entertainment only sells Station Cash in preset amounts.
8. Fill in the requested information depending on your payment method, such as logging in to Paypal, entering your credit card number or providing your cell phone number.
9. Submit the information and Sony will process your payment. If paying via SMS, you will have to reply to a text message on your phone to confirm the order. After the payment goes through, your account will be credited with the Station Cash.

How to Send a Multiple

1. Tap 'Menu' and select 'Messages' on the home screen.
2. Tap 'Create Message' again, and then 'Message.'
3. Tap where it says 'Tap to add recipient.'
4. Type the phone numbers of people that you want to add or add people from your contacts. Separate each contact with a semicolon symbol.
5. Enter the message you want to send and select 'Send.'

How to Trace a Verizon Cell Phone

1. Type the Verizon cell phone number into an Internet search engine such as Google or Yahoo. If a consumer or a business website has posted information relating to the cell phone number, it will show up in the search results. Some sites publish information on fraudulent practices such as 'phishing scams.' Websites such as WhoCallsMe.com and 800notes.com may have information regarding a Verizon cell phone number used to repeatedly call people from a call center.
2. Use a free reverse look-up site on the Internet. A reverse look-up site allows you to enter the phone number for information concerning the owner. Use caution when using websites such as Free-reverse-cell-phone-directory.com and NationalCellularDirectory.com. The sites ask for your own phone number to perform a search. This may lead to unwanted telemarketing or sales calls.Consumers contribute to websites such as 800notes.com and WhoCallsMe.com. Phone number searches are free and you do not have to provide your own phone number. Information may be limited though, as phone numbers are provided on a volunteer basis.
3. Pay a mobile-phone search website. NonPublished.com, Intelius.com and PhoneDetective.com are websites that offer paid reverse phone look-ups. They may reveal information such as the Verizon cell-phone owner's name, address and other personal information.
4. Call the Verizon VZ Navigator Service. Although it is not true GPS, Verizon Wireless offers a GPS-like navigation service on many cell phones. A Java application finds the location of a cell phone with a triangulation method that uses cell-phone towers. 'Real-time' tracking is not available because the application must constantly update itself by reconnecting to the cell-phone towers. It does, however, offer an approximate area.
5. Contact a cell phone technician. A cell phone technician may determine the location of a cell phone by gathering data from three nearby cell phone towers. The technician compares the relative strength of the signal between the three towers in the service area. Figures placed into a complex algorithm allow the technician to find the phone's location within approximately 100 meters. This is the same way 911 operators use mobile service providers to find a caller's location in emergency situations.

How to Send a Text From an Unknown Number

1. Open your Internet browser on your computer or cell phone.
2. Log in to your email account.
3. Open the page to compose a new message.
4. Type your text message in the message part of the composition page. Remember that most text messages cannot exceed 160 characters, so try to keep your message brief.
5. Type the recipient's 10-digit phone number followed by the recipient's cell phone provider's text message address portal in the recipient address bar. Your finished address will look something like '1234567890@vtext.com.'

How to Put Free Games on Your Phone

1. Access your computer's Web browser and go to sites such as zedge.com, mobango.com or thefreesite.com.
2. Download the games you want to add to your phone and save them into a folder you can easily access.
3. Plug the cable into your phone and plug the USB end into your computer's USB port.
4. Sync up your phone to your computer by following the directions prompted by the connection.
5. Click and drag the game files from their folder into the cell phone under the 'E' drive in 'My Computer' or on the desktop for a Macintosh.

How to Stop SMS Utility Service

1. Boot the computer and log in using the username and password of an account that has Administrator access to the computer. Click the 'Start' or 'Globe' icon in the lower-left corner of the Windows 7 PC desktop and then click 'Control Panel.'
2. Click 'Administrative Tools' and then double-click 'Services.' The 'Services' window will appear.
3. Click the 'SMS Agent Host' service and then click the 'Stop' link located in the upper-left pane of the 'Services' window. The SMS Agent utility is now disabled.

How to Deactivate an Airtel Friends Chat

1. Compose a new SMS on your cell phone and type '
' (without quotes) in the SMS body. Send this SMS to '121.'
2. Wait for Airtel to acknowledge and show you the list of the services to which you have subscribed. The list will include 'Friends Chat.'
3. Choose the option 'Reply' to the SMS and type '5.' This is the option number at which the Friends Chat service is listed. Upon sending the SMS, you will receive another SMS from Airtel, which will require you to enter a particular number in reply to the message. This will confirm that you wish to remove the Friends Chat service from your Airtel account.

How to Send a Ringtone to a Net10 Phone

1. Visit a website such as Mixer, Phonezoo or Audiko (see Resources). You will have to register with the website before you can access the ringtones, so click the 'Signup' or 'Register' button and fill out the form.
2. Click the button that says 'Upload' or 'Choose File.'
3. Pick a song from your computer music collection to make a ringtone.
4. Select a particular section of the song for creating the ringtone. Drag the sliders along the timeline to make your selection. Once you are finished, preview it to make sure the right portion is selected.
5. Click 'Send to Phone' and enter your Net10 cell phone number. Once you hit 'Send,' the website will SMS the ringtone to your phone. When you open the SMS, the ringtone will be saved to your phone's memory.

How to Create a Premium SMS Service

1. Set up the architecture for your service. You need a web server to host a user sign-up web page and to communicate with the aggregator using a variety of protocols. The aggregator then communicates with each individual carrier's SMS center to send and receive your messages. You also need a database to store user data.
2. Choose an aggregator. There are two basic types of aggregators: those intended for smaller companies and those for companies with high volumes. The smaller volume aggregators, such as Clickatell, usually charge only for messages sent and received with no set-up fee. Some offer a number of free credits upon sign-up that you can use for testing. The higher volume companies generally charge a monthly service fee, which can be several thousand dollars, regardless of whether you send any messages. However, the per-message fee can be considerably lower, especially in batches approaching a million.
3. Sign up for the aggregator's developer account and download the software development kit. Many aggregators offer these for free.
4. Use the provided APIs, such as batch sending. Most aggregators provide a batching mechanism that allows you to send a message to a large number of people with just one API invocation.
5. Test your premium SMS service. You can test the outbound portion with a free account, but you need to lease a phone line from your aggregator to test the incoming SMS portion.

How to Hide Incoming SMS Text Messages on the Apple iPhone

1. Touch the 'Settings' icon with your finger.
2. Scroll down until you see the 'Sounds' icon. Open with your finger.
3. Scroll down to 'New Text Message' and open with your finger. A screen will load with sound alerts. Click on 'None,' which is listed first. A check mark will appear. This will enable a sound alerting you to a text message. Touch the word 'Sounds' at the top of the screen to go back to the Sounds menu.
4. Touch the word 'Settings' at the top of the screen. The settings page will load again. Scroll down to 'Messages' and open it.
5. Slide the 'Show Preview,' 'Repeat Alert' and 'Show Subject Field' to the 'Off' postions. This will hide the actual text message and subject of the text from appearing on your screen.
6. Touch the word 'Settings' at the top of the screen. It will take you back to the settings menu. Press the 'Menu Screen' button at the bottom middle of the phone to go back to your iPhone application screen.

How to Unlock Nokia 1112 for Free

1. Contact the customer service department of your cellular network provider, for instance, AT&T or T-Mobile. You can find the helpline numbers on their websites.
2. Request an unlock code for your Nokia 1112 cell phone.
3. Provide the phone’s international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) number if the customer services representative asks for it. You should have the IMEI number ready beforehand. To find it out, press “*#06#” on the phone’s keypad. The customer services rep will most likely ask you the reason for requesting the unlock code. You can tell them that you want to switch to another carrier, or perhaps you’re traveling overseas and there’s no network coverage in the particular area that you’re visiting.
4. Allow the network carrier to generate the code for you. It could take a couple of business days.
5. Turn on your Nokia 1112 without any SIM card in it.
6. Compose the complete unlocking code as: “#PW+CODE+1#” where CODE is the unlock code you received from your network carrier. If this doesn’t work, try entering “#PW+CODE+7#.” The phone screen will display “SIM Restriction Off” if the phone has been successfully unlocked.

How to Send a Text Message to a Cell Phone From the PSP

1. Install your 1G memory card into your PSP and turn the device on. Wait for the PSP to 'recognize' the memory card and show the screen that it is now ready for use.
2. Follow the instructions in your PSP manual to connect to the Internet. If this is the first time you have used the PSP web browser you will have to install it onto the device. If it is already installed just click on the icon to open the browser. Your PSP will either have to be connected to a router or, you must be able to access a Wi-Fi hotspot to connect.
3. Log into your email service.
4. Select 'Compose New Message' or the equivalent from your email service menu.
5. Enter the phone number and cell phone provider address in the 'To' field of the email. For example, if your friend's cell phone number was 555-555-5555 and their carrier was Verizon you would enter: 5555555555@vtext.com (for a list of adresses see the link in the resources below).
6. Compose your message and hit 'Send'. When your friend replies to you it will appear as a new email in your inbox.

How to Send SMS Using Gammu

1. Download the Gammu software (see Resources). Save the file to your desktop for easy access. Double-click the file and follow the installation wizard.
2. Select a destination on your computer's hard drive to save the software. Choose whether you want to create a new folder or whether you want to use an existing folder.
3. Select 'Typical Install' from the installation options to install all the components of the software. The other option is 'Custom Install,' which is recommended for users familiar with the Gammu software. Restart your computer after the installation is complete.
4. Attach the small end of your data cable to your phone's input jack. Attach the other end to your desktop computer or laptop's USB port.
5. Click 'Start' and 'All Programs.' Click Gammu from the list of options. You also can click the Gammu icon on your desktop.
6. Wait for Gammu to detect your cell phone. Click 'Write SMS' from the list of options. Select the contact you want from your cell phone's address book.
7. Enter a message that is less than 160 characters. Look over your message before you submit it. Click 'SEND' when satisfied.

How to Apply For a Free Phone If You Get Assistance

1. Navigate to the website for the provider of your choice. Major providers of FCC-subsidized free wireless phones include Assurance Wireless, SafeLink Wireless and ReachOut (see links in 'Resources').
2. Enter your ZIP Code to determine the availability of the program in your area, as well as how to qualify. Not all providers may be available in your area, depending on state policies and wireless coverage.
3. Complete the form, including details of your income or the assistance you receive. You must provide your Social Security number and your client ID for any state agency providing you with assistance, and may be asked to supply proof of income or assistance. You may also apply by phone at the number appearing on the provider's website.
4. Mail or fax the form, along with any requested supporting documents, to the provider. If you applied by phone or online, you may still be required to send your supporting documents by mail or fax.

How to Send an SMS to a BSNL Phone

1. Bring up the Internet on your phone or laptop PC. Navigate to SMSFree4All.com (see Resources). This is a free site that provides SMS or MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) messages to cell phone companies around the world.
2. Enter the BSNL phone number in the 'Send SMS to Number' field. Select the proper BSNL location from the pull-down box.
3. Enter your text message. Under the 'Enter Text Message' field is a verification code. Enter the verification code as it is shown and click on 'Submit.'

How to Cancel a Cell Phone Contract

1. Look for Changes in Your Initial ContractOne the easiest and most popular ways to ditch your current cell phone contract is to track any changes in the original agreement, and call the wireless provider out for the alterations. Simple changes, like an increase or decrease in text message costs, raising or lowering of the late fee or cancellation fee, and tacking on or removing additional taxes or regulatory fees are all reasons to legitimately cancel a cell phone contract and avoid the early termination fee. Even if the fees don't apply to you - say you have unlimited text messaging, and the cost of texting goes up - it's still grounds for you to get out of your contract, free and clear.Watch your monthly bill every month to check for changes; sometimes, they're so minute that they can pass right by you, even when you're looking out for them. Then, be prepared to call and argue your point, because your company's representatives have been trained to keep you with the company, even if you have a legitimate way out. Don't be surprised if the representative you reach tells you that the changes don't apply to you, so it doesn't matter. They may even argue that you have no right to cancel your contract - but don't you dare listen. No matter what the rep says, stay calm and hold your ground. Eventually, the rep will have to give in and cancel your cell phone contract. Otherwise, let the rep know that you'll be reporting them and the call to every agency that will listen and that you intend to not only cancel your contract without paying the EFT, but to report the rep for their unfair and unlawful consumer practices. That should be enough to get even the toughest representative to flip and honor their legal responsibilities.
2. Report Ridiculously Bad Service - RepeatedlyIf you've been having trouble with calls being drop continuously, or you can't get service at all at home or while at work, this may be a way for you to cancel your cell phone contract without paying the EFT. Pay attention to your service in the areas you spend the most time in - including work, school, and at home - and if you drop more calls than you connect, give your wireless provider a ring. Let them know that the 'service' they are providing is useless, and it's in violation of your contract. If you come across a representative who claims their map or grid says the service is fine, keep pushing the issue and tell them to come test the problem themselves. Don't give up until they offer you a solution, which in most cases, means they'll be letting you out of your contract scot-free, since the chances of the company spending tens of thousands to fix the actual problem seems far less appealing than losing a couple hundred dollars with you (and hey, don't be afraid to point that out, if you're not initially successful with this method).Note: At least one provider already has a standard provision in all wireless contracts preventing customers from trying to cancel their contract because of poor or no service. AT&T actually stipulates that they are merely responsible for providing you with a cell phone plan, and don't guarantee that the service will actually work. If you hit this bump, try mentioning that this particular provision is actually illegal, and thus, the entire wireless contract can be ruled void by a judge in civil court. So unless AT&T wants to pony up the cash to refund you your entire contract's costs - plus the value of the phone that you purchased - they may want to play by the rules and let you out of your contract.
3. Check the MapJust because you have decent service, doesn't mean your wireless provider has your area marked off on their map. Give the company's service grid a once-over - you can find it on their website, or ask for a paper copy at any of their stores - and see if your home or work is marked off as an 'uncovered' area. If so, give the company a ring and let them know that service isn't available per their own map in your particular area. Let them know you'll be canceling your contract in light of this discovery, and they will be waiving the early termination fee.
4. Move Off the MapIf your current area is located on your company's service grid, the next step is to remove yourself from that area. For some customers, this means picking up and moving to an entirely new location. Since it's logical to assume that you aren't going to sell your house, pack up all of your belongings, search for a new home, hire a moving company, secure a new job, and make the transition just for the sole sake of canceling your cell phone contract without paying the termination fee, you may need to settle for the next best idea: move your cell phone bill's mailing address. If you redirect your mail to, say, your parents' house, or a sibling or other family member or friend's house, and they happen to live outside the service area of your contract's capabilities, then your wireless company will almost definitely let you out of the contract without penalty. Be prepared to back up your claims, however; your wireless company is likely going to ask for a few pieces of mail and some other minor evidence to prove your physical address has actually changed.
5. Return Your New PhoneOkay, so this method won't necessarily work for the majority of consumers trying to cancel a cell phone contract - in fact, if you're anywhere past the first two weeks of your contract, you can skip this step entirely and move to the next one. But, if your contract is still new and you're experiencing what's known as 'buyer's remorse' (or you've found a better deal elsewhere) then canceling your contract should be a piece of cake:Most, if not all, of the major mobile service providers offer a 14-day return policy that allows you to turn in your new phone and cancel your cell phone contract without penalty. This is called buyer's remorse, and there's a good chance that somewhere towards the bottom of your contract, you'll find a buyer's remorse clause. Your phone will need to be in new- to like-new condition, and you will need to bring it to the store where you purchase the phone and signed the contract. If you purchased your phone and your plan online, then you'll likely need to give the 1-800 number listed for your mobile service provider a ring.Now, this method is easy, but it doesn't necessarily come easy. The representative you deal with has likely been trained in customer retention; that is, doing and/or saying whatever they can to get you to stick around for the length of your contract. This means they may offer you a better rate plan, match the better deal you've found, throw in some freebies, or even credit your account with some bonus minutes or money. It's up to you to decide whether or not the deal is worth it. If you're dead set on leaving the company, then stand your ground and continue to press the issue that your contract states you are well within your right to return the phone and cancel your cell phone contract without penalty under the buyer's remorse clause. Eventually, the representative will have to give in.
6. Reduce Your Monthly RateThis isn't technically a way to cancel a cell phone contract, but it certainly works as a last resort when all else fails. Drop your monthly plan down to the absolute lowest plan your wireless provider has available. Most mobile service providers allow you to change your rate plan throughout the length of your contract to suit your needs. If you only have a few months of service left to go, then spending $15 a month for a phone plan you won't be using is much cheaper than paying $250 to cancel your cell phone contract early. Just keep in mind that some companies will actually extend the length of your contract if you make even minor changes to your monthly plan, so be sure to find this out before you attempt to make any changes - and get the final word in writing to show your work in case the company tries to argue otherwise later on when you call to cancel your cell phone contract for good.

How to Use an SMS Utility

1. Sign into your SMS utility account through your web browser.
2. Enter your recipents' phone numbers into the field provided. Most SMS utilities will allow you to save your contact lists for further use. This is particularly handy if you have several different groups you send messages to within your company or business. For example, you can have one list for marketing purposes, one for development, etc.
3. Type your message into the text box. Keep messages simple and concise. Most SMS messages have a character limit around 160 characters. You want to make sure that you get your whole message across.
4. Click 'Send.'

How to Send a Text to a Solo Phone

1. Load your email inbox on your computer and select the option to 'Compose Email.'
2. Type the phone number @txt.bell.ca in the 'To' box. For example, if the cell phone number is 2225558900, type '2225558900@txt.bell.ca.'
3. Leave the subject area black. This can take up characters in the message, limiting what you are able to write in the body.
4. Type the text message in the body of the email. Limit the message to 160 characters, including spaces.
5. Click 'Send.'

How to Send Free Unlimited Sms

1. Download AOL Instant Messenger to your computer if you do not already have it. This is a free chat program offered by AOL. Install the program, and set up a user account by typing in your desired screen name, password, email address and contact information.
2. Log on to AOL Instant Messenger. Click the desktop icon to open up the program. You will be prompted to enter your User ID and password in the designated areas. After typing your log in information, click 'Sign On.'
3. Click 'Send Instant Message' icon. A box will pop up asking who you want to send the instant message to. If you do not have any contacts, you will need to manually type the contact information for who you are trying to text.
4. Type the contact information for the person you are texting directly into the 'User Name' area. The format for the information will be +1(Area code) phone number. An example of this will appear +12345678901 as the user name.
5. Click inside the message box below, and type what you would like to send to this person as a SMS. Once you complete typing, click 'send,' which is located to the right of the text line. The message will send as a text message to the specified telephone. This user can now text you back and forth at no cost to you.

How to Send an Anonymous SMS at a Predetermined Time

1. Search the Internet for a website that enables you to send anonymous, time-specific text messages. There are numerous websites that offer this facility, such as SneakSMS and SharpMail.
2. Follow the website's instructions to register (if required), then enter all appropriate sender and receiver details (leaving blank any fields that would make your details visible to the receiver) and specify the time you want the message to be sent. Details you may be asked to provide include your email address or phone number (in order to register) and the receiver's name and phone number.
3. Type the body of your message into the relevant text box and click 'Send.' Your anonymous text will then be processed and sent at the predetermined time. It is possible that you will be sent an email or text message to confirm that your message has been sent.

How to Send an SMS in Tamil

1. Download the Tamil Pad, a free word processor for your computer. You can type emails and other documents directly from the Tamil Pad. It also comes with a 'type-as-you-speak' layout that simplifies typing in Tamil. Download the software from the Shareware Connection. Install it and launch the application. Compose you message in Tamil. Go to the a site that lets you send SMS messages online such as Mobile Sender, or use a service listed at Gecko and Fly. Copy your Tamil message from your Tamil Pad word processor and paste it in the message field of the online text message website. Enter the recipient's cell phone number. Click 'Send.'
2. Download the UCSCSellinam application. This application lets you send Tamil SMS directly from your cell phone. However, the receiver needs to install the application on his phone as well. Open your phone's web browser and put this address in your browser: http://192.248.16.120:8080/ucscwap/tamilsms.wml. Download the application and install the software on your cell phone. Open the application from your applications folder. Click it to begin sending Tamil SMS.
3. Download Azhagi Tamil Software for your computer, a free software that allows you to type in Tamil. You can directly input Tamil into any windows application. Go the Azhagi website and click on the 'Downloads' link at the top of the screen. Download the program and install it on your computer. Type in Tamil using your email client or a word processor. Open an online text messaging site such as Mobile Sender, or use a service listed at Gecko and Fly. Paste your message in the 'To' field. Click 'Send.'

How to Send Free Anonymous Text Messages Online

1. Log on to a computer and open up the web browser.
2. Direct your browser to a free autonomous texting website, such as Txt2day.com and Free Text Messaging (see Resources).
3. Enter the phone number of the person you want to text into the 'phone number' field. Do not fill out the email field if you want to remain anonymous. Select the provider for the cell phone to be texted, such as Verizon, AT&T or Sprint. Type in the message and click on the 'Send' button. A text message forwards to the phone number you entered.

How to Send an SMS From Nemra1

1. Log in to your Nemra1 account.
2. Select 'SMS' from the menu at the top of the page.
3. Select the country you want to send the SMS to and type in the person's phone number.
4. Enter the SMS message you want to send into the text box and click 'Send.'

How to Get Free Ringtones for No Cost on My Phone With No Credit Card

Through The Internet
1. Navigate to a free ringtones website.
2. Upload the audio file you desire from your computer to the free ringtones website you selected earlier (i.e., Audiko, Zedge or Tonzr), or find one you like in the site's collection using the search utility. If you are uploading a file, the website will convert the file to a 30-second clip. When the upload/conversion is complete, or when you have found a ringtone clip you like in the site's collection, download the ringtone clip back to your computer using the provided download link.
3. Connect your phone to your computer. Plug the smaller end of the USB data cable into your phone and the larger end into an available USB port on your computer. Shortly after connecting, an icon for your phone will appear on your computer's desktop. Double click this icon to view your phone's contents (i.e., the audio or music folder).
4. Drag the ringtone file from your computer to your phone's audio or music folder.
5. Disconnect your phone from your computer once you have transferred the file. Then open the audio file via your phone's media/audio menu. Press your 'Tools' or 'Options' button and select 'Set as ringtone.'
Make Your Own
6. Obtain free sound editing software. Download, install and open the program.
7. Click the 'File' Menu in the program and open the audio file you wish to turn into a ringtone. The file will then be opened in the main program window. Select the 20 to 30 seconds that you would like and select 'Trim' to shorten the audio file to that selection.
8. Click on the 'File' menu and 'Export.' Name your file and choose the format you would like to export it in (i.e., MP3) and choose a target folder (i.e., Desktop).
9. Connect your phone to your computer. Plug the smaller end of the USB data cable into your phone and the larger end into an available USB port on your computer. Shortly after connecting, an icon for your phone will appear on your computer's desktop. Double click this icon to view your phone's contents (i.e., the audio or music folder).
10. Drag the ringtone file from your computer to your phone's audio or music folder.
11. Disconnect your phone from your computer once you have transferred the file. Then open the audio file via your phone's media/audio menu. Press your 'Tools' or 'Options' button and select 'Set as ringtone.'

How to Send an SMS at No Charge

1. Log into your e-mail. Enter the 10-digit phone number and the domain name, e.g. 5551212@vztext.com. See References section for cell phone provider domain names. When your message is complete, press 'Send.'
2. Visit the recipient's cell providers website. Navigate through the site and click on the 'Send a Text Message' link.
3. Enter the recipient's phone number. Type your message. Enter any remaining information, such as your name and call back number. Press 'Send' to transmit the message.

How to Send an SMS From GTalk

1. Navigate to Gmail.com and log in to your account.
2. Send an SMS to a contact by hovering your mouse over the person's name in your Google Talk contact list at the left and clicking 'More,' then 'Send SMS.' If the contact's phone number is stored in your address book, a new chat window will open and you can type and send the message from this window. If the contact's phone number is not stored in your address book, you'll be prompted to enter a phone number before the chat window appears.
3. Send an SMS to any mobile phone number by typing the area code and phone number in the search box at the top of the Google Talk contact list and then clicking 'Send SMS.' Type your message in the chat window that appears and press 'Enter' to send the message.

How to Use Google Maps to Trace a Cell Phone

Trace A Cell Phone with Latitude
1. Go to the Google Latitude website on your computer, or through your cell phone to download the free software for Google Maps Mobile. You can download it to either your computer or your cell phone.
2. Invite your friends and family to join Latitude. If they already have a Gmail account, Google will ask you upon installation if you want to invite them. If they sign up, you can trace their cell phone location in real time on Google Maps. Their location will show up on the map as they move around. Privacy settings can be adjusted so only those who you want to be seen by can see your locations.
3. Contact your friends and family who are using Latitude if you lose your cell phone. They can log into their Latitude account and help you locate your phone by viewing Google Maps. If the cell phone is turned on, its location will appear. You can also use your computer to track your cell phone if it is lost.
Use Google Map's Click to Call.
4. Locate a misplaced cell phone in your home or office by having Google call the cell phone. This is useful if you do not have another phone on hand with which to call the cell phone. Go to Google Maps and look up any business such as a pizza place.
5. Click on the 'Call' link next to the Google Maps search results for the business you want to be connected to. It does not matter if the number is local or long distance.
6. Listen for the cell phone to ring or vibrate nearby. Google will call the cell phone and the phone will ring if it is turned on. If you answer the call, you will be automatically connected to the business you clicked on when on the computer.

How to Unlock Cell Phones Using a Laptop

1. Type 'Unlock Phone' in the search bar at Download.com (see Resources). Scroll through the results and click on 'Smart DCT-4 Code Calculator.' Follow the on-screen instructions to download the program file and then surf to the file on your desktop and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.
2. Start the 'DCT-4 Code Calculator' program, turn off your phone and take out the battery. Enter the 15-digit IMEI number from beneath the battery into the search field labeled 'IMEI' in the DCT Code Calculator program. Choose the appropriate 'Country and Service Provider' and then click 'Calculate Unlock Codes.'
3. Take out the SIM card from the back slot of your phone, reinsert the battery and turn the phone on. Type in the codes in the list until you see 'Code Restriction Off.' Once the phone works, you can reinsert the SIM card and use the phone as normal.

How to Send Messages to a Phone

Send an SMS from a Mobile Phone
1. Select 'Messages' on your telephone. This should be easily accessible from the Home Screen. Select the option to create a new message.
2. Choose the text input method. Depending on the language you are writing the SMS in, you may be able to select 'T9.' Write the next message using the alphanumeric keypad on your phone. If you have T9 selected, the phone will predict the word you are attempting to write. You can choose between different alternatives by pressing the up and down keys on most phones.
3. Write the SMS without using T9, if you prefer. Press each number key on the phone's keypad until you get to the letter or number that you want.
4. Type in the number or choose the contact to whom you wish to send the SMS. Press 'Send message.' If you wrote the number correctly, the SMS should send. The message will appear in the SMS outbox until it is sent. After it has been sent, it will be moved to the 'Sent messages' folder.
Send an SMS from the Internet
5. Open your Web browser and navigate to Google.
6. Search for free Internet SMS services in your country. There are also free international SMS services available.
7. Follow the instructions on your chosen website to send your SMS.

How to Make Phone Calls Over the Internet

1. Make sure you can connect to the Internet with your Broadband Internet Connection.
2. Make sure your computer is equipped with a sound card of at least 16 bits. The sound card should also allow recording.
3. Purchase compatible speakers and a microphone if you don't already have these components.
4. Buy or download Internet telephony software and install it on your computer. The software you choose must be the same as or compatible with the software of the people you wish to call.
5. Make arrangements with the person you wish to call establishing that you will be online at a specific time.
6. Follow the instructions of your specific telephony software for making a call. This usually involves accessing a server and selecting a name from a list of users who are currently online.

How to Archive SMS Messages

1. Create an account with Treasure My Text (see Resources.) A free archiving system, Treasure My Text allows you to easily archive and organize your text and SMS messages. Just forward the message you want to save to one of their 'standard rate numbers' and it appears in your account. From there, you can organize the messages into folders or contact groups. Treasure My Text works with GSM network carriers like Virgin, AT&T and Verizon.
2. Archive your iPhone or Blackberry SMS messages with a device specific application. Smartphones work differently than some cell phones, so it makes sense that developers would create different platforms to back up iPhone, Blackberry and other smartphone SMS messages. You can use free applications, like iPhone SMS or Dexrex Extentions for Blackberry (see Resources,) or you can download applications from Apple or Blackberry directly for a small fee.
3. Forward your SMS to your email account. Most mobile devices will let you send an SMS as an email, even if you do not have email set up on the device. Once you forward the message you want to save to your email account, you can either save it within your email client or download it to your computer and save it there.

How to Send a Text Message Using Google

Create Google Account
1. Proceed to the next section if you already have a Google account. Otherwise, visit the Google account setup Web page.
2. Click the 'Create an Account' button to display the 'Create an Account' page.
3. Fill out the sig-up form and click 'I Accept Create My Account.' When the logon page appears, visit the Gmail Web page and sign in using your new username and password.
4. Click the 'Contacts' button to open the 'Contacts' management window.
5. Click 'Add to My Contacts,' and enter the name of someone you would like to text message. Click 'Add.' Gmail adds the new name to the contacts lists and displays the name in a list.
6. Click that name. A new window appears containing text boxes such as 'Email Address' and 'Phone Number.'
7. Type the contact's email address and mobile phone number in the appropriate text boxes. Gmail saves this contact information. Add as many contacts as you wish by repeating these steps. .
8. Click 'Chat,' and enter the name of the contact you wish to message in the 'Search of Inviter Friends' text box. The 'Send SMS' option should appear in a drop-down list of options. If you see that option, proceed to the next step. Otherwise, click the 'Settings' icon, click 'Labs,' and then click the 'Enable' radio button next to 'SMS (Text Messaging) in Chat.' Enter the contact's name again. The 'Send SMS' option will appear.
9. Click the 'Send SMS' option. Gmail displays a dialog box containing the contact's name on the right side of the page. Your contact's phone number appears at the top of that dialog box.
10. Type your text message in the text box at the bottom of the dialog box, and press 'Enter' to send the message.

How to Get Free Games on Your Cell Phone

1. Locate sites that offer free phone games. One such site is mobilerated.com Visit Mobilerated.com. They provide over 1000 cellular phone games completely for free.
2. Choose 'Select your phone'. Choose your type of cell phone from the list provided.
3. Select your model of phone from the list.
4. Browse the list of available games to find the ones you would like to play. Write down the names of the games that you would like to download to your phone.
5. Visit Mobilerated.com/wap using your mobile phone.
6. Type the title of a game you selected into the 'Search' box.
7. Click on the correct game title and download the game directly to your cell phone.
8. Return to the Mobilerated.com/wap, search and download any additional games you selected that are compatible with your phone.

Can I Send a Text Message Without Showing My Number?

From the Web
Text messages can be sent anonymously and for free from cell phone provider websites. It is important to visit the website of the cell phone provider of the person you are trying to text. For example, if your friend uses Verizon Wireless, you would visit text.vzw.com to send a text message. You can leave the 'from' field empty to make it anonymous!
Free Anonymous Text Websites
Some free text messaging websites allow for anonymous texts to be sent. Examples include AnonTxt.com, TxtForFree.net, and FakeMyText.com. These websites allow you to send text messages to any cell phone without displaying your cell phone number.
Send Anonymous Texts from iPhone
If you have an iPhone, you can send anonymous text messages from your cell phone using an iPhone application. One application that allows users to send messages anonymously is SMSveil. After purchasing this application, iPhone users can send unlimited anonymous text messages.

How to Send Funny Text Messages to Your Phone

1. Go to funsms.net (see Resources for other sites). This site will provide you with jokes and short riddles on all manner of topics, completely free of charge.
2. Look to the left sidebar and find a link that says, 'SMS Messages' and click on the link. Look for the link that says, 'free online sms service provider' (this will be in the middle of the page) and right click on the link. Select 'Open link in new tab' on the box that pops up.
3. Stay on the page that you are currently browsing and click on a link that says, 'Funny SMS' or 'Funny SMS Jokes.' Highlight and copy the funny SMS using the 'Ctrl + C' command.
4. Go to the new tab you have opened and click on the link that shows the name of your country. Look for the cell phone service provider that you use and click on the appropriate link on this page and select the best one to send free SMS to your phone.
5. Enter the cell phone number that you wish to send the text to, along with the country code. Paste the joke into the text box using the 'Ctrl + V' command, and click 'Send.'

How to Send Private Text Messages to People

AOL Instant Messenger Method
1. Download AOL Instant Messenger to your computer.
2. Create a username. Remember to create an anonymous username that does not give away your identity if you would like the text message to remain private.
3. Click 'Menu' and select 'Add to Buddy List.' A new window will pop up, allowing you to add the contact information of the person you wish to text. Be sure to add this person's full phone number. Click 'Save.'
4. Highlight the person's name on your buddy list. Right click on the name and select 'Text Message (SMS)' from the pull-down menu.
5. Type your message and hit 'Send' once complete.
Third Party Website Method
6. Find an online website that allows free SMS texting. I use a website called 'TextEm'.
7. Enter the recipient's mobile number.
8. Select the recipient's mobile carrier. The text message will not be received if you incorrectly send the carrier. This is done to discourage spam messages from being sent.
9. Type your message. You can write up to 155 characters.
10. Enter the security message and agree to the terms. Hit 'Send Message.' The recipient should receive the message in a matter of seconds.

How to Find a Person by Name Cell Number for Free

1. Use a reverse search website. National Cellular Directory, Reverse Phone Directory and Journalism Net allow you to use the person's cell phone number or name. For free, you receive access to the person's address and other information. Use all three websites for maximum search results or if you have no luck finding the person. Be aware that National Cellular Directory requires you to furnish your name, address, and cell number.
2. Enter the person's name into the search engine. Use their proper name. For example, enter 'James Jacobson' instead of 'Jimmy Jacobson.'
3. Enter the person's cell phone number into the search engine. Verify that you typed in the correct numbers. Click 'Search' when satisfied.
4. Wait for the results page to load. Look at the ages of the people listed to find the correct person. Click the person's name to reveal the home address and home phone number.

How to Get Free Cell Phone Wallpapers

1. Investigate your cell phone's screen resolution and graphics capabilities before you get free wallpaper. Files that exceed the resolution limits of your screen may be cut off or distorted on your cell phone.
2. Read your cell phone contract to determine any costs or fees associated with downloading wallpaper. Some providers have limitations on the amount of storage space that you can use on your cell phone before a monthly charge is assessed for additional storage.
3. Check your cell phone provider's website for limited offerings of free cell phone wallpapers. These options may only be available for a short time after you have signed up for a plan, but they offer a little diversity without the cost of other wallpapers.
4. Bookmark websites for movie studios to keep an eye on promotional wallpapers available to cell phone users. You should check each month for the latest backgrounds that are designed to increase interest in an upcoming movie.
5. Show your excitement for your favorite TV shows with free cell phone wallpaper. Cable networks have begun to offer backgrounds highlighting upcoming events or series for interested cell phone users.
6. Cheer on your favorite basketball or football team with a league-sponsored cell phone wallpaper. These backgrounds typically cost money, but most leagues have special offers during the pre-season to get fans to their websites.
7. Consult the alumni websites for past educational institutions to find cell phone wallpaper that helps you support these schools. Larger universities have begun to work with design companies to develop desktop and cell phone backgrounds as a complimentary gift to graduates.

How to Send Text Message From Your Computer

1. Send a text message using the proper format or using a generic format. Use the format specific to the recipient's cell phone provider, if you know it.
2. Send an email via SMS (Short Message Service) specifying the provider. For example, Verizon customers can receive texts sent to @vtext.com; AT&T customers can receive texts sent to @txt.att.net and Sprint customers can receive texts sent to @messaging.sprintpcs.com.
3. Compose the email with the phone number and provider or generic service and hit 'Send' for the text to be sent from your computer.

How to Hide Sms Messages on the iPhone

1. Open Safari on your iPhone and go to the Fake Texts website at faketexts.com.
2. Register on the Fake Texts website and make a PayPal payment to secure a download. As of December 2010, it costs $0.99 to register and download.
3. After your purchase, follow the emailed instructions to install the Fake Texts web app on your iPhone. You will need to navigate in Safari on your iPhone to the link provided and hit the '+' button at the bottom of the screen.
4. Create fake text messages to seed the Fake Texts app with with some messages, so that it appears legitimate. You should ensure that the Fake Text app contains enough text messages that it will fool any person who might check up on your texting habits.
5. Relocate the original Messages app to a less obvious location. Move it to your fifth or ninth home screen and bury it within a folder with other apps. You should be able to hide Apple's Messages app deep enough that a simple once-over of your iPhone does not reveal the subterfuge.
6. Continue to conduct your private SMS conversations using the Messages app from its hidden location on your iPhone. You may also wish to periodically update the Fake Texts messages so that it appears that you are placing and receiving new text messages over the course of time.

How to Send a Yahoo SMS From My Computer

1. Open Yahoo! Messenger on your computer.
2. Sign into your Yahoo! account.
3. Select your intended SMS recipient from your contact list.
4. Open their contact information card, and add their phone number to the card.
5. Click on 'Send an SMS Message' from the actions menu in the main Yahoo! Messenger window, or in a conversation window.
6. Select the recipient from your contact list, then click 'OK.'
7. Compose your message, then click on 'Send' to send your message.
8. Roll your mouse over the recipient's Contact ID in the messenger list, then click on the small SMS button to open the SMS message composer.

How to Send SMS Images

Sending From Your Email
1. Open your email client and create a new message.
2. Type the recipient's cell phone email address into the 'To' field of your email.
3. Attach a small JPEG image to your message.
4. Write a short message into the body of the email, if you wish. Keep it at 160 characters or less.
5. Send the email. The recipient will receive the picture message on their cell phone as an SMS image.
Sending From Your Phone
6. Go to your phone's media/picture gallery and select an image to send.
7. Select 'Options,' then 'Send.'
8. Manually key in a cell phone number or email address or select one from your contacts.
9. Hit 'OK.' Type in a text message, if you wish, to accompany your image.
10. Hit 'Send.' Your image will be delivered as an SMS image to a cell phone, or as an email attachment to an email address.

How Can I Hook Up My Computer Free Through My Cell Phone?

Blackberry Tethering
1. Launch you Blackberry's Internet browser by clicking on the globe icon. Press the 'Menu' button, then select 'Go To'. In your address bar, type 'tether.com/t/tether.jad'. Follow the instructions to install the tethering application on your Blackberry device.
2. Use your computer's Internet browser and navigate to 'tether.com/download'. Click the download link that corresponds to your computer's operating system, and follow the on screen instructions to install the program.
3. Open the 'Tether' program on your PC and on your Blackberry. Plug your Blackberry device into your computer with your compatible USB cable, and follow the instructions on your PC to complete initial set up and connect to the Internet through your Blackberry.
Android Tethering
4. Access the Internet browser on your computer. Type 'junefabrics.com/android' in your address bar and click 'Go'.
5. Click on the 'Installer' link that corresponds with the version of software that is compatible with your computer's operating system. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation.
6. Launch the 'PdaNet' program on your computer. With your Android phone powered on, connect it to your computer with your compatible USB cable. There is no software to install on your phone, so you will now be able to use your Android device as your modem.
Windows Mobile Tethering
7. Launch your computer's Internet browser and go to 'junefabrics.com/pdanet/download.php'. Click the 'Download' link, and follow the on screen instructions to compete installation. Leave the page up displaying instructions on how to install the application on your phone.
8. Power on your Windows Mobile device and follow the instructions to install the PdaNet application on your phone.
9. Run the PdaNet program on your computer. Connect your phone to your computer with your compatible USB cable.

How to Send an SMS With MSN Messenger

1. Sign into MSN Messenger using the messenger window.
2. View the buddy list and highlight or hover over the contact's name that you wish to send an SMS message to. If the contact has a phone number listed in his profile to receive SMS messages, an option to send one will be included with other selections, such as sending an email to him or viewing his profile.
3. Choose to 'send a mobile text' (SMS) to that contact. If the option is not available under her name, choose 'Actions' on the messenger toolbar. Click 'Send other' and send a message to mobile device. A separate window will pop up and alert you that the recipient may be charged for messages by her phone service provider.
4. Type your message in the space or box provided and click 'enter.' This will send your message and alert the recipient that he has received a message via MSN Messenger. If the recipient responds, the message will appear in the messenger window.

How to Track Down a Telecom Phone

1. Choose a mobile phone tracking software. A few that you can use are AmazeGPS, Instamapper and Google Maps for Mobile. As of 2010 these programs are all free to use (see Resource links). Any of these programs will allow you to track your Telecom mobile to within a few hundred feet.
2. Download and install the tracking software to the phone that you wish to track. You will need to register first by providing a cell phone number, an email address, password and user ID. Once you have registered you will be taken to the download page. Download the program and install the program. Once the installation is complete, restart the phone.
3. Go to the phone's menu and open up the applications folder. Open up the GPS program and accept the terms and conditions. Once the program is open, it will begin transmitting the location of the phone to the website that you registered with.
4. Track the phone by logging on to the website. You can do this from a PC or any other Internet device such as a PDA, or another mobile phone. Once you have logged, in you will see the approximate location of the phone on a map.

How to Send A Text Message To Verizon Customer Through Gmail

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Type 'phonenumber@vtext.com' in the 'To' field, replacing 'phonenumber' with the person's actual cellphone number. So if you were sending a text to someone with the phone number 543-543-5432 it would look like this: 5435435432@vtext.com.
3. Type in your text message, observing the 160-character limit, and press 'Send.' If the recipient is unfamiliar with your Gmail address, you may want to leave your full name at the bottom.

How to SMS Text

1. Find the messaging function on your phone. Make sure your cell phone's keypad is unlocked so that you are able to press buttons, or select buttons on the screen if you have a touch phone. Look on the menu for the section with the title 'Messages'; it may have an envelope icon. Select the 'Messages' option so that it takes you through to more messaging options.
2. Create a message. You should be able to see a number of messaging options listed. Select the option that allows you to create a new message. This might have the title of 'Create Message' or 'New Message.'
3. Start writing. When you have selected the new message option, you will see a blank screen. This is a blank SMS message. How you will write your text message depends on what type of phone you have. If you have a touch screen, a small keyboard will appear on the screen. Simply touch each letter on the screen to form the words of your text message. You will will also see a space bar at the bottom and buttons for punctuation, just like on the keyboard of a computer. Type your text message as you would type onto a keyboard.
4. Use buttons to write an SMS message. If your phone has buttons rather than a touch screen, you will need to press the corresponding sequence of buttons you need to create the words of your text message. There are 12 buttons on the keypad of a standard cell phone, running from '1' through '9,' with '0,' '#' and '*' keys. You will see that buttons '2' through to '9' have letters written on them as well. Typically, button '2' has 'ABC' written on it, '3' has 'DEF,' '4' has 'GHI,' '5' has 'JKL,' '6' has 'MNO,' '7' has 'PQRS,' '8' has 'TUV' and '9' has 'WXYZ.' You need to press each button a certain number of times, depending on the letter's position in relation to the other letters on the key. For example, to write the letter 'B,' press the '2' key twice because 'B' appears second in the sequence of letters. To write the word 'hello,' press the '4' key twice, the '3' key twice, the '5' key three times, the '5' key three times again and finally the '6' key three times.
5. Use punctuation. You will also need to find the keys on your phone that allow you to punctuate your SMS messages. On many phones, you will find this on the spare buttons of the phone that don't have letters written on them; i.e., keys '1,' '0,' '*' and '#.' You will be able to scroll through many options for punctuation, including question marks, currency symbols and exclamation marks.
6. Send the message. Once you have completed writing the text message, you are ready to send it. You should see that a send option has appeared on the bottom of your phone's screen. Alternatively, press the 'menu' button on your phone, which will bring up an option for you to send the message. When you select the 'send' option, your phone will bring up a space for you to type a phone number into, or the option to browse your address book. Either manually type in the phone number, or browse your phone book to find the person to whom you want to send the message. Select the correct person, then press the 'send' option. Your phone will indicate with a message on the screen that it is sending the message.

How to Make Your Own Animated Text Messages

Animated Message with Text
1. Create an animated GIF online. Websites such as Textanim and Cool Text allow you to create free animated GIFs using text.
2. Enter the text you want to include in your message. When you're finished entering the text, select an animated font style, the font size and the font color. Depending on the site you choose, you may also be able to select the animated direction for your image.
3. Preview your new animated GIF. If you're satisfied with the image, click the 'Download' link and save the file to your computer.
4. Select a free, online text messaging service, such as Text 4 Free, that allows you to upload and send graphics.
5. Enter the recipient's mobile phone number and cell phone provider.
6. Upload your file and click the 'Send Message' button to send your animated text message.
Animated Message with Digital Images
7. Create an animated GIF with digital images online. Websites including Verizon Wireless, Gickr and Gifninja allow you to create an animated GIF with personal photographs.
8. Determine which photographs you would like to use in your animated GIF, and upload the images.
9. Choose an animation speed, such as slow, normal or fast. After choosing the animation speed, preview your new image.
10. Save the animated GIF to your computer.
11. Select a website that allows you to send free text messages, such as Text 4 Free.
12. Enter the recipient's 10-digit cell phone number and cell phone provider. You also have the option to type a personal message.
13. Upload your image by clicking the 'Browse' button, locating the animated GIF on your computer and clicking 'Open.'
14. Click the 'Send Message' button to send your animated text message.

How to Send a Text to a Phone on Gmail

1. Launch a Web browser and log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click the settings icon at the top-right and then select 'Labs.'
3. Set 'SMS in Chat' to 'Enable' and then click 'Save Changes.'
4. Send a text message to a contact from your address book by hovering over the contact in the Google Talk pane and selecting 'More' and then 'Send SMS.' If your friend's phone number is already stored, the chat window will automatically open and you can send the text message. If you have not saved a phone number for the contact, Gmail will prompt you for one.
5. Send a text message to a specific phone number not in your contact list by typing the number, including area code, into the input box at the top of the Google Talk pane and then selecting 'Send SMS.'

How to Make a Phone Call on a Mac Computer

1. Go to skype.com and select the 'Download' tab on the navigation bar. Download the latest version of Skype for Mac OSx.
2. Once the file has finished downloading to your computer, double-click the .dmg file to mount it onto your desktop. Double-click the mounted volume on your desktop and drag the Skype icon to your 'Applications' folder. Skype is now installed onto your Mac.
3. Open Skype on your computer. The opening window prompts you for a Skype name and password. Click the 'Don't have a Skype name?' link. Enter a Skype name, password and email address that you will use for your new account. Agree to Skype's terms and conditions and click 'Create.'
4. Go back to skype.com. While Skype allows users to make calls from one computer to another for free, you pay for calls from your Mac computer to either a land line or mobile phone. Scroll down the page to the 'Call phone from Skype' section. Click either 'Pay as you go' or 'Pay monthly.'
5. Click the 'Buy Skype Credit' to purchase credit that allows you to make calls to land line or mobile phones. Sign in to your Skype account with the Skype name and password you just created. Enter the amount of Skype credit you want and your payment method. Click 'Buy now.'
6. Once you have purchased your Skype credit, open the Skype application on your Mac computer. Sign in with your Skype name and password. On the upper right corner of Skype, you should be able to see your newly available Skype balance.
7. At the bottom of your Skype window, click 'Call Phones or Send SMS.' A numeric keypad will pop up. Enter the phone number you wish to call and click the green phone icon on the bottom right corner of the window.

How to Send an SMS From a Prepaid Airtel

Text SMS
1. Click on 'Text Messages' or a similar command on your Airtel prepaid phone.
2. Type a message of up to 160 characters, including spaces and punctuation.
3. Click on 'Send' and then either type in the phone number of your recipient, or select it from your phone's directory if you have already saved it. Click 'Send' again and the text will be sent as an SMS message.
Voice SMS
4. Dial the '*' key and then the cell phone number of your recipient anywhere in India.
5. Record your message after you hear a beep. You can record up to 30 seconds.
6. Press the '#' key or just disconnect the call, and your voice recording will be sent as an SMS message.

How to Work Sms Text Messengers

Using A Cell Phone to Send a Text Message
1. Go to the menu section of your cell phone and select text messages. If you are unsure how to access your cell phone menu, consult your cell phone's user guide. This will open up a blank page to begin typing your message.
2. At the top of the blank page, there will be a section called 'TO.' In this section, put the name or phone number of the person you are sending your text message to. If the person you are send the text message to is already in your phone book, most phones will allow you access your phone book to enter information from your contact list. If a person is not in your contacts list, be sure you have the right phone number for the person you are sending the text message.
3. Now you can type a you text message in the blank page underneath the 'TO' section. You can use up to 150 characters in your text message. This includes letters, numbers or any sort of punctuation. Press the send button on your phone to send your message.
Sending a Text Message Using an Instant Messanger Service
4. Download the instant messenger service to your computer or cell phone. If you are unsure which to download stick with a commonly used messenger like Windows Live Messenger, AIM, Yahoo or Google. The Messenger you choose will give you instructions on how to download their service to your computer or cell phone. After you have downloaded your instant messenger service, you can import your email accounts to make sending text messages easier.
5. Locate the text message icon on your instant messenger service. This icon is usually shaped like a phone. If you are unsure as to what a icon does, hover your mouse over the icon and you will see a small pop up box telling you what that icon does.
6. Click on the text message button. Much like with a cell phone you will see a 'TO' section at the top of the page. You can also populate this section using your contact lists. Type your message and press the send button to send the message.

How to Send a MSG to a Cell Phone from Linux

1. Open your preferred Linux Web browser and navigate to TextForFree. Enter the receiver's cell number and then the title for the text message. Enter your text message and select the recipient's cell provider. Click 'Send Free Text Message!'
2. Open your preferred Linux Web browser and navigate to SendSMSNow. Choose your recipient's country and enter her phone number. Enter your cell number in the 'From' box and then enter the message. Click 'Send SMS.'
3. Open your preferred Linux Web browser and navigate to SMS Everywhere. Enter the 'Send to' number. Enter the message you want to send. Click 'Send Now.'