How to Send Text Messages From the Web to MetroPCS Phones

1. Select an online text messaging service. There are many services available (see Resources).
2. Type the 10-digit number of the MetroPCS phone under the phone number box. Do not include any hyphens, parentheses, or the 1 in front of the number.
3. Select MetroPCS as the carrier.
4. Type your text message in the message box.

How to Order an Annual Credit Report by Phone

1. Call each of the three big credit agencies. The first, Equifax, can be reached at (800) 685-1111. The second, Experian, can be reached at (888) 397-3742. The third, TransUnion, can be reached at (800) 916-8800.
2. Give each company the information they request. This will include your Social Security number and the last few addresses you've lived in if you're moved in the last few years. Be sure you have your information on hand when you call.
3. Make sure it has been at least a year since the last time you requested a credit report over the phone. If you requested one less than a year ago, you will have to pay each company for your credit report.

How to Earn Free Minutes on ATT Prepaid Phones

1. Contact AT&T Wireless and ask about adding a data plan to your phone. Sometimes, AT&T may have promotions that add free minutes to your phone when signing up for a data plan.
2. Renew your current mobile plan. AT&T may add free minutes to your phone when you purchase additional minutes or reactivate your cell phone.
3. Purchase a new mobile phone. Buy a prepaid phone on the AT&T website or at participating retail stores. Upon purchase, you will automatically receive free minutes on your phone.
4. Sign up for promotions with AT&T. Register by telephone or through the AT&T website. You may receive promotions and offers by mail or email for free minutes.

How Can I Track a Cell Phone Using Satellite?

1. Find GPS tracking software. Some of the most popular include Mologogo, Instamapper, and BuddyWay (see References below). These will allow you to follow your phone wherever it goes using your phone's existing GPS chip to send a signal to a satellite. This in turn sends a signal back to Earth and shows the phone's location via the Internet. As of 2010 all of these services are free.
2. Sign up for the GPS service of your choice on its website and providing an e-mail address, user name, password and your cell phone number. You will receive a text message within a few minutes giving you a URL where you can download your software to your phone.
3. Install the software on the phone, then restart the phone.
4. Boot up your computer, PDA, or another web-enabled cell phone and log in to the GPS website. You should see a map and a blinking red dot with your user name next to it. This is the phone you are tracking as seen by the satellite. You can now follow the phone anywhere it goes.

How to Unlock an ATT Cell Phone for Free

1. Find the 15-digit IMEI, or international mobile equipment identifier, code. Most often, this is located under the battery above the bar code. Write down the code and save it for later.
2. Determine the make and model of your phone. This is usually found somewhere on the phone. Write this information down as well, such as LG Shine (CU720).
3. Call AT&T's customer service center at 800 331 0500 to see if the company can provide an unlock code. Mention the make, model and IMEI of your phone.

How to Jailbreak a Cell Phone

How to Jailbreak an iPhone
1. Plug iPhone into computer via USB cable. iTunes will recognize the device. When connected to iPhone, iTunes automatically backs up iPhone contents unless set otherwise. If iTunes does not automatically back up the contents, click the device on the left side of the iTunes application. When the device contents pop up on the screen, click 'Sync.'
2. Download the Spirit jailbreak application from SpiritJB.com. After the download, a small pop-up window will read 'iPhone Connected.'
3. Click 'Jailbreak' on the screen. After clicking 'Jailbreak,' do not touch the device until it reads 'Restore Complete.' When the device restarts, a new application, Cydia, will appear on the home screen. Cydia is another application store, but it consists of free, unauthorized and third-party applications. Once the device is restarted, and Cydia is available to use, the jailbreak is complete.

How to Get a Free Cell Phone w/ Free Coverage and Free Minutes

1.
Lifeline Assistance is part of a program that was created by the government to provide discounted or free telephone service to income-eligible consumers. To make this free service available to income eligible customers, SafeLink Wireless offers Lifeline Service. Through SafeLink's Lifeline Service you will receive FREE cellular service, a FREE cell phone, and FREE Minutes every month! SafeLink Wireless Service does not cost anything - there are no contracts, no recurring fees and no monthly charges.Any Minutes you do not use will roll-over. Features such as caller ID, call waiting and voicemail are all also included with your service. If you need additional Minutes, you can buy TracFone Airtime Cards at any TracFone retailer Walmart, Walgreens, Family Dollar, etc). SafeLink Airtime Cards will be available soon.You cannot participate in Lifeline through another long distance carrier if you want to participate in Lifeline through this program.
2. Go to the SafeLink Wireless website that is listed below. Enter your zipcode, and click on 'Go' to begin the process.
3. On the second page, click on the tab that says 'Apply'.
4. Fill out your contact information, your social security number, and give a street address instead of a post office box, and click on continue.
5. Enter your identifying information, and click on submit. You will need to submit proof that you are receiving assistance from the government, such as Food Stamps, Public Assistance, or HUD. You will need to give your social security number. The site is secure, and this is verified by Equifax. Click on the padlock icon at the bottom of your screen for more security information if you are concerned about submitting your social security number online, or enroll by telephone, calling 1-800-977-3768.
6. Make sure that you are not enrolled in Lifeline through another telephone provider.