How to Send International Text Messages Free of Charge

TxtDrop
1. Access the txtDrop.net website.
2. Enter your name or email address in the 'From' field.
3. Enter the phone number including the international code in the 'To' field.
4. Select the recipient's mobile service provider.
5. Enter the text message in the appropriate field, then click 'Send.'
Free SMS
6. Access the Free SMS website.
7. Select the recipient's country from the drop-down menu.
8. Enter the mobile phone number of the recipient.
9. Enter the text message in the appropriate field, then click 'Step 2.'
10. Confirm the text message, then click 'Send.'
Cloud SMS
11. Access the Cloud SMS website.
12. Enter the mobile phone number of the recipient in the appropriate field.
13. Enter the text message in the appropriate field.
14. Enter the CAPTCHA code, then click 'Send.'

How Do I Trace Anonymous Cell Phone Text Messages?

Reverse Directory Searches
If you get a text message with a phone number that is unknown to you, try a reverse-directory search. There are dozens of websites that allow users to plug in a telephone number and get at least general info about a number, including the number's city of origin and cell provider. Because most cell phones are not listed in public directory information, it may be necessary to pay a small fee to a specialized search company to conduct the search using special databases, but select which search company you use carefully to avoid being ripped off.
Cell Providers
Sometimes text messages can be sent anonymously, either through a Web interface or by means of special anonymizing technology. Call your cell-phone provider if you get harassing texts. Your carrier can provide a report detailing the sources of your calls and texts, including mobile-to-mobile texts that might not display on your phone.
Law Enforcement
If someone is stalking you by text message, file a police report. Your local law-enforcement agency has the power to track down people who use anonymous Web portals to send threatening texts. Most states have anti-cyberstalking laws that make sending harassing text messages a crime, so calling your local police department is a good first step in stopping the abuse.
Short-Term Fixes
It may take police some time to track down your anonymous correspondent. Until then, because most cell providers cannot block individual texts, you may get some relief from having all text-message services shut off on your phone for a few days. Avoid the temptation to respond in anger (many anonymous texts can't be answered anyway), and wait for the machinery of law enforcement to work through your complaint.

How to Send SMS to All Your Contacts

1. Write your text message.
2. Navigate to the 'Send to' option.
3. Select your whole contact list individually. Or, if your phone supports the option, select the 'Send to all' selection.

How to Text Message a Cellphone Using Your Computer's Instant Messenger

1. Log in to Windows Live Messenger, AIM or Yahoo Messenger.
2. Add a cell phone contact to Windows Live Messenger by clicking the 'Add' drop-down menu and then selecting 'Add a friend.' Insert a phone number with area code in the 'Enter a mobile phone number box.' Click 'Next' to add the contact. You do not need to add contacts in Yahoo Messenger or AIM to send a text message.
3. Click on the 'Friends' drop-down menu in Windows Live Messenger and select 'All.' Double-click on the cell phone number, insert your message and hit enter. In Yahoo Messenger, click 'Contacts' and then 'Send a Text message.' Insert the country code, +1, the area code and phone number in the 'To' section. In AIM, click 'File,' then 'New IM.' Insert the country code, area code and phone number.
4. Type your message and hit enter to send the message.

How to Generate SMS Updates

1. Navigate to a website on your computer's Internet browser. Select 'Get Updates' from the page's main menu or mobile phone menu.
2. Enter your 10-digit cell phone number. Select the updates you would like to receive, and then click 'Get Updates.'
3. Navigate on your phone's Web browser to the website if you have the Internet on your phone, and click on the SMS updates link. Click 'Get Updates,' and the texts will be sent to the phone that you are using.

How to Obtain Cell Phone Call Records for Free

1. Wait for your bill to come. Certain cell phone carriers provide cell phone call records for free automatically each month. These records come with each bill. If you know which date your bill usually arrives each month, wait for that day to view your cell phone call records.
2. Call your cell phone carrier customer service and ask about the specific question you have about your call record. A customer service representative usually is able to provide you with this kind of specific information over the phone at no cost to you.
3. Ask a customer service representative from your cell phone carrier to provide you with a copy of your cell phone records for free, since they messed up your bill and you want to check it. If you make it an urgent request and tell them you have every intention of paying the part of the bill that you owe, they may give you your cell phone call records for free.
4. Sign up for an online account with your cell phone provider's website. This is usually a free service. If you sign into your account and click on 'Phone Records' or a similar link you can generally find a list of the cell phone call records you are seeking for free.
5. Print out the records you find from your cell phone provider's website to obtain a hard copy of your cell phone call records for free.

How to Use Free World Dialup VoIP

Before Using FWD VoIP
1. Make sure you have registered yourself on the Free World Dialup Web site (see link below). Once you register, you will receive a confirmation by email that has your FWD number and other important information.
2. Download the Communicator software, configure it and set up the basic connection with your broadband Internet service.
3. Ensure that you have connected all necessary hardware and software that is required to use FWD VoIP, such as microphone, speakers, IP phone and so on.
4. Conduct the echo and sound test on your system to ensure that your system is call ready.
Use FWD VoIP
5. Run and launch the Communicator software. The interface of the software is user-friendly and you should be able to locate majority of the usage features without difficulty.
6. Learn how to call others using FreeWorldDialup (FWD) and other similar VoIP services. Visit the Web site and find a list of peer partners listed on the ''peering'' page. Here you will find instructions on how to dial from these networks.
7. Explore the toll free dial service of FWD. You can dial a toll free number by using the right prefix code. The FWD Web site has a detailed list of prefix codes for toll free numbers of different countries. For example, you can dial *18005558111 to call the toll free number 1-800-555-8111. You can also use *** instead of a single *. Similarly the dial prefix code for the U.K. is *44800.
8. Manage your contact list. Add buddies from other IM clients such as AIM, MSN, Yahoo, ICQ and so on. Use the IM Network from the Tools menu. Add accounts such as MSN or Yahoo, if you do not have accounts. Then simply click next and move on. To organize the account directly in the IM network, Click on ''File' and 'Account Setting'. In the open dialog box click on 'IM Network Proxies' on the left side tab.
9. Activate your FWD Voicemail. On the Web site go to Extra Features in the my.FWD tab and click Activation box. Insert a password for creating your voicemail account. To retrieve your voicemail, call 8502 and enter your voicemail password. You do not need to press the # key.
10. Enhance your FWD experience by setting a personal greeting or unavailable/busy tone on your online FWD account. Ring up the FWD number 8502. Enter your password and press 0 to enter the menu. Press 1 to record an 'Unavailable' message, Press 2 to record a 'Busy' message and press 3 to record a 'Personal welcome' greeting. Configure the settings as to when you want the callers to listen to each recording.
11. Learn how to use emails to receive new message notifications. If you have entered an email address at the time of notification, then you will receive a voicemail file as WAV attachment when someone calls you and leaves a message.