How to Send SMS Text Via Google Email

1. Open a Web browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari and access the Google Email website.
2. Log in to your Google Email account using your username and password.
3. Click 'Compose Mail' to open a blank email message to send as an SMS text.
4. Enter the recipient's mobile address in the 'To' field. The address is a combination of the mobile phone number and the SMS gateway. The SMS gateway acts in the same manner as the domain in an email address. The gateway varies by carrier and may be found using the listing provided by Email-Unlimited. An example address for a Midwest Wireless recipient would be phonenumber@clearlydigital.com.
5. Enter the SMS text in the body of the email. Depending on the recipient's mobile carrier, messages that are longer than 160 characters may be truncated.
6. Click 'Send' to deliver the SMS text to the recipient via your Google Email account.

How to Trace International Phone Numbers

1. Redial the number by pressing the Redial button to automatically, or dial the number seen on your caller ID to call back the number. Although this is one of the easier ways to quickly trace an international phone number, it can also incur unexpected long-distance charges.
2. Find the country code. It's helpful to know from which country the call originated for tracing an international number trace (Step 3). For example, Countrycallingcodes.com offers a reverse code lookup that identifies the country.
3. Trace the number. There are online searches that offer reverse international number searches. For example, at 411.com you can find online telephone directories for different countries, some of which offer reverse phone number searches. Also, at Tp2location.com you can trace the geographical location for an international phone number.
4. Find international telephone directories. Numberway.com provides links to a wide variety of online international telephone directories, some of which offer reverse number lookups. After you select a country on the web page, additional information for that country displays, such as descriptions of different regions in the country, types of directories, and instructions for using them.
5. Hire a private investigator. If you're having trouble tracing an international phone number, consider hiring a private investigator. Many investigators have the background and international resources to help quickly identify a phone number. To find an experienced investigator, contact your state professional private investigator association and request an investigator who can help you trace an international phone number.

How to Unlock Metro PCS Cellphones

1. Remove your phone's battery cover to obtain your phone's IMEI number. The IMEI will be located on the compliance panel inside the battery compartment. Write the number down and replace the battery. Power on the device.
2. Dial '611' and press 'Send' to reach Metro PCS customer service. Request the device's unlock code and instructions. If the customer service agent cannot tell you your specific device's unlock code, you will have to obtain it online.
3. Obtain your unlock code from the Internet (see Resources). Be prepared to enter your IMEI and email address to receive the code and code entry instructions. Follow the code entry instructions that you obtain from the unlock code site itself or in the email from the site. The instructions differ depending on your device's model.
4. Insert the SIM card from the alternative mobile provider after you unlock the device. Power on the phone. The device will boot up and connect to the alternative network.

How to Download Free Ringtones From a Metro PCS Phone

1. Go to a website that offers free ringtones for download and locate the ringtone that you wish to download to your Metro PCS phone. Find a ringtone by browsing the website by music category, or search for a specific song title by inputting it into the website’s search bar.
2. Click on the free ringtone that you want and then input your cell phone number into the provided text box before clicking “Send” to have the free ringtone texted to your Metro PCS phone.
3. Click “View” on your Metro PCS phone to view the text message when you receive it, and then click “OK” on “Download” to download the free ringtone to your Metro PCS phone.

How to Send Instant Text Messages

Phone to Phone
1. Select the 'Contacts' list on the phone's menu. It may be called 'People' or another similar word to describe the contacts listed on the phone.
2. Select the person to whom you want to send the text message. If this person is not in the contacts list, enter his phone number (including area code). Some phones will bring up a sub-menu that allows you to choose between making a call and sending a text message (which may be referred to as 'Messaging'). Select 'New Message,' 'Create New Message' or similar wording.
3. Use the phone's keyboard or numeric pad to enter the text message to be sent. Select 'Send' to send the text message.
Computer to Phone
4. Open a web browser and go to text4free.net, onlinetextmessage.com or any similar online texting website (see References for links). Most of these websites do not require you to sign up for an account, although signing up usually is free and offers extra benefits, such as the ability to track text messages you've sent.
5. Enter the number of the cell phone you want to text. Select the carrier of the recipient. If you don't know which carrier the recipient uses, you can use phonedetective.com or another comparable website to find the carrier name associated with that number.
6. Enter your name, subject and any other requested information. The body of the text message may be limited to a certain number of characters. If applicable, attach the file you want to add to the text message.
7. Accept the user agreement/terms of use, enter the verification code and click the 'Send Message' button.

How to Send Free SMS to Nepal

1. Use SMSFree4All (see Resources). This site will allow you to send free messages to Nepal as well as 30 other countries around the world. Enter the five- to eight-digit phone number, select the Nepalese telecom company and type in the text message. Enter the verification code and click 'Submit.'
2. Go to FreeSMS2Mobile (see Resources). This site does not require registration. Choose Nepal as the country. Enter the local number. Write a message of up to 197 characters and click 'Send.'
3. Go to NepalOnline and register (see Resources). You will need to enter your name, password and email address, as well as your physical address. Once you have registered you will be able to send text messages to any phone in Nepal free of charge.

How to Send Automated Telephone Calls for Free Over the Web

Using Phonevite
1. Go to the website Phonevite (see Resources), and click 'Signup Now.'
2. Enter your email address, user name and password to sign up on the website.
3. Enter the phone number where you want to send the automated phone alert, in 'Phonevite Express' box under 'Enter your friends' phone numbers.' You can type up to 25 numbers, each separated by comma.
4. Set up a schedule if you want by clicking 'Click to Schedule' and provide the time and date. Otherwise, the call will be made and the message delivered instantly.
5. Click 'Next.'
6. Record your message using a computer microphone or your phone.
7. Confirm that the message is to be sent. It will then be delivered to all the recipients.
Using One Call Now
8. Go to the website One Call Now and click 'Make an Account.' You will be walked through the signup procedure. Your first few calls will be for free.
9. Log in to the website using your user name and password, and enter the numbers of all the people you want to send automated messages to. If it's a large list, you can send it to the company on Excel and it will enter the numbers the first time for free.
10. Dial the toll-free number of One Call Now (877-698-3262), and record the message you want to send. One Call Now will then immediately deliver the message to the entire group.
Using Call Em All
11. Go to the website Call Em All, and click the 'Sign Up' button. Enter your login information to make your account. You will be allowed to make a few automated calls for free initially.
12. Click the 'Upload' button, and add the file that contains your contacts. The file could be an Excel spreadsheet file (XLS or CSV). Call Em All will then check for invalid and duplicate numbers, and will let you have a preview before they're imported.
13. Click the 'Upload Audio File' button, and upload your recorded voice message. You can record the message beforehand using Windows' voice recorder located in 'Start,' 'All Programs,' 'Accessories.'
14. Confirm that you want to send the recorded message to all the recipients. Call Em All can call 150,000 numbers an hour, and your calls will be made in seconds. You can track the progress on your account, as Call Em Free provides real time service.