How to Send a Group SMS

Using Address Book
1. Go to the main menu portion of your cell phone. Then, select 'Messaging' or 'Messages.'
2. Choose 'New text message' or 'New Msg.' Then, open 'Txt Msg.'
3. Click the 'Add' key. Then, add either numbers or people from your contact list. After doing this once, scroll down to the next slot and repeat the process. Continue doing this until you can no longer add any numbers or contact.
4. Press the 'Down' arrow. Doing so will take you to the text messaging portion of the screen. Enter your message and then press 'Send' to send the group message.
Using Groups
5. Start off on the main menu portion of your cell phone.
6. Go to the 'Contact' option.
7. Select 'Groups.' Scroll through and select one of the preset groups. Then, click the 'Add' key. The 'Contacts' screen will open.
8. Browse through the different people in the contacts list and press the 'Mark' key to add those people to the group. Press the 'Done' key when you're finished.
9. Go back to the main menu screen and select 'Messaging.' Then, choose 'Txt Msg.' Press the 'Add' key. Scroll down and select 'Group.' Browse through the people in that group that you want to receive the message. Press the 'Mark' key to add those people to the recipients' list. Click 'Done' when you're finished. Scroll down to the blank text message portion of the screen. Enter your message and then press 'Send.'

How to Find a Residential Phone Number

1. Write down the name of the person whose residential phone number you are trying to locate. This should include the full first name, surname, any middle initials they may use and if they are a Ms, Miss, Mrs., Mr., or Dr. If you are not sure of the spelling of the name, write as many variations that you can think of. This is important because if you cannot find the number with the first spelling, you can trying looking for the other spellings straight away, and not have to waste time thinking of different ways to spell the name.
2. Look in your address book to see if you have the person's address, as a street address can be very useful in finding a phone number. If you don't have the address, write down the city and state they live in.
3. Locate the telephone directory that the phone company would have left at your front door. This is only useful to find people located in the area served by the phone book, as these directories only contain numbers for people in your area. Look for the listing based upon their last name. For example, if you are looking for Jane Smith's phone number, look up Smith first and then go to first names beginning with J. However, if you do not see a match for Jane Smith at all or not at the correct address, there are other options you can try.
4. Call 411 or your local directory assistance number. The directory assistance representative will ask for the name and city and state of the person you are trying to locate. If you only know the state, he or she can look for just the name and state, but if the name is pretty common, it will be unlikely that he or she will be able to give you the correct number. These are directory assistance workers and not detectives and are unlikely to spend a lot of time trying to dissect the basic information given to them.
5. Go online and be a residential phone number detective yourself. There are many free sites that are useful in finding home phone numbers such as whitepages.com. These sites allow you to input the information you know in as many different ways as you can to try and locate the phone number. Also, this is helpful because if you are not sure which state the person is in, you can different states with their name. Again, depending on how popular the name is, there may be pages to wade through to find the correct listing. Hire a search company if you are not having any luck. You may not be able to find the number because the person has the number unlisted through the phone company. A search company such as Intellis will do a search for you for a price and as long as you have an accurate name, the firm should be able to find something; even if the address is incorrect because old addresses are usually listed in people's reports.

How to Send SMS Through Web Applications

SendSMSNow
1. Go to the website SendSMSNow (see Resources) and click on the 'Register' button to register with the website. Enter your username, password, email address, country and city in the registration form and click the 'Register' button to get registered.
2. Log into the website after registration using the login form on the left side. Enter your username and password and click the 'Submit' button.
3. Scroll down to the 'Send Free SMS' form and select the appropriate country from the 'Select Country' dropdown list. Provide the mobile number to which you want to send the SMS in the next field.
4. Type your name in the 'From' field and type the message in the 'Message' field. Click the 'Send SMS' button to send the message.
Using SpiceSMS
5. Visit the SpiceSMS website (see Resources).
6. Enter the recipient's mobile number, message and verification code from the security image.
7. Click 'Send.' Click 'Confirm -- Send SMS' on the next page to send the SMS.
IndyaRocks
8. Go to the website IndyaRocks (see Resources).
9. Register with the website to send free SMS. Click the 'Join' button and complete the registration form by providing your name, login ID, password, date of birth, gender and email address. Click the 'Join the Celebrations' button to register. This will take you to the SMS webpage.
10. Enter the mobile number of the recipient. Also, enter the SMS in the big text box below. When you're done, click the 'Send' button.

How to Send a Free Text Message to Bangladesh

1. Find websites that allow texting to Bangladesh. Three sites that you can choose from are FunSMS.net, SMSFre.com and MJoy.com (see Resources).
2. Use FunSMS. You are not required to register with this site. Begin by entering the phone details, the network provider and the message that you would like to send. Once you are finished, you will be required to enter the verification code to send the message.
3. Go to SMSfre. This website offers a phone-like interface. Enter the country code and the phone number that you are sending to (Bangladesh's code is 880). Type in your message like you would on a mobile phone. Click 'Send' and it will go to your recipient.
4. Register with Mjoy by entering your country and cell phone number. Put in the verification code and click 'Join.' You will receive an SMS with a link. Go to the link in your mobile web browser to verify your registration. Once this is done, go back to the site and create your text message and send it. It's free, and in addition to Bangladesh you can send to about 75 other countries.

How to Get a Free Verizon Phone

1. Go online to the Verizon Wireless website. Normally, the company's website features a Free Phones section. Review and pick a phone you like.
2. Visit a local Verizon store and ask a sales associate what free phones Verizon currently offers. Some free phone offers come with instant rebates and others come with deferred mail-in rebates. With the mail-in offers, you pay up front, but get your money back later. It's still free, but you have to pay out of pocket first.
3. Check for existing member discounts. If you are currently in contract with Verizon, you may qualify for dollar value discount where the company reduces the phone price. These discount qualifiers vary from year to year, but members typically qualify when their contract is close to expiring.
4. Find out your discount, then pick a phone that costs you zero out of pocket after Verizon applies your discount.

How to Fix Static in a Phone Line

1. Verify that all phone cords are securely plugged in. You should hear the plugged ends snap into place inside the wall jack and phone base. Tug on it very gently to verify that both ends are connected.
2. Disconnect the phone 's cord from the wall jack if you still hear static. Unplug the phone adapter power cord from the AC wall outlet. Unplug the adapter jack from the phone base. Wait one minute, and then replug all connections. Pick up the phone and check for a static-free dial tone.
3. Unplug the answering machine if you still hear static. Pick up the phone and check for a static-free dial tone. Repeat this process for burglar alarms, fax machines, Web and satellite TV to determine if any one of these devices or services is causing static. Contact your burglar alarm service for a replacement or suggestions on how to reduce static if that device is the source of the problem.
4. Inspect all phone line cords for extreme bends, cuts and wear. Check all of the phone cords for devices, such as fax machines and answering machines cords. Replace all damaged line cords with new, good quality ones. If you still hear static, contact your telephone company and put in a repair service ticket.

How to Make Free Phone Calls From Pay Phones

1. Call 1-800 numbers free of charge from any pay phone. Other prefixes you can dial for free include 1-888, 1-877 or 1-866.
2. Make a collect call after reading the directions on the phone box. Often, all you have to do is dial 1-800-COLLECT or 1-800-265-5328.
3. Push '0' to get an operator or dial '911' for emergency services. These calls are free. Any local calls to a hearing impaired person are free using Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
4. Use an access number provided by your long distance company to call local or long distance numbers and charge them to your regular phone bill.