Finding Free Ringtones for MetroPCS Phones

Download Online
One of the many good things about MetroPCS is that there is a great variety of free ringtones available for this carrier, including music genres from Country to R&B. Examples of websites with free ringtones include Funtonia and Mobiles24.com. Find links in the Resources section.
Download to Your Phone
Make sure to check if the free ringtone you want to download is compatible with your particular MetroPCS cell phone. Then download free ringtones using your MetroPCS cell phone. Open the Web browser from your cell phone. Type 'wap.' and then the name of the website you will be downloading from (for example, 'wap.mobiles24.com'). Select a ringtone and click 'Save.' Note that some of the websites require a free subscription before you can begin your downloads.
New Ringtones Releases
Subscribe to a service--available through the MetroPCS website (see Resources)--that sends you updates on new ringtones. This way you will always know when new ringtones have been released.

How to Send Out a Mass SMS

1. Turn your phone on and select 'Menu,' then select 'Messages.' Use the arrow button and go to the right until you get to 'Distribution Lists,' and select it.
2. Go to 'Options' and click 'Add List.' Make up a name for the list and select 'OK.'
3. Go to 'Options' and 'View List.' Select 'Options' again, and then 'Add Contact.' Choose the person from your contacts list that you want to add to the list. Do this until everyone you want to send your bulk message to is added.
4. Go to the 'Main Menu' and then 'Messages' to create a new message. Write your message and choose 'Sending Options.' Go to 'Send to List,' and then choose the distribution list that you have created and click 'OK.'

How to Locate a Person by Phone Number for Free

Google
1. Go to Google.com and enter the phone number into the search field, then click 'Google Search.'
2. Sort through responses -- if any -- for potentially relevant information. Often, we'll see a name that looks familiar and realize it's who we had forgotten.
3. Use relevant information, such as name or place of business, to contact the person you're looking for.
Pipl.com
4. Go to Pipl.com and click 'phone' (found above the search field).
5. Enter the phone number and country (if you know it), then click 'Search.'
6. Sort through responses, if any, for names and addresses that seem feasible.

How to Receive Online SMS Messages From a Phone

1. Verify with your carrier that your phone can receive SMS or text messages. Many cellphone carriers and plans allow for SMS messaging.
2. Open your cellphone when you see that a message is received. Most cellphones will alert you when a message is received via an envelope icon and the sender's name if applicable.
3. Select 'View Message Now' or 'Read Now' on your cellphone. The message will now be displayed on your cellphone's screen.

How to Send an SMS Overseas

1. Verify that your mobile provider offers international text messaging. If it does, turn on your phone and go to the 'Main Menu' of your phone and select the Messaging menu. 
2. Go to the messaging options and select 'Create a Text Message.' Compose a text message of up to 160 characters. If you go over this limit then your message will be divided into two parts.
3. On the recipient field, enter the country code of the recipient followed by their phone number. (Country codes start with '+' and 2 digits followed by the 10-digit mobile number.)
4. Verify that you have entered the correct number and click 'Send' to start sending the text message. You will get a confirmation when the text is sent.

How to Upgrade Phones for Free

1. Check with your cell phone provider about its upgrade requirements. Most cell phone carriers allow for a free upgrade when either starting a new plan or after a two-year period.
2. Test out the free phones. Not all phones will be free of charge, but most carriers will have several models available at no cost. Try the phones, making sure the features they offer fit your needs.
3. Sign a new agreement. Whether extending your agreement with your current provider or signing a new agreement with a new carrier, you will need to sign a two-year contract to receive the phone at no cost.

Using a BlackBerry to Make a Free International Call

1. Select the communication service that is right for you. Jaxtr will provide a local number for you and the person you are calling and then the calls are connected and you are only liable for your minutes or any charges your cell phone plan will charge you for local calls. If you choose a program such as Skype Mobile, you will be using VoIP technology which does not affect your minutes.
2. Sign up for the service of your choice and download any necessary software to your phone.
3. Add your contacts. In order for calls to be free using Skype, the person you are calling must also have Skype.
4. Call your friend or loved one. Using Jaxtr he will be sent a local number via text message and you will hold on the line until the call is connected. This may take a couple of minutes to connect. Using Skype Mobile, the call will be connected like a normal everyday phone call.