How to Send an Anonymous SMS Online

1. Find a website that will allow you to send an anonymous SMS. Several that you can use include Text4Free.net, SendSMSNow, or OnlineTextMessage. These are free services as of 2010, and you do not need to register or leave a return phone number or email address. Your text message will be anonymous.
2. Go to the site and type in the phone number of where the anonymous text is to be sent. Select the cell phone service provider from the drop-down box.
3. Write your message in the box provided. You can use up to 140 character. Then type in the captcha code, if needed. This is the box with the random numbers or letters that appear at the bottom of the screen. This prevents people from using automated programs to send to spam. Click the 'Send' button to send your message.

How to Send an SMS to a Grameen Phone

Send free SMS messages to Bangladesh
1. Navigate to http://smsfree4all.com/free-sms-bangladesh.php on the Internet. This site provides free SMS and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) to sites around the world.
2. Enter the Grameen phone number in the 'Send SMS to Number' field. Select 'Grameen Phone (17)' from the drop-down box.
3. Enter your text message. Under the 'Enter Text Message' field is a verification code. Enter the verification code as it is shown and click on 'Submit.'

How to Send Free SMS From PCs to Mobiles

Txt 2 Day
1. Go to txt2day.com (see Resources). On the right side of the page, you will see the SMS generator. Read the terms and conditions before moving forward to the next step.
2. Go to the SMS generator and enter the cell phone number you want to text. Entering your return e-mail address is optional, though doing so lets your contact send a reply. If you do not enter your e-mail address, she cannot reply to you.
3. Select the cell phone provider of your contact. Enter your text message in the field provided. Do not go over the maximum allowance of 140 characters.
4. Answer the anti-spam problem. Agree to the terms of service and click 'Send It.'
Sea SMS
5. Go to seasms.com (see Resources). Scroll down the page to 'Send Free SMS.'
6. Select your destination on the map. Select the recipient's cellular operator from the list provided.
7. Type your message in the 'Message' field. Enter the recipient's cell phone number, including area code, in the 'To' field. Type your name in the 'Your Name' field, then select 'Send.'
Online Text Message
8. Go to onlinetextmessage.com ( see Resources). On the right side of the page you will see the generator.
9. Enter the mobile number, including area code, in the first field. Enter your e-mail address in the next field. Include a subject in the 'Subject' field, then select the carrier of the cell phone you are SMS messaging to.
10. Inserting a quick text is optional if you do not want to type your message out. Proceed to enter your message in the 'Enter Message' field. The maximum number of characters for each SMS message is 100.

How to Send Receive Text Messages Through the Internet

Sending a Text From Your Cell Phone to a Computer
1. Select the option for 'New Message' or 'New Text Message' on your cell phone.
2. Enter an email address in the 'To' field instead of a cell phone number. For example, if you wish to text your friend at AOL, you would enter 'myfriend@aol.com,' where your friend's email address replaces the 'myfriend' section.
3. Type your message and press 'Send' when finished. Your text message will show up in the recipient's email program as a regular email.
Sending a Text From Your Computer to a Cell Phone
4. Open your email program and compose a new message.
5. Enter the cell phone number of the recipient in the 'To' field with the mobile carrier information after the @ symbol. For example, to send a text to a Verizon phone, enter '1234567890@vtext.com,' where the numbers are replaced by the actual cell phone number. Each carrier has its own unique email address that can be obtained from the carrier's website.
6. Compose your message. Most carriers only allow text messages of up to 140 characters in length, so keep your message brief.
7. Click 'Send.' The recipient will receive your email message as a text message on his cell phone.

How to Track a SafeLink Phone

1. Go to the Online SafeLink enrollment status tool (See Resources).
2. Enter your SafeLink enrollment ID. You received your enrollment ID at the time you applied for SafeLink services. If you can't locate your enrollment ID, you can enter your date of birth, the last four digits of your Social Security number and your ZIP Code.
3. Click the 'GO' button for detailed information about the status of your SafeLink application. If SafeLink has approved your application, the enrollment status tool will provide tracking information for your SafeLink phone. This tracking information includes details about the expected delivery date of your phone.

How to Accept Collect Calls From Inmates on a Cell Phone

1. Obtain a credit card or bank card. When an inmate calls you through a third party operator you will have to provide a credit card or bank card number to be billed before the call will be connected.
2. Find a third party provider to place the call for the inmate. These third party providers, such as 1-800-Call-4-Less, provide an 800 number for the inmate to dial from prison. The call is free for the inmate to place. As of 2010, your credit card will be charged rates of around $0.25 a minute for the call.
3. Provide the inmate with your cell phone number and the third party operator 800 number. The inmate will need to provide your cell number to the third party operator. The operator will then call your cell phone and complete the payment information before connecting you to the inmate.

How to Send Text Messages Larger Than 160 Characters

1. Type your text message like you normally would, disregarding how long it is.
2. Send the message to your recipient. If the text is longer than 160 characters, it will go through to the recipient in more than one message. For example, if you send a message between 161 and 320 characters, it will be sent in two messages.
3. Go to the 'Outbox' section of your phone and double check to make sure your message of over 160 characters went through. It will be listed as being sent in the 'Outbox.'