The Best Ways to Send Text Messages to Large Groups

Non-smartphone
Just as cell phone models vary by brand and wireless carrier, specific instructions will also be different. Refer to your cell phone manual or user guide for instructions on how to send a text message to multiple recipients.
BlackBerry
Go to your Main Menu and select your Contacts icon. Click the BlackBerry logo button to pull up the 'Contacts Menu' options. Select 'New Group' from that menu. Type in a name for your group then begin adding members into your group by selecting contacts listed in your phone book. Save your new group. Once saved, go back to your 'Home' screen and click on the 'Text Messages' icon. Click the BlackBerry logo button and select 'Compose Text Message.' A popup window will appear for you to add contacts for recipients of your text message. Type in the name of the group you just created and confirm. Type your text message and send. Everyone listed in that group will receive your text message.
iPhone
Before you can send a text message, you must first turn on the 'Group Messaging' feature on your iPhone. You can do this under the 'Settings' menu. Unlike the BlackBerry, you must manually enter the mobile number for each recipient you would like to send your text message to. If you plan on sending mass text messaging often, you can save time with future texts by first saving cell phone numbers in your Contacts.
Computer
Wireless carriers also provide customers with the service to send text messages online. Log on to your mobile carrier website and place your mouse over the 'Services' link from the main navigation menu. In the pull down menu, select the link for 'Send a Text Message' -- or similar titled link. Type in the 10-digit cell phone number or mobile phone email address for the first recipient you'd like to send a text message to in the 'Send To:' field. As you type additional phone numbers or email addresses, separate each with a comma. Type in your name or your own 10-digit cell phone number in the 'From:' field. Type your message in the 'Your Message:' field, then press the 'Send' button. You can only send SMS (text only) messages online with no media attachments, such as photos or videos.

How to Send Games to a Cell Phone

1. Open a web browser. Navigate to your service provider's cell phone game web page. Click to select the game you want for your phone.
2. Find your model of cell phone and click on it. You may be notified that the game you want is not available for your particular phone. If so, select a different game.
3. Click to add the game to your shopping cart or to buy the game immediately. The process will vary depending on your cell phone provider.
4. Enter your cell phone number when prompted. Depending on the provider, you may need to pay for the game immediately or you may have the cost of the game added to your cell phone bill. When you have made (or set up) any required payment the game will be sent from the service provider to your cell phone.
5. Set up the game on your cell phone according to the installation instructions.

How to Get Free Cell Service

1. Familiarize yourself with participating states. As of 2010, SafeLink offers service in Ala, Ark, Conn, D.C, Del, Fla, Ga, Ill, La, Mass, Md, Ma, Mich, Miss, Mo, Nev, N.H, N.J, N.Y, N.C, Oh, Pa, R.I, S.C, Tenn, TX, VA, Wash, W.Va, Wis and Puerto Rico. Eligibility is determined by the state in which you reside, but generally, if you are currently receiving public assistance such as Food Stamps, Medicaid or Tempary Assistance Needy Families, you may qualify for the service. Contact SafeLink (WWW.SAFELINKWIRELESS.COM) to verify your eligibility.
2. Find a copy of your last tax return; SafeLink will require you to provide proof of your household income. If you don't have you last tax return you may also use last three pay check stubs.
3. Choose your calling plan. SafeLink offers three calling plans, but depending on your income, you may be limited in what plans to you may choose from. SafeLink uses that discount that the FCC used to give on a land line service to purchase minutes for your wireless service. For example; if you have an income of $1,000 per month, the FCC may have given you a $30.00 per month discount on your land line service. SafeLink will take that $30.00 and purchase minutes for your wireless phone instead. Your neighbor may have an income on $800 per month. The FCC might give him a bigger discount, maybe $70.00 per month; therefor your neighbor would be eligible for a larger wireless plan that you.

How to Make Your Own Phone Screen Saver for Free

Cell Phone Screensaver with Zedge
1. Sign up at the Zedge website by clicking 'Sign up' on the home page. Fill in all of the required information, including the type of phone you own. Click 'Tools' from the bar at the top, then scroll down and click on 'Screen Saver Maker.'
2. Select the desired animation for your screen saver. You will be guided in also selecting a background color and font type. When the 'Text color' drop-down menu appears, click on it to select the font color. Open the drop-down menu at the bottom of the page to pick the screen saver size.
3. Select 'Create Screensaver' to see your screen saver. Beneath the screen saver, click the 'PC Download' button and click 'Save.' The screen saver should now be saved to your desktop.
Create Cell Phone Screen Saver with Red Dodo
4. Visit the Red Dodo website (see References) and click on a template. Pick the type of phone you have from the drop-down menu, as well as the resolution. Type the desired screen saver text.
5. Click 'Refresh Preview' to see your finished screen saver. Right-click the image and pick 'Save image as' to save it to your desktop. Use Cable or Bluetooth to transfer it to your phone.
6. Send the link where the screen saver is stored to share it with other cell phones. Create a text message with the link. The screen saver can be downloaded to the phones by opening the text message and clicking the link.
CellMind Screen Saver Maker
7. Select 'Create' from the top toolbar on the CellMind website, then select 'Make Screensavers.' Pick your desired animation and click on it. Beneath 'Browsing Options,' pick the dimensions for your phone to find a background. Click on the desired background.
8. Click the chosen font for the screen saver, then enter the screen saver text in the two 'Animation text' fields. Click on the 'Text color' drop-down menu to select a color for your text.
9. Select 'Generate' to create your screen saver. A dialog will appear telling you that it may take a few minutes to generate the screen saver. Click 'OK.' Click 'Download this screensaver' to save the screen saver to your desktop.

How to Send International Text Messages Online

1. Register on an Internet site that offers international text messaging, such as Gecko&Fly, FreeGlobeSMS or SendSMSNow (see Resources). Create a user name and password and provide an email address. Once you register, a confirmation email will be sent to your email account. Click on the confirmation link to continue.
2. Login to the website and click on 'Create a message' to start writing your text message. In the 'To' field, enter the number of the mobile phone you want your text message to go to. Select the country and mobile provider of your recipient.
3. Write your text message. Note that SMS (which stands for 'short message service') messages only allow 130 to 140 characters per message; exceeding the limit may cause the message to be divided into two parts.
4. Click 'Send' and enter the verification code once you are done with your text message. A confirmation will appear after the message has been sent.

How to Make a Gmail Account Without SMS

1. Launch your Web browser and navigate to the Google website. Click the 'Gmail' link at the top of the screen. Click the 'Create an Account' button near the bottom of the next page.
2. Enter your name, the email address you want, a password, your location and your date of birth. Select a security question and answer that will be used in the event you forget your password.
3. Type the word verification code into the input box to prove that you are human and not a bot. Review Gmail's terms of service and click the 'I Accept' button.
4. Select the 'Phone Call' option on the next page and enter your phone number in the space provided. Click 'Call.'
5. Wait for your phone to ring. This can take up to 10 minutes, although the call usually comes through in just a minute or two. An automated voice attendant will give you a four-digit code. Write it down and hang up the phone.
6. Enter the four-digit code that you just received in the verification box on the last page of the setup screen to complete process and activate your Gmail account.

How do I Call a Toll Free Number in Australia From the U.S.?

Calling Cards
Calling cards can be a cost-effective way of placing international phone calls, including those to Australia. These are prepaid cards that allow the user to make long-distance phone cards without racking up charges on your home phone bill. As you make a call, the balance is reduced in accordance with the rates and length of call. To find the best rate on calling cards, see the Resources section below.When using a calling card to dial an Australian toll-free number from the United States, you need to follow the steps laid out by the provider of the calling card. Typically, you will begin by dialing the toll-free U.S. access number for the phone card and entering a PIN when prompted. After entering the PIN found on your calling card, dial 011 + 61 (the country code for Australia) + 1800 or 1300 + the rest of the number.
Skype
Skype is an Internet-based method for making phone calls both locally and internationally. To get started, you'll need to set up a Skype account by downloading the application and following the Setup Wizard. You will also need a microphone and speakers or a webcam with microphone to conduct the call. As part of the setup process, you may be required to load your account with a minimum of $10, which can be applied to any future calls.Log into your Skype account and select 'Call Phones' on the left-hand side of the screen. Select Australia as the country you are dialing, which will automatically input the country code (+61). In the box, type in the free call number (1800-xxx-xxx), then click the green 'call' button. Your call should automatically dial. If the free call number has a 1300 prefix, it may incur a connection fee, which will be deducted from your remaining Skype credit.The difference when placing a call through Skype is that you will not have to dial 011 when placing the call, as you do when using a calling card.
Landline or Cell Phone
Calling Australia from your landline or cellular phone can vary in cost, depending on your long-distance plan. Before placing any international phone calls, consult with your long-distance or mobile provider to find out what costs are associated with dialing a toll-free number in Australia. If you decide that you would like to place the call, you will need to dial 011 + 61 + 1800 + the rest of the number.