How to Send an SMS to UAE

1. Compose a new SMS. Enter your message into the text field. Access the destination entry field of the message.
2. Enter the exit code of the country from which you are messaging. For example, enter 011 if messaging from the USA. Enter the UAE country code, 971, directly after the exit code. The country code refers to a national prefix used when calling that particular country from another. A code consisting of one, two or three digits is assigned to each country by the International Telecommunications Union for international calls.
3. Enter the recipient's phone number directly after 971. Select the 'Send' option as you would when sending a domestic SMS.
4. Access the 'Sent Messages' folder on your phone. If the message was sent successfully, it should appear in the folder.

How to Access Verizon SMS Messages

1. Press the 'Menu' key on your Verizon phone. The phone should be on the standby screen.
2. Select 'Messaging' or 'Messages' and highlight the SMS message you want to review. Press 'OK.'
3. View the entire message by scrolling through it using the arrow keys.
4. Press the 'Back' key to select another message to view.

How to Set up a Cingular SMS Message Center Number

1. Access the main menu of your phone and choose 'Messaging.'
2. Go to 'Options'/'Settings.'
3. Go to 'Advanced.'
4. Verify that the message center is: +12099042010 (West Coast) or +17045020600 (East Coast).
5. Press 'OK' to save the settings.

How to Send an MMS Message to a Cell Phone

1. Find a site that will enable you to send MMS messages free of charge. A few that you can use are Text4free, SeaSMS and SMSFree4All. All of these sites will allow you to send free SMS and MMS messages, as of 2010.
2. Go to the site and type in the phone number to which you wish to send your MMS. Select the country and the cell phone service provider (note that not all of these site allow you to send messages internationally).
3. Type in the message that you wish to send. It must be 140 characters or less.
4. Click on 'Choose' and select the file that you wish to include in the MMS from your computer. This can be a photo, sound clip or short video. The file must be 500 kilobytes or less. Enter the captcha code if required and click 'Send.'

How to Send an International SMS Text

1. Determine if your carrier provides text-message service to the country and carrier of the intended recipient.
2. Create the text message. Standard text-message limitations, including length and content, apply to international messages
3. Enter the international access code in the recipient number area. It is possible to use either '011' or the plus (+) symbol.
4. Enter the recipient's full mobile number, including country code. Press 'Send' to complete the action.

How to Make an SMS Without Showing Your Number

1. Access an SMS messaging website of your choice. Text 4 Free, Text'Em and Text For Free, are examples of websites that do not require that you disclose your cell phone number.
2. Read the terms of the service agreement.
3. Fill out the form on the website. It will include the recipient's cell phone number, cell phone provider, subject and the text message.
4. Verify that you typed the information correctly and click 'Send.' A confirmation will load confirming the SMS message was sent.

How to Send Receive SMS Online for Free

1. Go to a website that offers free text messaging service such as 411SMS, Chikka or TextEm.
2. Register your mobile number on the site that you choose. You will also need to provide a user name, password and email address. After you've completed the registration process, you will receive an email. Click on the link in the email to confirm your registration and log in to the website. 
3. Compose your text message. You are limited to 160 characters. Once you have composed your message, type the recipient's cell phone number into the appropriate field.
4. Enter the verification code and click 'Send.' The service will automatically send the message to your recipient. When the recipient replies to the text message, a notification will appear in a popup window on your desktop. Click on it to read the message.