How to Trace a Text From a Pinger Account

1. Visit a reverse cell phone directory online. Most directories will charge you a fee to use this service. There are user-generated sites (see Resources) that are free to use but lack extensive information. If you are unable to identify the person sending you text messages, Textfree allows you the ability to block any unwanted text messages.
2. Open the Textfree application and find the text message you would like to block. Slide your finger across the screen. You will see a red 'Delete' button pop up on the screen.
3. Press the 'Delete' button with your finger. A blue box will pop up with three options: 'Just Delete,' 'Block User,' and 'Cancel.'
4. Press the 'Block User' button with your finger. This will prevent the user from sending you anymore text messages.

How to Send a SMS to Yahoo Messenger

1. Log into Yahoo Messenger.
2. Right click on the name of the contact who you want to send an SMS to. Select 'Contact Details' from the menu that appears.
3. Enter the contact's mobile phone number into the 'Mobile Number' field on the Contact Details card. Include the country dialing code (in the U.S. this is '+1') before the number. Click the 'Save' button.
4. Click 'Actions,' followed by 'Send an SMS Message' while on the main Yahoo Messenger screen.
5. Click on the name of the contact or contacts you wish to send an SMS to. Click 'OK' after you have selected the proper contact.
6. Type the message into the Yahoo Messenger message field, just as you normally type messages.
7. Press 'Send' to deliver an SMS to the designated contact's mobile phone.

How to Dial Toll Free 800 Numbers in Europe

1. Find the toll free 800 number you want to call. If you are recharging a phone card or calling a credit card company, the phone number is typically listed on the back of the card.
2. Dial '00' on your telephone. This is the international access code you must use to call outside of the country.
3. Dial '1.' This is the international country code for the United States.
4. Dial the remainder of the 800 number you want to call. For example, to reach a toll free 800 number in the United States, you would dial 001-800-999-9999.
5. Dial 0800 plus the number you want to reach if you are dialing a toll free 800 number in England.

How to Receive Free International SMS

From SendSMSNow
1. Go to the 'Send SMS Now' website.
2. Click on the 'Register Now' button in the center of the page.
3. Enter the required information. You must enter a username, password, e-mail address, first and last name, gender, city, country and date of birth.
4. Read and agree to the 'Terms and Conditions' section of the page to complete the registration. Once you have created your log-in information, you may begin to send and receive text messages.
5. Enter the captcha security code and then click on the 'Register' button.
6. Instruct your friend or family member to register for SendSMSNow as well. In order to receive free text messages, each party must create a login with the website and send the messages through the SendSMSNow website, otherwise the cell phone carrier may charge the party who does not register. You may elect to receive your text messages to your e-mail box or cell phone.
From TxtDrop
7. Instruct the sender to visit the 'TxtDrop' website and send you messages from the website. TxtDrop does not require registration and both parties do not need to sign up to use the website.
8. Inform your friend of your phone carrier. He will need it to use the website.
9. Tell your friend or family member that he must enter his name, your phone number (including your country code), your phone carrier and his message.
10. Tell him to click 'Send' once he has completed the message. The text message will be sent directly to your phone at no charge to you or the sender.
From SendAFreeSMS
11. Go to the 'Send a Free SMS' website.
12. Enter your information into the registration form on the main page. You will need to enter your name, cell phone number, and e-mail address, select your country and choose a pin code.
13. Click the 'Submit' button once you have completed the registration form. Once you have created your account, you may begin to send and receive text messages.
14. Instruct your friend or family member to register for SendAFreeSMS as well. In order to receive free text messages, each party must create a login with the website and send the messages through the SendAFreeSMS website, otherwise the cell phone carrier may charge the party who does not register. You may elect to receive your text messages to your e-mail box or cell phone.

How to Get Sprint to Let You Upgrade Early

1. Determine how much time is left on your contract. Log on at mysprint.com under 'my account.' Sprint will typically allow early upgrades if the account is eligible in one to three months. Any longer may take some heavy negotiating and patience.
2. Check if the account is in good standing. Sprint requires that all accounts be in good standing before an upgrade -- early or otherwise. There should be no past due balances or late payments. Sprint is more apt to help customers that pay their bill in full and on time each cycle.
3. Visit your local Sprint store. Locations can be found at sprint.findlocation.com. Another option is to call Sprint at 1-800-SPRINT-1.
4. Explain the situation. Let the representative know if you haven't had any recent upgrades or have an older model phone. Sprint tends to offer early upgrades to customers who only upgrade when their phone is getting older and on the verge of dying.
5. Check for a Premier Status. Sprint offers a loyalty program to customers who have been with the company for 10 or more years. However, those who have been with Sprint for at least three months and have data plans of $69.99 on a single line or $99.99 on a shared line have the possibility of becoming a Premier Customer.The perk of this status is the eligibility of upgrading 10 months sooner.
6. Consider an upgrade discount. Accounts that have been opened for at least one year are eligible for an upgrade discount. This is slightly different because you can save $150 on a regularly-priced phone with a two-year contract. A one-year contract can save $75 off of a regularly-priced phone. This program is only available to those purchasing a data plan priced $39.99 or higher.

How Can I Look Up a Phone Number for Free?

Phone Book
The phone book has been around for a long time, and even though most phone book companies had to establish strong Internet counterparts to survive, the printed phone book is still a good option to use for finding a phone number for free. The printed phone book is broken up into the white pages for residential, blue pages for government and yellow pages for business. The phone book also has maps of the local area, listings of all of the emergency phone numbers you will need and in some cases coupons that can save you money when you buy a product or use a service.
Internet
The Internet has become one of the premier sources of information for people all over the world. Not only can you use websites designed for looking up phone numbers to find the person or business you are looking for, you can also use the major search engines to find a company website. When you are on a company website you can find the phone number to the department you are looking for, and it is all at no charge to you. If you would like to make your Internet phone number look-up experience truly free, then do your searching from a computer at the library where you can access the Internet without having to pay the bill.
Business Directory
If you spend any time at your local supermarket or shopping mall, you may have noticed publications offered for free that list businesses of all kinds. Sometimes you can find free publications that list people within a specific industry such as real estate agents or lawyers. These business directories are a good resource for finding information on a company along with their contact information. Similar to the phone book, these publications sometimes offer coupons and specials that you can redeem when you call.

How to Unlock a Cingular 6515 Ipaq Cell Phone with Free Codes

1. Contact the original service provider for the unlock code, and provide them with information they'll request, which proves that you're the owner of the phone.
2. Insert the non-supported SIM into the Cingular iPAQ 6515.
3. Power the handset on.
4. Enter the unlock code provided by the original service provider when prompted.