How to Send Text Messages Using Microsoft Outlook

1. Discover which cell-phone carriers your friends use. Each carrier has a different SMS (short message service) formatting, so you'll need that information in order to use the SMS service.For example, on the Sprint system, formatting is: cellphonenumber@messaging.sprintpcs.comOther popular service formats include: T-Mobile: @tmomail.comAT&T: @txt.att.netNextel: @messaging.nextel.comVerizon: @vtext.com (text only)Cingular: @cingularme.com
2. Save the 'cellphone@' formatting in Microsoft Outlook's Contact list. Click Contacts, then New. This way, you don't have to remember the correct formatting for everyone's service carrier.
3. Launch Microsoft Outlook and compose your SMS (short message service) message by clicking 'New' and then 'Message.' Write a message as you would any other email, but keep in mind that most text messages have a limited number of characters (usually about 160).
4. Remember that any replies to your text message will come into your email inbox, not your cell phone. So if you're waiting for a callback on a job interview or a date, you had better stay close to the computer.

How to Find the Owner's Name of a Cell Phone for Free

Use a Reverse Cell Phone Search
1. Choose a website to do a reverse cell phone search. From there, you can find out the owner's name and street address. Some examples include Cell Reverse Search, Reverse Phone Detective and Intelius.
2. Enter the owner's phone number. Click 'Search.'
3. Wait for the results to load on the next page. Click on the owner's name. Write down the contact information.
Call the Owner's Cell Phone Provider
4. Locate the cell phone owner's cell phone provider. For example, it may have the name, 'AT&T' or 'Verizon Wireless' on the phone. It may be located on the back or the front of the phone.
5. Contact the cell phone provider. You may find it in the contact list. Alternatively, you can look on the cell phone provider's website for the contact information.
6. Tell the representative that you found someone's phone. Give the phone number, and any other additional information the representative may need. The representative will then give you instructions on how to return the phone to the owner.

How to Make Unlimited Phone Calls on the Internet for Free

1. Download and install a VoIP application on your computer/phone (for instance Skype, Google Talk or Yahoo Messenger). The links to downloading these applications are provided in the Reference section. You can choose any application that both you and your friend want to use.
2. Get your friend to install the same application on his phone. Keep in mind that you both require Internet service on your phones to make the free calls.
3. Launch the installed application on your PC or hand-held.
4. Create an account on the application by clicking the “Register” button. Provide a new user name and password to access the account. Have your friend register the same way.
5. Add your friend by clicking the “Add Contact” button. Search your friend by providing the email address or log-in name.
6. Click the “Call”/“Voice chat” button next to the contact after adding your friend. Your unlimited free call will then be connected.

How to Send Free SMS to Syria

1. Register for a site that offers free text messaging to Syria if registration is required (see Resources.) You may have to include your name, email address and cellular information.
2. Select the mobile carrier of the person in Syria who you're texting. Enter her phone number, country code first.
3. Type your text message in the box provided. Do not go over 160 characters, because that is the standard length for a text message.
4. Hit send. Your friend should be able to reply to you through the website you've signed up for or via your email. You will have to use the site each time you wish to send a text.

What Is a SMS Phone Number?

Usage
SMS is an acronym for Short Message Service. SMS is a standardized communication involving the transfer of short text messages between cellular phone users. With yearly usage well into the trillions of messages, SMS is easily the most prevalent form of modern communication in the world. To date, nearly 120 million U.S. cellular phone subscribers use SMS messaging.
A recent Nielsen study indicates that SMS messaging is more widely used than the standard phone call. Among some age groups, SMS messaging is used nearly exclusively. The study found that U.S. subscribers between the ages of 13 and 17 sent an average of 1,742 SMS messages per month, in direct contrast to 231 voice calls in the same period.
Targeting Audiences
For most consumers, the SMS phone number is simply their mobile phone number. With the growing awareness that SMS communication holds a global and growing share in the communications market, however, various entities have been adopting short codes to generate revenue in exchange for value-added services.
A short code is essentially a mobile telephone number that, being significantly shorter than an average number (typically 4 to 6 digits in length), is designed to be easier to remember. They frequently are chosen to numerically represent words or phrases that make them easier for the intended user to retain and utilize.
Short Code
A short code is usually connected with an automated service, which stores the sender's SMS phone number in order to generate content-based SMS messages. This allows marketing companies to narrowcast with remarkable specificity. For example, a short advertisement may be aired during a prime time police drama stating, 'Text 'police' to 12345 to receive the latest updates about the cast of tonight's show and get in on the case.' Upon receiving SMS messages, the automated service connected with it adds the sender's phone number to a database for the generation of automatic messages. These messages are sent to supplement, in this case, viewing of the show. Such interaction is highly useful for marketing trend analysis, in addition to maintaining audience interest. Also, subscribers can be charged higher rates for messages sent to short codes, allowing for even more revenue generating potential.
Continuing Trend
SMS communication dominates the global communication market. Far from showing any indication of lessening, current trends indicate SMS shall continue to grow exponentially. With its convenience and multipurpose applications, SMS messaging seems to be the way we all want to communicate.
Distance
Perhaps an implied statement of our desire for emotional distance in communication, the growing trend in SMS messaging seems to speak less about our desire to connect, and more about our desire for control. A text message can be sent in seconds, and covertly. We need no longer spend 5 protracted minutes actually talking to loved ones or coworkers. We can, instead, convey exactly the information we wish to share at the time we wish to share it. As with many steps in the evolution of communication, it seems with SMS messaging, the more we talk, the less we connect.

How to Obtain Cell Phone Records

1. Contact your wireless carrier. Most wireless carriers will allow you to access your call records through an online account. These records can then be downloaded to your computer and printed for your personal use.
2. Order copies of your billing statements. Billing statements will show the quantity of minutes used, amount of text messages sent, and many companies will list your outgoing call history for that statement period. Billing statements, however, do not usually itemize incoming call information.
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Obtain professional help. If the records you are trying to obtain are not your own, you may need to contact a private investigator. Private investigators are commonly used to recover cell records in relation to law suits, custody disputes and divorces. Private investigators are familiar with the laws governing phone records and will work within the law to obtain the records needed. Contact a private investigator in your area through a website like www.Pinow.com which allows you to search by type of investigation and zipcode. You can also look in your local phone directory under private investigator, or enter private investigator and your city into a search engine.
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Use a reverse phone number look up database. If you are receiving offensive phone calls you can find a reverse phone number lookup database online (See Resources). Enter a phone number in their search field to gather information. Charges for this service will vary depending on how much information you desire and how many cell numbers you want to have searched. There are many companies online offering this service, but it is up to you to know the legality of the searches you are conducting.
5. Use a forensic evaluation. For phone records of a suspected cheating spouse, dishonest teenager or untrustworthy employee, you can perform a forensic evaluation on the phone which retrieves dialed and received calls as well as deleted information such as text messages and call logs. To do a forensic evaluation, the phone must be in your name. This is why forensics is a popular choice for spouses, employers and parents. Contact companies such as www.Investigation.com and www.Paraben-Consulting.com to inquire about forensic evaluation services.

How to Receive SMS Text Messages

Receiving a Text Message
1. Check with your cellular service provider to make sure that your phone can receive text messages. Ask if there is an extra fee you must pay for this service, and pay the fee if you would like to receive texts. You should also confirm what limitations there might be for the number of text messages you can send on your phone plan monthly.
2. Other phones will be able to send text messages to your phone number. To receive SMS messages from an email account, the sender will have to send the message to your phone's email address. If you don't know this email address, use your phone to text message an email to yourself or one of your contacts. The phone's email address will display in the 'from' part of the email.
3. When receiving a text, your phone will alert you that you have received a new text message, and will display the name, email or phone number of the person who sent you the message. You will have the option to view the message now or later.
4. To see the message immediately, select 'View Now.' You will immediately be able to read the message.
5. To read the message later, select 'View Later.' A little icon, usually of an unopened letter, will remain on your phone's screen as a reminder to read the message.
6. To read the new message, go to your phone's message inbox, and open it. The new message will be there.