How to Send a Text Message to a Cell Phone From the PSP

1. Install your 1G memory card into your PSP and turn the device on. Wait for the PSP to 'recognize' the memory card and show the screen that it is now ready for use.
2. Follow the instructions in your PSP manual to connect to the Internet. If this is the first time you have used the PSP web browser you will have to install it onto the device. If it is already installed just click on the icon to open the browser. Your PSP will either have to be connected to a router or, you must be able to access a Wi-Fi hotspot to connect.
3. Log into your email service.
4. Select 'Compose New Message' or the equivalent from your email service menu.
5. Enter the phone number and cell phone provider address in the 'To' field of the email. For example, if your friend's cell phone number was 555-555-5555 and their carrier was Verizon you would enter: 5555555555@vtext.com (for a list of adresses see the link in the resources below).
6. Compose your message and hit 'Send'. When your friend replies to you it will appear as a new email in your inbox.

How to Send SMS Using Gammu

1. Download the Gammu software (see Resources). Save the file to your desktop for easy access. Double-click the file and follow the installation wizard.
2. Select a destination on your computer's hard drive to save the software. Choose whether you want to create a new folder or whether you want to use an existing folder.
3. Select 'Typical Install' from the installation options to install all the components of the software. The other option is 'Custom Install,' which is recommended for users familiar with the Gammu software. Restart your computer after the installation is complete.
4. Attach the small end of your data cable to your phone's input jack. Attach the other end to your desktop computer or laptop's USB port.
5. Click 'Start' and 'All Programs.' Click Gammu from the list of options. You also can click the Gammu icon on your desktop.
6. Wait for Gammu to detect your cell phone. Click 'Write SMS' from the list of options. Select the contact you want from your cell phone's address book.
7. Enter a message that is less than 160 characters. Look over your message before you submit it. Click 'SEND' when satisfied.

How to Apply For a Free Phone If You Get Assistance

1. Navigate to the website for the provider of your choice. Major providers of FCC-subsidized free wireless phones include Assurance Wireless, SafeLink Wireless and ReachOut (see links in 'Resources').
2. Enter your ZIP Code to determine the availability of the program in your area, as well as how to qualify. Not all providers may be available in your area, depending on state policies and wireless coverage.
3. Complete the form, including details of your income or the assistance you receive. You must provide your Social Security number and your client ID for any state agency providing you with assistance, and may be asked to supply proof of income or assistance. You may also apply by phone at the number appearing on the provider's website.
4. Mail or fax the form, along with any requested supporting documents, to the provider. If you applied by phone or online, you may still be required to send your supporting documents by mail or fax.

How to Send an SMS to a BSNL Phone

1. Bring up the Internet on your phone or laptop PC. Navigate to SMSFree4All.com (see Resources). This is a free site that provides SMS or MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) messages to cell phone companies around the world.
2. Enter the BSNL phone number in the 'Send SMS to Number' field. Select the proper BSNL location from the pull-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 Cancel a Cell Phone Contract

1. Look for Changes in Your Initial ContractOne the easiest and most popular ways to ditch your current cell phone contract is to track any changes in the original agreement, and call the wireless provider out for the alterations. Simple changes, like an increase or decrease in text message costs, raising or lowering of the late fee or cancellation fee, and tacking on or removing additional taxes or regulatory fees are all reasons to legitimately cancel a cell phone contract and avoid the early termination fee. Even if the fees don't apply to you - say you have unlimited text messaging, and the cost of texting goes up - it's still grounds for you to get out of your contract, free and clear.Watch your monthly bill every month to check for changes; sometimes, they're so minute that they can pass right by you, even when you're looking out for them. Then, be prepared to call and argue your point, because your company's representatives have been trained to keep you with the company, even if you have a legitimate way out. Don't be surprised if the representative you reach tells you that the changes don't apply to you, so it doesn't matter. They may even argue that you have no right to cancel your contract - but don't you dare listen. No matter what the rep says, stay calm and hold your ground. Eventually, the rep will have to give in and cancel your cell phone contract. Otherwise, let the rep know that you'll be reporting them and the call to every agency that will listen and that you intend to not only cancel your contract without paying the EFT, but to report the rep for their unfair and unlawful consumer practices. That should be enough to get even the toughest representative to flip and honor their legal responsibilities.
2. Report Ridiculously Bad Service - RepeatedlyIf you've been having trouble with calls being drop continuously, or you can't get service at all at home or while at work, this may be a way for you to cancel your cell phone contract without paying the EFT. Pay attention to your service in the areas you spend the most time in - including work, school, and at home - and if you drop more calls than you connect, give your wireless provider a ring. Let them know that the 'service' they are providing is useless, and it's in violation of your contract. If you come across a representative who claims their map or grid says the service is fine, keep pushing the issue and tell them to come test the problem themselves. Don't give up until they offer you a solution, which in most cases, means they'll be letting you out of your contract scot-free, since the chances of the company spending tens of thousands to fix the actual problem seems far less appealing than losing a couple hundred dollars with you (and hey, don't be afraid to point that out, if you're not initially successful with this method).Note: At least one provider already has a standard provision in all wireless contracts preventing customers from trying to cancel their contract because of poor or no service. AT&T actually stipulates that they are merely responsible for providing you with a cell phone plan, and don't guarantee that the service will actually work. If you hit this bump, try mentioning that this particular provision is actually illegal, and thus, the entire wireless contract can be ruled void by a judge in civil court. So unless AT&T wants to pony up the cash to refund you your entire contract's costs - plus the value of the phone that you purchased - they may want to play by the rules and let you out of your contract.
3. Check the MapJust because you have decent service, doesn't mean your wireless provider has your area marked off on their map. Give the company's service grid a once-over - you can find it on their website, or ask for a paper copy at any of their stores - and see if your home or work is marked off as an 'uncovered' area. If so, give the company a ring and let them know that service isn't available per their own map in your particular area. Let them know you'll be canceling your contract in light of this discovery, and they will be waiving the early termination fee.
4. Move Off the MapIf your current area is located on your company's service grid, the next step is to remove yourself from that area. For some customers, this means picking up and moving to an entirely new location. Since it's logical to assume that you aren't going to sell your house, pack up all of your belongings, search for a new home, hire a moving company, secure a new job, and make the transition just for the sole sake of canceling your cell phone contract without paying the termination fee, you may need to settle for the next best idea: move your cell phone bill's mailing address. If you redirect your mail to, say, your parents' house, or a sibling or other family member or friend's house, and they happen to live outside the service area of your contract's capabilities, then your wireless company will almost definitely let you out of the contract without penalty. Be prepared to back up your claims, however; your wireless company is likely going to ask for a few pieces of mail and some other minor evidence to prove your physical address has actually changed.
5. Return Your New PhoneOkay, so this method won't necessarily work for the majority of consumers trying to cancel a cell phone contract - in fact, if you're anywhere past the first two weeks of your contract, you can skip this step entirely and move to the next one. But, if your contract is still new and you're experiencing what's known as 'buyer's remorse' (or you've found a better deal elsewhere) then canceling your contract should be a piece of cake:Most, if not all, of the major mobile service providers offer a 14-day return policy that allows you to turn in your new phone and cancel your cell phone contract without penalty. This is called buyer's remorse, and there's a good chance that somewhere towards the bottom of your contract, you'll find a buyer's remorse clause. Your phone will need to be in new- to like-new condition, and you will need to bring it to the store where you purchase the phone and signed the contract. If you purchased your phone and your plan online, then you'll likely need to give the 1-800 number listed for your mobile service provider a ring.Now, this method is easy, but it doesn't necessarily come easy. The representative you deal with has likely been trained in customer retention; that is, doing and/or saying whatever they can to get you to stick around for the length of your contract. This means they may offer you a better rate plan, match the better deal you've found, throw in some freebies, or even credit your account with some bonus minutes or money. It's up to you to decide whether or not the deal is worth it. If you're dead set on leaving the company, then stand your ground and continue to press the issue that your contract states you are well within your right to return the phone and cancel your cell phone contract without penalty under the buyer's remorse clause. Eventually, the representative will have to give in.
6. Reduce Your Monthly RateThis isn't technically a way to cancel a cell phone contract, but it certainly works as a last resort when all else fails. Drop your monthly plan down to the absolute lowest plan your wireless provider has available. Most mobile service providers allow you to change your rate plan throughout the length of your contract to suit your needs. If you only have a few months of service left to go, then spending $15 a month for a phone plan you won't be using is much cheaper than paying $250 to cancel your cell phone contract early. Just keep in mind that some companies will actually extend the length of your contract if you make even minor changes to your monthly plan, so be sure to find this out before you attempt to make any changes - and get the final word in writing to show your work in case the company tries to argue otherwise later on when you call to cancel your cell phone contract for good.

How to Use an SMS Utility

1. Sign into your SMS utility account through your web browser.
2. Enter your recipents' phone numbers into the field provided. Most SMS utilities will allow you to save your contact lists for further use. This is particularly handy if you have several different groups you send messages to within your company or business. For example, you can have one list for marketing purposes, one for development, etc.
3. Type your message into the text box. Keep messages simple and concise. Most SMS messages have a character limit around 160 characters. You want to make sure that you get your whole message across.
4. Click 'Send.'

How to Send a Text to a Solo Phone

1. Load your email inbox on your computer and select the option to 'Compose Email.'
2. Type the phone number @txt.bell.ca in the 'To' box. For example, if the cell phone number is 2225558900, type '2225558900@txt.bell.ca.'
3. Leave the subject area black. This can take up characters in the message, limiting what you are able to write in the body.
4. Type the text message in the body of the email. Limit the message to 160 characters, including spaces.
5. Click 'Send.'