How to Create a Premium SMS Service

1. Set up the architecture for your service. You need a web server to host a user sign-up web page and to communicate with the aggregator using a variety of protocols. The aggregator then communicates with each individual carrier's SMS center to send and receive your messages. You also need a database to store user data.
2. Choose an aggregator. There are two basic types of aggregators: those intended for smaller companies and those for companies with high volumes. The smaller volume aggregators, such as Clickatell, usually charge only for messages sent and received with no set-up fee. Some offer a number of free credits upon sign-up that you can use for testing. The higher volume companies generally charge a monthly service fee, which can be several thousand dollars, regardless of whether you send any messages. However, the per-message fee can be considerably lower, especially in batches approaching a million.
3. Sign up for the aggregator's developer account and download the software development kit. Many aggregators offer these for free.
4. Use the provided APIs, such as batch sending. Most aggregators provide a batching mechanism that allows you to send a message to a large number of people with just one API invocation.
5. Test your premium SMS service. You can test the outbound portion with a free account, but you need to lease a phone line from your aggregator to test the incoming SMS portion.

How to Hide Incoming SMS Text Messages on the Apple iPhone

1. Touch the 'Settings' icon with your finger.
2. Scroll down until you see the 'Sounds' icon. Open with your finger.
3. Scroll down to 'New Text Message' and open with your finger. A screen will load with sound alerts. Click on 'None,' which is listed first. A check mark will appear. This will enable a sound alerting you to a text message. Touch the word 'Sounds' at the top of the screen to go back to the Sounds menu.
4. Touch the word 'Settings' at the top of the screen. The settings page will load again. Scroll down to 'Messages' and open it.
5. Slide the 'Show Preview,' 'Repeat Alert' and 'Show Subject Field' to the 'Off' postions. This will hide the actual text message and subject of the text from appearing on your screen.
6. Touch the word 'Settings' at the top of the screen. It will take you back to the settings menu. Press the 'Menu Screen' button at the bottom middle of the phone to go back to your iPhone application screen.

How to Unlock Nokia 1112 for Free

1. Contact the customer service department of your cellular network provider, for instance, AT&T or T-Mobile. You can find the helpline numbers on their websites.
2. Request an unlock code for your Nokia 1112 cell phone.
3. Provide the phone’s international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) number if the customer services representative asks for it. You should have the IMEI number ready beforehand. To find it out, press “*#06#” on the phone’s keypad. The customer services rep will most likely ask you the reason for requesting the unlock code. You can tell them that you want to switch to another carrier, or perhaps you’re traveling overseas and there’s no network coverage in the particular area that you’re visiting.
4. Allow the network carrier to generate the code for you. It could take a couple of business days.
5. Turn on your Nokia 1112 without any SIM card in it.
6. Compose the complete unlocking code as: “#PW+CODE+1#” where CODE is the unlock code you received from your network carrier. If this doesn’t work, try entering “#PW+CODE+7#.” The phone screen will display “SIM Restriction Off” if the phone has been successfully unlocked.

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.'