How to Get Free Directory Assistance for Phone Numbers

1. Look at phone companies and popular search services to see what free directory assistance services you can find. You can look online using the search engine of your liking and search for 'free directory assistance', 'free phone number look up' etc.You can also be more specific in your search, such as 'free directory assistance for residential phone numbers', 'free business phone number search' etc.Be aware that some of these free programs will have you dial a toll free number and listen to a short advertisement. That is how they are able to offer the free directory assistance.
2. Check with your current land line or cell phone provider to see if they have a free directory service program you can use.
3. Determine which service is best for you. Make sure you understand all of the requirements, terms and services offered with each program.Some examples of free directory assistance for phone numbers can be found in the resources section below.

How to Send Text Messages Blocked From Websites

1. Go to an anonymous SMS texting service such as TextEmNow.com, TxtDrop.com, TextForFree.net, AllFreeTexting.com or FakeMyText.com.
2. Enter the recipient's cell phone number with area code and country code.
3. Enter a contact name or email address (you do not have to use your real name or email address here). You can also just leave this box blank if you want to remain completely anonymous.
4. Select the recipient's cell phone carrier. If you don't know who the carrier is, you can find out at FoneFinder.net. Simply enter the telephone number and the search engine will return the carrier's name. There is no charge for this service.
5. Enter the text message you want to send (140 characters maximum).
6. Press 'Send.' Your text message has been sent. The recipient will only see the information you chose to provide about yourself, if any.

How to Send a Free Anonymous Text Message

1. Choose an online text messaging service. Two choices with simple options are Textforfree and TxtEmNow.
2. Enter in the cell phone number of the person you would like to message. Most text messaging sites call this the 'receiver's cell phone number' or the 'receiver's mobile number,' although the name may vary.
3. Enter in the message you would like to send. Some websites offer up to 160 characters. However, you should not exceed 140 characters as some cellular companies use shorter allowed lengths.
4. Choose the carrier you would like to send the message to. For example the site you choose may list AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Nextel, Boost Mobile and other carriers. For these sites it is important that you choose the right option.
5. Look for an email option. If you have created a fake email, you may be able to receive email responses when the user reads your text message and wants to contact you back. By not using your own email address, you can remain anonymous but still possibly receive some feedback.
6. Click on the 'Send' option. This name may vary, but typically will be descriptive enough to indicate that you are sending your message.

How to Unlock a T

1. Dial '611' on your phone and press 'Send' to contact T-Mobile customer service. Request your unlock code.
2. Power off the phone after obtaining the unlock code. Remove the old SIM card from your phone and insert a non-T-Mobile SIM card into the phone.
3. Enter the SIM card PIN if necessary on the phone keypad. Press 'OK.' If you do not remember your PIN, obtain it from customer service by dialing '611' on the device and pressing 'Send.'
4. Enter the unlock code when prompted. The device will unlock and the phone will connect to the network registered with the SIM.

How to Get Double Minutes With a Net10 Phone

1. Navigate to the Net10 purchase page or visit your local retail store. These are the most convenient places to acquire additional minutes for your Net10 phone.
2. Purchase a 30-day plan for your Net10 phone. The 30-day plans allow for either unlimited minutes for $50 a month or 750 minutes for $25 a month. With the regular plan, a $20 card will purchase only 200 minutes for 30 days of service. You will more than double the number of minutes using a revolving 30-day plan for your Net10 phone.
3. Enter your Net10 phone number or phone serial number and make your purchase. This will add the new plan to your phone, more than doubling the number of minutes you would have normally.

How to send SMS Email Messages to Straight Talk Phones

1. Determine the cell phone service provider that is servicing the Straight Talk customer you're sending the email message to. Whether it's Verizon, AT&T or any other service provider, all you have to do is take the 10-digit phone number and go to FoneFinder (FoneFinder.net). Once you're there, insert the area code and phone number in the space provided and click 'Search by Number.' FoneFinder will provide you with the name of the network that services the 10-digit wireless number.
2. Learn the network provider's SMS format. Each cell phone network provider has its own format for sending email messages to wireless phones. The format is usually in the @service.provider.com format. For an extensive listing of all cell phone providers' e-mail formats, visit AboutPrepaidCellPhones.com for an alphabetical list of SMS addresses by cell phone service provider. (See Resources.)
3. Insert the phone number and network provider's email address format. Once you have the appropriate format, all you need to do is type in the phone number of the Straight Talk customer you're sending the email to, followed by the appropriate network provider's address. It would look something like this if your Straight Talk recipient were on the Verizon network: 2323533456@vtext.com
4. Send the SMS email message. Make sure to keep the message to your Straight Talk recipient short. SMS stands for short message service and cannot consist of more than 160 characters. Although the newer phones have larger screens for reading messages, anything more than 160 characters will be truncated.

How to Change Your Prepaid Cingular Phone Number

1. Call AT&T Prepaid Customer Care at 800-901-9878 or dial 611 on your GoPhone. Enter your phone number at the prompt and wait for a prepaid service representative to speak with you.
2. Ask the representative to change your prepaid number. Tell him the reason why you want to change the number. If you are relocating, you may be eligible for a free phone-number change. Otherwise, there may be a fee of $18 as of October 2010.
3. Choose a phone number. Pick a similar phone number if it is available so it is easy for you to remember. Pay the fee if necessary, using a debit or credit card. The phone number will be changed while you are on the phone with the representative. You may have to power off the phone and power it back on again to see the change.