How to Send a Text to Someone in Another Country

1. Determine the international country code for the cell phone you wish to text. For example, the country code for both the United States and Canada is “1”. If the number you are texting has been written down starting with a “+” sign, the country code should be included already; the plus indicates that the number is already in an internationalized format. For example, (212) 555-1212 is internationalized as “+12125551212”.
2. If the country code is omitted from the phone number, add it as a prefix to the number you are texting. This is the equivalent dialing “1” before a long-distance call from a landline; the “1” to place a long distance call is the same as the country code prefix used to make a call to the United States or Canada. If the number you are texting starts with a “0”, drop it before adding the prefix. For example, the number 020 7925 0918 in London would become +442079250918, since 44 is the country code for the UK.
3. If you are using a GSM phone (such as AT&T and T-Mobile), you can enter the phone number in international format when you send an international text: for example, type “+442079250918”. CDMA networks (such as Sprint and Verizon) do not automatically handle internationally formatted numbers, so use the international call prefix instead of the plus sign; in the United States, the prefix is “011”, so you would text to “011 4420 7925 0918”. Some CDMA phones may automatically convert internationalized phone numbers for you; contact your carrier for details if you are not sure which applies to your phone or network.

How to Send Free Text Messages From a PC

1. From OnlineTextMessage.com, enter the recipient's phone number, your email address and subject. Select the carrier from the drop-down menu. In the Enter Message field, enter the desired message up to 100 characters. Click 'Send Message' when done.
2. From Text4free.net, enter the number of the cellphone recipient. From the drop-down menu, select the appropriate carrier. If you want to send an identical message to another recipient, click the 'Click to Add Another Recipient' button and add another phone number. Enter the desired message (up to 140 characters) in the appropriate field. Enter the security graphic code you see in the bottom text box. Click the 'Send Message(s)' button when done.
3. From Text 'Em (textem.net), enter the recipient's phone number and your email address (optional). Then select the carrier from the drop-down menu. In the Message field, enter the desired message up to 155 characters. Enter the security code you see in the text box. Read the terms of usage and check the box that confirms that you agree to its terms. Click the 'Send Message' button when done.

How to Text a Cell Phone From Your Computer

1. Open your email client software on your computer or log in to your online email service.
2. Open a new message composition window.
3. Enter the recipient's text address in the To field. This address is the 10-digit phone number without dashes, followed by '@' and the cellular provider's messaging domain. As an example, to send a message to the T-Mobile number 555-555-5555, enter '5555555555@tmomail.net' in the To field. Some of the more common provider addresses are:Alltel: ...@message.alltel.com
Cingular AT&T: ...@txt.att.net
Boost Mobile: ...@myboostmobile.com
Cricket: ...@mms.mycricket.com
Nextel: ...@messaging.nextel.com
Rogers: ...@pcs.rogers.com
T-Mobile: ...@tmomail.net
Verizon: ...@vtext.com
Virgin Mobile: ...@vmobl.comIf your recipient's messaging domain isn't on the list, contact the provider for the information.
4. Enter a message in the body of the email. The length of the message varies among providers, but is typically between 125 and 185 characters, including the email address. Some cellular providers allow picture attachments, but they may require the recipient to access a Web page to view any attachment; some providers do not support multimedia email-to-SMS at all.
5. Send the email as you normally would.

How to Get Free Text Messaging on Prepaid Phones

1. Choose a prepaid wireless provider. Verizon Wireless, AT&T and Sprint offer wireless prepaid plans. Alternatively, you may want to purchase an Alltel or Tracfone prepaid phone from a participating retail store. Compare the prices of the phones, the prepaid plans and features.
2. Navigate to the website of the prepaid wireless provide you want. Click 'Shop' to browse for cell phones. Search for phones that fit your needs and your budget.
3. Choose the phone you want. You may want a feature (basic) cell phone, a smart phone or a personal digital assistant (PDA). You may also choose between a flip style and a slide out phone.
4. Choose a plan for your phone. Upon purchasing a phone for the first time, your wireless provider may offer free texting. You may also search for a plan that includes unlimited text messaging.

How to Send Unlimited SMS of 200 Characters

1. Open your contact list on your cell phone.
2. Locate the individual you plan to send the long text message to.
3. Click the name of the individual you plan to text. This will load a list of options, where you want to select 'Send MMS.' This will open a blank text screen.
4. Type the entire message you want to send. This message can extend well past 200 characters.
5. Click the 'Send' option. This will send the large text message to the designated recipient. If you do not have a text and data plan, MMS messages may cost more than a standard text message.

How to Monitor a Phone Remotely

Free Method
1. Go to the'Main Menu' on your cell phone and scroll until you get to 'Settings.' Scroll until you get to 'Profiles' and select 'Silent Mode.'
2. Scroll through the 'Settings Menu' and find 'Call Settings.' Activate the 'Auto Answer' feature.
3. Set the cell phone in the area that you wish to monitor. Wait for the people who you want to eavesdrop on to enter the room and for the conversation to begin. Call the mobile phone from using another phone and it will answer after two or three rings. You can now listen in on the conversation.
Remote Spy Software
4. Purchase a mobile phone spy software program. Three that you can use are Flexispy, SpyBubble and MobiStealth. These programs will allow you to eavesdrop on conversations near the phone, listen in on phone conversations, monitor text messages and e-mails and to get the GPS location of a phone. As of 2010, these programs cost between $59 and $250.
5. Register for the program. Create a user name and password to log into the application's website.
6. Obtain the target phone and install the software program. Each program will vary slightly, but the fundamentals are the same. Go to the download link provided to you when you purchased the program on the Web browser of the target phone. Agree to the 'Terms and Agreements' and click 'Next.' The installation process will begin. Once it is finished, restart the phone.
7. Monitor the phone remotely. Log in to the password protected website that you registered with. The target phone will upload its data at regular intervals. This will include things like calls logs, text messages, e-mails and GPS locations. You can download these records at your convenience.

How to Unlock Your Motorola Phone for Free

Instructions
1. Call your cellular service provider. Tell the representative that you are considering using your device with another service provider and need the unlock code for your phone. He or she will obtain some information from you about your device and then file an unlock code request with Motorola. Usually this process takes one to three days but, once the code is sent back from Motorola, it is then emailed to you at the address you provided to your carrier.
2. For GSM-style Motorola phones, place the SIM card from the other provider in your phone. Turn it on and, once the prompt appears to 'Enter Subsidy Unlock Code,' enter the code that your service carrier provided. You will then receive a confirmation message stating that your Motorola device is now unlocked.
3. For CDMA-type Motorola phones, dial '74663' and then hit '#.' When prompted to enter your Subsidy Unlock Code, input the code sent out by your service provider. You will then receive a confirmation message stating that your phone is now unlocked.