How to Send Text Messages to Phones Via the Internet for Free

Online Services
1. Determine the carrier of the phone number to which you wish to send a text message.
2. Search for a website that allows you to send text messages to the carrier of the phone number you are messaging. Some sites charge for this service, but there are many free ones, such as OnlineTextMessage, SMS Everywhere and Google Voice. With some of these, you may have to register with the site in order to send a message.
3. Enter the recipient's phone number, along with your message, and send the text message.
Skype
4. Download and install Skype software.
5. Open the program and create a Skype account.
6. Purchase Skype credit, which is required to pay for the cost of sending a text message. The cost to send a text message to the United States is $0.112.
7. Click on 'Tools' in the toolbar and select 'Send SMS' from the menu.
8. Enter the recipient's phone number, type in your message and send the message.
Email
9. Open your email client and type your recipient's phone number, with 1 + area code, in the 'To' box. For example, 12124567890
10. Append to the number the '@' symbol, followed by the recipient's text messaging domain. For example, an AT&T mobile phone may have an email message like 12344567890@mms.att.net. You can find a list of US-based text message domains at Slipstick's website.
11. Enter your message in the body of the email and press 'Send.'

How to Unlock an LG Phone for Free

1. Access the LG unlock code list by clicking on the webpage listed under Resources.
2. When the page loads, it will display a long list of LG cell phone model names and numbers. Scroll through the list and locate your phone's model name and number and its accompanying code.
3. Turn the phone off. Insert your phone's original SIM card. The SIM card slot on most LG cell phones can be found on either side of the phone or behind the phone's battery. Slide the card into the phone and close the compartment door.
4. Power the phone back on. Once the phone has loaded successfully, you should see an indication on the screen. You will be prompted to enter your LG phone's unlock code.
5. Once you have entered the unlock code, your phone will redirect to its network unlock/lock settings. This is where the phone will prompt you to enter the SP code. Use your phone's keypad to enter the code. The phone will automatically power off and back on once the code is accepted.

How to Download Music to the Samsung Verizon Phone

1. Power on the phone and connect it to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The phone will display a menu with options.
2. Select 'Open device to view files using Windows Explorer.' Double-click the Computer icon on your desktop to open it and display its folders. You will see a Samsung phone folder.
3. Click the Windows 'Start' menu and type 'Windows Explorer.' Press 'Enter' to open Windows Explorer.
4. Navigate to a folder that has songs that you want to download to the phone.
5. Drag songs from that folder to the Samsung folder. Windows will copy them to the phone. Continue to drag and drop songs from other folders until you have copied all the music that you want to the phone.

How to Get Ringtones on My Prepaid Verizon Wireless Cell Phone

1. Launch your emailing program on your computer's Internet browser.
2. Click 'Attach a file' to search your computer for a music file or ringtone to add to your phone. Click 'Open' on the file you wish to use as a ringtone. Verizone phones support ringtones of 40 seconds or less in Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) format.
3. Enter your Verizon phone's 10-digit text message email address in the 'To:' field of your email composer. Format the number as follows: cellnumber@vtext.com.
4. Click 'Send' to transfer the message to your phone, and you will be able to open the text to save the ringtone to your phone.

What Are Email and SMS Flight Status Alerts?

About
You can sign up to receive email and SMS flight status alerts on FlightStats (see Resources). Register for a free account on the site for access to information on your flights. You can access this information by entering the flight number and airline type, the airport, or by entering the airports that the flight is arriving to and departing from.
Types of Alerts
FlightStats information is available up to three hours before the scheduled departure of the plane. You'll be notified if the flight is delayed by more than 30 minutes, if it is canceled or has been diverted, and when it arrives at its destination.
SMS-Only Alerts
You can receive SMS flight status messages. Text your flight number to '466453,' which is linked to a Google SMS application that will send you the flight status in a text message.
Airports
Many local airports use FlightStats tracking information on their websites. You can sign up for flight tracking emails and text messages by navigating to your local airport's website and clicking 'Flight Information.'

How to Send an SMS Using Gmail

1. Click on the 'Settings' link located near the upper-right portion of the screen.
2. Click on the 'Labs' tab. Navigate down to the application labeled 'Text Messaging (SMS) in Chat' and click enable. At the top of the 'Labs' screen, click the 'Save Changes' button.
3. Enter the recipients phone number in the box just under 'Chat' that says 'Search, add, or invite.' Alternately, you could add a cell phone number to an existing contact in your list.
4. Roll the mouse over the contact and select the 'Send SMS' option. Enter the desired message and click send.

How to call 411 for free and on the go!

1. Take your phone in hand and prepare to dial. Dial 1-800-GOOG-411 or 1-800-466-4411.
2. It will ask you a series of question. First it will be the city and state. Answer clearly. It will usually get it right on the first try, but if by chance you do not speak clearly enough, you may have to repeat yourself.
3. It will now ask you for what business you'd like to be listed. Answer clearly.
4. Now it will come up with a list of the 8 closest matches. From here you will choose your location and it will give you the address and phone number and also the ability to transfer you directly to said business.