How to Send an Anonymous SMS From Any Number

1. Open an SMS website that allows you to send anonymous SMS messages. These types of websites do not require you to submit your name, cell phone number or email address. AnonTxt.com, Textemnow.com and Textforfree.com, are examples of free SMS websites that will send your anonymous text message.
2. Read the terms of agreement before sending your SMS message.
3. Enter the person's cell phone number, cell phone provider and the SMS message in the designated form.
4. Send the anonymous SMS message. A page will load confirming the message was sent.

How to Send Music to Your Phone for Free

1. Connect the cell phone to the computer using its USB sync cable. Once the phone is connected properly, it should be recognized by the computer as a removable storage device.
2. Go to 'My Computer' and click the phone's icon under the portable devices section that reads, 'Devices with Removable Storage.'
3. Access your computer's music folder, and go to the song files you want to move to the phone.
4. Control-click each music file you want to send to the phone. Control-clicking can be done by holding the 'CTRL' command on the keyboard and clicking over each song file simultaneously.
5. Maximize the phone's removable storage window.
6. Drag and drop the highlighted song files to the phone's removable storage window.

How to Install Free Games on Motorola Phones

1. Check to see if your Motorola phone is equipped with the Java micro edition before attempting to install games. Look under your main menu for your phone's Java settings for a menu item labeled, 'Java System Output Example.'
2. Start your computer and attach your USB cable from your Motorola phone to your computer. The USB cable needed should have one regular end as well as a mini USB connection for attaching to your phone. If your cellular phone did not come equipped with this special USB cable, you can purchase one at your local electronics store.
3. Turn on your phone so that you computer recognizes the connection. Find the 'Tools' menu on your computer and click on 'Menu Options.' Make sure that 'Show Hidden Files and Folders' has been checked and 'Hide Protected Operating System Files' is unchecked.
4. Find the games you would like to download by searching the Internet for free midlets or free .jar files. When you have found your desired games, download them directly to your computer's desktop.
5. Open the kJava folder which should be found on your desktop when your computer recognizes your phone's connection. Drag your new game files into the kJava folder to install the games onto your phone. When complete, eject your phone and then disconnect the USB cable.
6. Look for the games menu on your Motorola phone and select the 'Install New' option to complete the installation of your free games.

How to Block a Number on a Sprint Cell Phone

1. Request Sprint to block all incoming calls. Currently Sprint is unable to block a single incoming phone number, but they can block all incoming phone numbers at no charge to you. This is handy if you wish to not be distracted by any incoming phone calls for a temporary time period (for example, if you're studying for an exam). Call Sprint Customer Service at (888) 211-4727 and request blocking on all incoming calls to your cell phone number. When a person calls your number, he hears continuous ringing (no message). To resume receiving incoming calls, call Sprint Customer Service and request termination of call blocking.
2. Restrict numbers on your Sprint cell phone. To restrict, or block, a phone number, it must first be in your cell phone contact list. Go to your 'Settings' option (if you don't see this feature on your phone, check your cell phone documentation). Scroll down the Settings options, select the 'More' option, scroll to the 'Restrict and Lock' option and select it. If a prompt for your lock code displays, enter the last 4 digits of your cell phone number. Select the 'Restrict Voice' option and select the 'Incoming Calls' option. Review the options. Depending on your cell phone, you can either restrict all incoming calls or a specific number. When you wish to unblock calls, select the 'Unlock' option.
3. Test free call blocking software for Palm devices. If you have Sprint service on a Palm device, you can download a free trial for call blocking software that lets you block all incoming calls, selected incoming phone numbers and more. Go to Wishsolutions.com and press the 'Products' link in the left column. Under 'Palm OS Apps' category, press the 'Download trial here' link (next to 'Callblock Basic Edition'). This displays the CallBlock Basic Edition service on the MobiHand vendor website. In the box on the top right, press the 'Free Trial' option and follow the instructions. After a free trial period, you must purchase this software to continue using it.
4. Test free call blocking software for any cell phone. TrapCall offers a call-blocking service that lets you block all calls, specified calls, unmask 'Unknown' caller IDs and more. Go to Trapcall.com, press the 'Try Trapcall free!' button at the bottom right of the page and follow the instructions. After a free trial period, you must purchase this service to continue using it.

How Can I Send Free Ringtones to My Phone?

1. Navigate to a website that offers free ringtones.
2. Locate the free ringtone you wish to send to your phone. Browse ringtones by artist, album and song title.
3. Click on a ringtone to select it. Input your cell phone number into the provided text box. Click “Send.”
4. Open the text message on your phone. Click “Download” to download the ringtone onto your phone.

How to Sign Up for AARP Consumer Cellular Cell Phone Service

1. Join AARP. Reaching the age of 50 is an admirable milestone, but it's not enough to participate in the Consumer Cellular discount program. You must actually be a member of AARP. Visit the website aarp.org to join.
2. Review the coverage area map. Before signing up for the AARP Consumer Cellular plan, check out the coverage area map to make sure coverage is available in your area. While coverage is available in most parts of the United States, there are certain areas such as Alaska and portions of Nevada where service is not currently available.
3. Choose the discounted plan that best suits your budget and phone usage. Consumer Cellular plans start at $10 for the 'Anywhere Casual' plan and go up to $60 a month for the 'Anywhere 2000' plan. The cost differential depends on the number of minutes included in the selected plan.
4. Select the appropriate cell phone. Phones range in price from free, for the Motorola W259 flip phone up to $40 for the Samsung A177 (the Samsung A177 has a full keyboard which comes in handy when sending text messages). The AARP plan also offers senior friendly phones which include features such as large buttons which are easier to see and hearing aid compatibility.
5. Consider text messaging. Text messaging isn't just for the teen population. Adults are enjoying the convenience of texting. Consumer Cellular offers optional texting packages ranging from 100 to 2000 messages per month. The monthly cost ranges from $2.38 to $19 depending on the package selected.

How to Get a Free Phone Upgrade With Sprint

1. Verify that you are eligible for a cell phone handset upgrade. According to Sprint, this includes having a contract rate plan of $39.99 a month or more. Note that this amount must be before taxes. You must also wait at least one year from the date of your last contract extension or 22 months after your last contract extension for a 2 year contract. (See References)
2. Log onto the Sprint PCS website. (See Resources) Enter your user name and password. If you do not yet have one, click on 'Register for Access.' Online access to your account and upgrading information are free.
3. Click on 'Upgrade phone' and select the phone number of the line you want to upgrade. Browse the selection of phones available. Look for handsets whose final cost is $0.00. Next to each handset will be a list including the original price, the upgrade price and any online discounts. Select the phone you want and click the 'Upgrade' option followed by 'Select.' You will be directed to the checkout. Fill out your mailing address and billing information. Existing customers have the option of having any taxes or additional accessory purchases billed to their next monthly phone bill.
4. Agree to a one or two year contract extension. For specific phones, you may be required to get the longer two year contract to get the free upgrade. Online you may be required to indicate that you accept the terms of the contract agreement by clicking on a check box near the bottom of the contract. This serves as your 'signature' on the contract.

How to Download Games to a MetroPCS Phone

1. Ensure that your cell phone is a metro enabled phone. This is determined by the type of phone that you have and the cell phone plan that you have.
2. Select the menu option on your cell phone. Once you locate it, choose the @metro selection from the list of available options.
3. Choose the shopping cart to be directed to the area where the games are located.
4. Browse the categories and select from the options listed (adventure, sports, strategy, action, card/casino and classic).
5. Select the game that you want to download. Ensure that there are enough funds available to cover the cost of the download, as this amount will be taken from your MetroPCS account. If you do not have enough funds available on your account, you will not be able to complete this transaction. You have to chose one option at a time, but you can revisit these steps to download additional games.

How to Send Emails to Net10 Cell Phones

1. Locate the Net10 provider network for the email recipient. The second half of the email address to any cell phone is the provider network address. Therefore, you must locate which provider the Net10 customer is using. Free services such as FoneFinder.net and TelcoData.us (see Resources) allow you to insert a cell phone area code and the phone number prefix to determine which network services the Net10 customer.
2. Format the SMS address. After you find out which network the Net10 recipient is using, format the address into the SMS-compatible format. SMS stands for Short Message Service, and each network has its own format. For example, the SMS format for a phone on the AT&T network is @txt.att.net. Similarly, the SMS for the Verizon network is @vtext.com. For a complete listing of the SMS format for each cell phone carrier, visit the About Prepaid Cell Phones website (see Resources).
3. Insert the recipient phone number. Now that you have the SMS format, insert the recipient's Net10 area code and phone number before the network SMS address in the 'To' field in your email software. For example, sending an email to a Net10 customer using the Verizon network would look something like this: 2121234567@vtext.com.
4. Limit the email to 160 characters. Similar to text messages, the Net10 recipient can only receive messages with a maximum of 160 characters. Remember SMS means Short Message Service, and short is defined as 160 characters or less.

How to Send a Free SMS to Digicel

1. Log onto digiceljamaica.com (Digicel's home page).
2. Click the WebText icon.
3. Create a new account, if you don't have one already, by clicking the 'Register Now' button and filling out the appropriate information, including name, address and mobile phone number. Your password will be sent to you via text message.
4. Return to the WebText home page.
5. Choose your country from the pull-down menu. Enter your Digicel phone number, and the password you received in the previous step. Click 'Login.'
6. Enter the phone number of your recipient into the appropriate field. Fill out the body of the text message in the appropriate field, remembering to keep it under 160 characters. Click 'Send' and your text message will be sent for free.

How to Get a Free Cell Phone and Minutes Using SafeLink

1. Check to see if SafeLink is available in your area. At the time of publication, the service is available in 33 states. Check SafeLinkWireless.com or call 1-800-SAFELINK to see if SafeLink is or will be available soon in your state.
2. Check to see if you qualify. If you participate in another state program such as Food Stamps, Medicaid or Federal Housing then you qualify. Otherwise, check the income level requirements for your state on the SafeLink website.
3. Apply to the SafeLink program. The application method varies by state and the method used to qualify. In most states qualifying by program participation lets you apply online, while income qualification requires a mailed form including proof of income.

How to Send SMS Messages From Websites

Using OnlineTextMessage.com
1. Go to OnlineTextMessage.com (see Resources).
2. Enter the mobile number to which you want to send your text message in the 'Mobile Number' box and enter your email address in the 'Your Email Address' box.
3. Type a short subject for your outgoing text message in the 'Subject' box.
4. Select the service carrier in the 'Select Carrier' box and enter your outgoing message. Click 'Send Message' to send your text message.
Using MobileSender.com
5. Go to MobileSender.com (see Resources).
6. Enter your recipient's phone number in the 'Number' box and type a short subject in the 'Subject' box.
7. Select the wireless carrier in the 'Carrier' box and enter your outgoing text message. Limit the message to no more than 140 characters.
8. Click 'Send it Free' to send your text message.
Using Yellowpipe
9. Go to Yellowpipe (see Resources).
10. Enter your recipient's phone number in the 'To Mobile' box and enter your recipient's name in the 'To Name' box.
11. Enter your mobile number in the 'From Mobile' box and enter your name in the 'From Name' box.
12. Type your outgoing message in the 'Message' box and click 'Send.'

How to Download Ringtones for Prepaid Cell Phones

1. Start your search by heading to the website of the company that provides your cell phone service. While not all service providers offer ringtones for download, many do, and this is one way you can make sure your download will be compatible with your phone. Many prepaid providers offer you the chance to purchase custom ringtones as part of your calling plan.
2. Preview ringtones on the site. Most company sites are easily navigated, and you shouldn't have much trouble finding what you're looking for with a little poking around. Because you're a prepaid customer, though, the company may not permit the download to be charged to a phone bill and will instead demand up-front payment, usually by credit card.
3. Expand your options by doing a search for custom ringtones for cell phones, such as your favorite songs or TV and movie themes, which are widely available from dozens of different sites. Before you use these sites' services, though, make sure that your phone's make and model are compatible with the download you want.
4. Enter your phone number and pay for your download when you've selected the ringtone you want. While the specifics of completing the download will vary depending on the source you're using, ringtones are always sent directly from the site to your cell phone.
5. Learn where Internet downloads are stored on your cell phone. Refer to the owner's manual you got in your prepaid cell phone start-up kit if you need help locating it. Follow the instructions to activate the download and make it your new ringtone, which will usually require you to select the ringtone from a menu stored in your phone.

How to Receive Phone Calls on Your PC

1. Use iCall. This software is available for your desktop or through a Web browser. It allows you to make and receive free calls. You can either purchase your own personal phone number or use one of the company's local access numbers to receive calls straight to your PC. If you're not around to take the call, the software also has a free voicemail service.
2. Use Yahoo! Voice. The service costs $2.49 per month and upwards but gives you your own personal phone number. You can pick your own area code and get free voice mail as part of the monthly package. The service is currently limited to numbers in France, the United States and the United Kingdom, so anyone phoning from outside those countries would have to pay for an international call.
3. Download SkpeIn. If you have friends or family who don't use Skype, they can still call your Skype account from a land line or cell phone using your own personalized number. Skype has numbers available in 25 different countries and people calling you from the same area code of the number you have chosen only pay for a local call. Subscriptions to the service start at $18 for three months, or $60 for a year.

How to Unlock an ATT Tilt Passcode for Free

1. Check that your contact has been in good standing for at least the last 90 days (no late payments). You can also call AT&T customer service to determine your contract status.
2. Remove the battery from your phone. Write down the 'IMEI' number shown on the sticker attached to your Smartphone. Put your battery back on the phone and close the battery cover.
3. Call AT&T customer service. You can find your local customer service number on their customer service web page. You can also dial *611 from your phone.
4. Provide the customer service representative with your account number, your password when applicable and your phone's manufacturer (HTC or AT&T) and model (Tilt).
5. Write down the unlock code exactly as provided. If you are not calling from your phone you can also enter the information when the representative is on the phone with you. However, it is recommended that you write down the process.
6. Enter the code exactly as you have written it down. The phone will reset itself. Insert a new SIM card from another carrier and wait 15 to 20 seconds. If the phone displays signal strength from your new carrier it has been successfully unlocked. Repeat the process if no signal strength is displayed.

How to Send SMS to India From the United States

1. Access the mobile phone's SMS function. Type in the content of the message in the text area.
2. Enter the phone number in India you wish to send the SMS to, in the phone number field. Type '+91' followed by the Indian mobile number, excluding the '0' from the start of the Indian phone number.
3. Click on the 'Send' option on the screen. The SMS will then be sent to the Indian recipient.

How to Send Text Messages From the Web to MetroPCS Phones

1. Select an online text messaging service. There are many services available (see Resources).
2. Type the 10-digit number of the MetroPCS phone under the phone number box. Do not include any hyphens, parentheses, or the 1 in front of the number.
3. Select MetroPCS as the carrier.
4. Type your text message in the message box.

How to Order an Annual Credit Report by Phone

1. Call each of the three big credit agencies. The first, Equifax, can be reached at (800) 685-1111. The second, Experian, can be reached at (888) 397-3742. The third, TransUnion, can be reached at (800) 916-8800.
2. Give each company the information they request. This will include your Social Security number and the last few addresses you've lived in if you're moved in the last few years. Be sure you have your information on hand when you call.
3. Make sure it has been at least a year since the last time you requested a credit report over the phone. If you requested one less than a year ago, you will have to pay each company for your credit report.

How to Earn Free Minutes on ATT Prepaid Phones

1. Contact AT&T Wireless and ask about adding a data plan to your phone. Sometimes, AT&T may have promotions that add free minutes to your phone when signing up for a data plan.
2. Renew your current mobile plan. AT&T may add free minutes to your phone when you purchase additional minutes or reactivate your cell phone.
3. Purchase a new mobile phone. Buy a prepaid phone on the AT&T website or at participating retail stores. Upon purchase, you will automatically receive free minutes on your phone.
4. Sign up for promotions with AT&T. Register by telephone or through the AT&T website. You may receive promotions and offers by mail or email for free minutes.

How Can I Track a Cell Phone Using Satellite?

1. Find GPS tracking software. Some of the most popular include Mologogo, Instamapper, and BuddyWay (see References below). These will allow you to follow your phone wherever it goes using your phone's existing GPS chip to send a signal to a satellite. This in turn sends a signal back to Earth and shows the phone's location via the Internet. As of 2010 all of these services are free.
2. Sign up for the GPS service of your choice on its website and providing an e-mail address, user name, password and your cell phone number. You will receive a text message within a few minutes giving you a URL where you can download your software to your phone.
3. Install the software on the phone, then restart the phone.
4. Boot up your computer, PDA, or another web-enabled cell phone and log in to the GPS website. You should see a map and a blinking red dot with your user name next to it. This is the phone you are tracking as seen by the satellite. You can now follow the phone anywhere it goes.

How to Unlock an ATT Cell Phone for Free

1. Find the 15-digit IMEI, or international mobile equipment identifier, code. Most often, this is located under the battery above the bar code. Write down the code and save it for later.
2. Determine the make and model of your phone. This is usually found somewhere on the phone. Write this information down as well, such as LG Shine (CU720).
3. Call AT&T's customer service center at 800 331 0500 to see if the company can provide an unlock code. Mention the make, model and IMEI of your phone.

How to Jailbreak a Cell Phone

How to Jailbreak an iPhone
1. Plug iPhone into computer via USB cable. iTunes will recognize the device. When connected to iPhone, iTunes automatically backs up iPhone contents unless set otherwise. If iTunes does not automatically back up the contents, click the device on the left side of the iTunes application. When the device contents pop up on the screen, click 'Sync.'
2. Download the Spirit jailbreak application from SpiritJB.com. After the download, a small pop-up window will read 'iPhone Connected.'
3. Click 'Jailbreak' on the screen. After clicking 'Jailbreak,' do not touch the device until it reads 'Restore Complete.' When the device restarts, a new application, Cydia, will appear on the home screen. Cydia is another application store, but it consists of free, unauthorized and third-party applications. Once the device is restarted, and Cydia is available to use, the jailbreak is complete.

How to Get a Free Cell Phone w/ Free Coverage and Free Minutes

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Lifeline Assistance is part of a program that was created by the government to provide discounted or free telephone service to income-eligible consumers. To make this free service available to income eligible customers, SafeLink Wireless offers Lifeline Service. Through SafeLink's Lifeline Service you will receive FREE cellular service, a FREE cell phone, and FREE Minutes every month! SafeLink Wireless Service does not cost anything - there are no contracts, no recurring fees and no monthly charges.Any Minutes you do not use will roll-over. Features such as caller ID, call waiting and voicemail are all also included with your service. If you need additional Minutes, you can buy TracFone Airtime Cards at any TracFone retailer Walmart, Walgreens, Family Dollar, etc). SafeLink Airtime Cards will be available soon.You cannot participate in Lifeline through another long distance carrier if you want to participate in Lifeline through this program.
2. Go to the SafeLink Wireless website that is listed below. Enter your zipcode, and click on 'Go' to begin the process.
3. On the second page, click on the tab that says 'Apply'.
4. Fill out your contact information, your social security number, and give a street address instead of a post office box, and click on continue.
5. Enter your identifying information, and click on submit. You will need to submit proof that you are receiving assistance from the government, such as Food Stamps, Public Assistance, or HUD. You will need to give your social security number. The site is secure, and this is verified by Equifax. Click on the padlock icon at the bottom of your screen for more security information if you are concerned about submitting your social security number online, or enroll by telephone, calling 1-800-977-3768.
6. Make sure that you are not enrolled in Lifeline through another telephone provider.

How to Send an SMS to a TracFone

1. Press the 'Menu' key while on your phone's home screen.
2. Select the 'Messaging' or 'Messages' folder.
3. Select 'Create New' or 'Create New Message' depending on your phone's model.
4. Enter the text for the SMS message. Enter the recipient's TracFone number and press 'Send.'

BlackBerry SMS Options

Using SMS for Twitter
Subscribers with an unlimited SMS package can send and receive SMS commands and updates to Twitter. Through this, they can post tweets and keep track of their friends and favorite celebrities using their mobile phones. Since they are using an unlimited SMS package, they will not incur any additional charges even if they use this service often.
Working With Quicker SMS
Another option a BlackBerry user can choose for sending SMS is 'Quicker SMS.' Typing messages on a computer with its full keyboard function can be more convenient and faster than keying in messages on a mobile phone. Quicker SMS is an application that allows you to view, send and forward text messages using a computer. Additional features include sending text message to a contact group in just one click and importing contacts from the BlackBerry phone to the computer. This option is a useful tool for BlackBerry users who often work near computers.
Separating SMS and Email In-Box
Some Blackberry models have a shared in-box for SMS messages and email messages. You can separate the in-boxes if you want. Do this by navigating from the main menu to the Messages menu, selecting 'Options,' then 'SMS and Email Inboxes.' This menu has three options showing on its drop-down list. You can select from 'Theme Controlled,' 'Combined' and 'Separate.' Choosing Separate will set up different in-boxes for SMS and email messages. If you want to restore the shared in-box, go back to this list and choose 'Combined.'

How to Convert PC to Wireless

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Verify that you have a high-speed Internet connection. This will be either via cable, digital subscriber line, or satellite. You can't convert your PC to wireless technology if you have dial-up. For any of the high-speed services you will have a modem which is connected by cables to both your incoming signal from your Internet service provider and your computer.
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Decide whether you will install a peripheral component interconnect (PCI) card or a USB adapter in your PC. The USB adapter installs quickly and easily, taking only a few seconds to connect. The PCI card requires more effort but has a stronger signal than the USB adapter. If you have chosen to install the PCI card, proceed to step 3. If you have decided to go with the USB adapter, skip step 3 and proceed to step 4 of these instructions.
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Install the PCI card using these steps. Unplug the PC. Disconnect it from the communications cable. Remove screws holding the computer's side in place. On the motherboard, locate a white plastic slot whose size matches your PCI card. Remove the corresponding cover plate from the opening on the back of the PC. Slide your card into the connector. Match the PCI edge connector with the open slot on the motherboard. The card should snap into place with a slight push; don't force it. The wide end of the PCI board will fill the spot where you removed the cover plate. Secure with the screw removed earlier. Plug in the computer and turn it on.
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Install the USB adapter by plugging it into an open USB port.
5. Connect the wireless router to the modem with a communications cable.
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Install the router software on your PC. Then install the PCI drivers on the PC. The USB adapter should not require any software installation, but you may need to physically connect the PC and the router the first time the router is used. If the PC is not close to the laptop you can use a laptop computer to initialize the router for its first use. Once your router is activated you can disconnect the communications cable. The PC will now connect to the Internet without any communications cables.

How to Send SMS by Internet

1. Open your web browser and go to the txt2day.com website (see Resources).
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Enter the recipient's cell phone number in the 'Phone Number' field. Enter your email address into the 'Return E-mail' field. Note that entering an email address is optional.
3. Select the recipient's cellular provider from the 'Select Provider' drop-down menu, and proceed to Step 6. If you do not know the provider, click the 'Lookup' link next to the drop-down menu, and continue to Step 4.
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Enter the first six digits of the phone number in the two fields in the 'Cell Phone Provider Lookup' pop-up box. Click on the 'Look Up Provider' button.
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Make a note of the most likely provider, and click the 'Close This Window' link. Select this provider from the 'Select Provider' drop-down menu.
6. Type your message into the 'Enter Text Message' field. You have a 140-character limit, and the number counts down as you type.
7. Answer the math problem in the 'Answer Anti-Spam' field, and check the box to indicate that you agree to the terms of service.
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Click the 'Send It' button to send your SMS text message to the recipient.

How to Figure Out Someone's Cell Number

1. Make sure that you have the correct spelling for the name of the person you want to find. It's helpful if you have the person's full name, including the middle name or middle initial, because this makes it easier to narrow down the results you get. Imagine how many people have similar names in the United States.
2. Gather other helpful information about the person you want to find. For example, age or date of birth and current address help to get a more specific result.
3. Go to phone directory websites like WhitePages.com, ZabaSearch.com or CellPhoneRegistry.net to do your search. There is no charge for a search on these sites, and there is a chance you might get lucky and find the cell phone number of the person using this free method.
4. Make use of a paid online cell phone directory. Sometimes online phone directories charge you for this type of search, but it is a nominal fee. If you are not successful finding someone's cell phone number by name search, utilizing a paid service may be your best option. Just visit the site, pay the required fee and perform your search, and the cell phone directory will come up with the person's cell phone number. A small fee to get the phone number you're looking for can be a price worth paying.
5. Try a people search by name. This is another way to get the information you need about a person. Visit a site like PeopleFinders.com, enter the person's full name, and you can find their contact information, including addresses and phone numbers.

How to Block Toll Free Numbers

DO-NOT-CALL LIST
1. Go to donotcall.gov.
2. Click the 'Register a Phone Number' button.
3. Enter your area code in the first column, and your seven-digit phone number in the second column. Enter up to three phone numbers at a time. You can enter the number either with or without hyphens.
4. Enter your email address twice on the lines below where you entered the phone numbers. The government needs the email address to confirm your request. You must have an email address to sign up for the do-not-call list.
5. Watch for the confirmation email and click on the link in the email to complete the registration of the phone numbers. If you do not receive confirmation within a few hours, check your spam filter or junk mail folder. Your registration will not expire. The telephone numbers you submitted will remain on the list until you request their removal.
6. File a complaint at donotcall.gov if the calls continue for more than a month after you registered the number. Businesses have a grace period of one month to scrub their list of any new numbers on the do-not-call list.
DEBT COLLECTORS
7. Look up the number calling you to confirm that it is a debt collector. Many services are available to do this.
8. Answer their next call to you and request a 'written collections notice sent via U.S. Mail.' They must send you this notice within five business days. If they call you again, you can sue them in federal court for up to $1,000 in statutory damages plus legal fees for violation of the Federal Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). If they send you the notice in the mail, they are allowed to start contacting you by phone again after 30 days. But this can be prevented by following the next step.
9. Write a letter to the address you find on the letter they sent you. Do not send it to any post office box mentioned. There should be a street address somewhere in their correspondence. Sometimes they bury it in the letter's fine print. In the letter, request proof of their identity (since they're asking you to send them money), proof of their legal ability to collect debt IN YOUR STATE (not theirs), the amount of the debt, how they acquired the debt (if they are not the original lender) and the name and address of the original creditor. State that they are not to contact you except by U.S. mail. This will stop the calls. Their calling you again allows you to sue them in federal court for up to $1,000 (again) for violation of the FDCPA.
10. Deliver this letter at the post office, where you will request that it be sent 'via certified mail with a return receipt.' Keep all receipts.
11. Hire a lawyer if the phone calls continue, or if the debt collector continues debt collection by mail without complying with the requests made in your letter. The lawyer will help you recover statutory damages and legal fees in federal court for their violating the FDCPA.

How to Find a Free Cell Phone Directory

1. In a search engine, enter a search such as 'free cell phone directory' or 'find cell phone numbers free.'
2. Scroll through the list of search results, evaluating which site looks the most reputable.
3. Try a few different sites to ensure that they truly are free directories, then decide on the one that suits you.

How to Register for Free Traffic Alerts

1. Determine what kind of traffic alerts you need---this will help you choose a website. You may want a periodic alert to all local traffic conditions, a daily alert for a particular route or an alert that is administered only when traffic reaches a certain intensity.
2. Navigate to a free traffic alert website (see Resources) and register for an account. Opening an account with a traffic alert website is the most reliable way of getting consistent alerts---by doing so, you can ensure that you are alerted consistently based on the alert conditions you decided upon.
3. Enter into the website the route for which you want traffic alerts, and choose which conditions you wish to be alerted to. For example, you can request that you be alerted only under certain traffic conditions, like heavy traffic jams.
4. Download a widget for your computer. Different widgets---small applications---offer different types of traffic alerts that are always only a mouse-click away. You could download a widget designed to give traffic conditions in Paris, or a more generalized widget produced by traffic.com.

How to Watch Hulu on My Cell Phone

iPhone OS
1. Tap the 'App Store' icon on the home screen. Tap 'Search,' then type 'Hulu Plus' into the search bar, and tap 'Search.'
2. Tap 'Hulu Plus' from the search results screen, then tap the 'Free' button. Tap 'Install' and enter your iTunes password when prompted. The application installs.
3. Tap the 'Hulu Plus' icon to launch the application. Log in to your Hulu account or tap 'Tour' to view free episodes.
Windows Mobile
4. Tap 'Start,' then select 'MarketPlace.' Type 'Skyfire' in the search bar, then select it in the results list.
5. Tap 'Download' to install the application. Once you have installed it, tap 'Start,' then 'Programs' and 'Skyfire.'
6. Follow the tutorial instructions, then enter the Hulu website address in the navigation bar. Type the name of the program you want to view in the Hulu search bar, then select it to view it on the phone.
Android OS
7. Tap the 'Market' icon. Tap 'Search,' then type 'Skyfire' into the search bar and tap 'Enter.'
8. Select 'Skyfire' from the results list, select it and tap 'Install.' The application installs.
9. Tap 'Home,' then the 'Application Drawer' and the 'Skyfire' icon. Follow the tutorial, then enter the Hulu website address in the navigation bar. Enter the name of the video you want to watch in the Hulu search bar, then select it to watch it on the device.

How to Send a Free Text Message on Cingular Wireless

1. Log into your email account and open a new window to compose a new message.
2. Type the phone number of the person you wish to send the message to in the recipient box, which is usually proceeded with the word 'To.' Include the area code along with the number and make sure that the number does not have any dashes or spaces.
3. Complete the email address by adding '@txt.att.net' after the phone number. For example, if you want to send a text message to the number 555-555-0199, you will use 5555550199@txt.att.net. The address to send the text message will be: yournumber@txt.att.net.
4. Type your message into the message box window. AT&T currently limits each text message to 160 characters. According to the AT&T website, 'Each message longer than 160 characters will be broken up into multiple segments and delivered separately. Messages longer than 160 characters are billed as multiple messages.'
5. Click 'Send' to send the message. The message will be sent as a text message and the receiver will see the message as a text message on his or her cell phone.

How do I Unlock Nokia 3120 Phones for Free?

Find the IMEI number of your phone
1. Type *#06# on the phone’s keypad. Your 15-digit IMEI number will appear on the screen. If it doesn’t, see Step 2, otherwise, move to the next section.
2. Turn off the phone.
3. Remove the battery cover and take the battery out. Here you will see a small sticker containing a 15-digit IMEI number of your cell phone.
Get codes and unlock the phone
4. Visit one of the following websites to obtain free unlock codes.Go to the website Nokiafree.org. Enter your phone’s IMEI number in the first field. Then select your network, for instance, T-Mobile, Cingular, or AT&T. Then click the button “Get Nokia DCT4 Unlock codes!” On the next page, you will be provided with seven or eight unlock codes for your Nokia 3120.Use the website GSM-unlock.com. Select Nokia 3120 as the phone model and also enter the IMEI number. Then, select your country and service provider. Lastly, provide your email address at which the unlock codes will be sent. Click “OK.” Check your email to receive GSM-Unlock’s email, which should contain seven or eight unlock codes.Visit the site Mobilecodez.com. Enter the IMEI number and select the network that the phone is currently locked to. Click the “Get Unlock Codes” button. You will see seven or eight codes to try.
5. Power on your phone without the SIM card. Enter the code in this format: #pw+CODE+1#. For getting the letter “p” you will have to press * three times. Similarly for getting the letters “w” and character “+”, you will have to press *, four and two times respectively. You can enter any code from the ones provided by the unlock code website. If it is not the correct code your phone will prompt you to enter the code again.
6. Try another one of the codes provided by the website. However, keep in mind that you only have five attempts after which your phone will be hard locked. In that case, you will not be able to unlock it for free.
7. Press the “OK” button. If you are successful, you should now see the message “SIM restriction off.”

How to Read an SMS From Windows Mobile

Touchscreen Phones
1. Tap the 'Menu' button. Generally, a Windows Mobile touchscreen phone has the menu button located at the bottom of the device's screen.
2. Tap the 'Messages' icon.
3. Tap on the SMS message displayed in the inbox to open it and show the entire contents.
Non-Touchscreen Phones
4. Press the 'OK,' 'Menu' or 'Start' button, depending on the model of Windows Mobile phone.
5. Press the 'Message' or 'Messaging' key.
6. Scroll to the folder marked 'SMS/MMS' or 'SMS,' depending on the model of Windows Mobile phone, and press the 'OK' button. You will be sent to the inbox, where you can view SMS messages.

How to Activate My Cricket Cell Phone

By Phone
1. Charge your phone before starting the activation process, as the programming may drain a bit of your battery.
2. Open the battery compartment of your phone and locate the ESN number. The ESN number is usually found on the sticker underneath the battery so you will have to remove the battery. Write this number down so you are able to refer to it later in the activation process. Re-insert your battery and turn the phone on.
3. Contact Cricket at 800-CRICKET (800-274-2538) from another phone and say you want to activate your phone. You may encounter an automated activation line. If so, follow the prompts; if not, follow the next step.
4. Give the representative the ESN number from your phone, your name, your Cricket account number (if applicable) and address. Follow the instructions given by the representative to finish the activation of your phone.
Online
5. Visit the Cricket website, mycricket.com, and click the 'Activation' tab located at the top of the screen.
6. Turn your phone off and remove the battery. Locate the ESN number on the sticker attached to the inside of the battery compartment. Enter those numbers into the appropriate field on the Web page.
7. Follow the steps to enter the security passcode, and then press the 'Next' button.
8. Enter your name, address, telephone number and Cricket account number (If applicable) in the appropriate fields, and then click the 'Next' button.
9. Select a plan from the available options on the screen.You may be prompted to enter a payment method. Click the 'Activate' button once you are done.

How to Get Free Cell Phone Minutes From Kroger Grocery Stores

1. Purchase an i-wireless phone to be eligible for this program. Free cell phone minutes cannot be transferred to other cell phone providers. You can purchase i-wireless phones at any Kroger grocery store, or online at iwirelesshome.com.
2. Go to iwirelesshome.com and create an online user account once you get your phone. This will allow you to see information about your phone usage and how much you have accumulated toward your free phone minutes.
3. Call 611 from your i-wireless phone to register for the free phone rewards program. You will be asked to enter your shopper's card number located on the back of your shopper's card.
4. Spend $100 at any of the participating Kroger grocery stores and 20 free minutes will automatically be added to your phone plan. You will receive a text message when you have reached your $100 threshold notifying you of your free minutes. There is no time limit to meeting the $100 threshold, so anytime you meet it, you will receive the free minutes.

How to Obtain an 800 Verizon Number

How To Get 800 Toll Free Verizon Service
1. Visit the Verizon Wireless Toll-Free website.
2. Find the toll-free number that pops up for your state. Each state offers its own number that you must call to order toll-free service.
3. Check under the number for a list of the benefits and features are available with toll-free calling from Verizon Wireless.
4. Call your state's unique number and complete the process with a Verizon representative.

How to Send SMS From an iPad

Talkatone
1. Tap the 'App Store' app on your iPad. Tap the 'Search' box and type in 'Talkatone.' Tap the download link to install the app.
2. Tap 'Create an Account' and type in your email address, username and password. Tap 'OK' to log in to your account.
3. Tap 'Contacts' at the bottom of the screen. Tap 'Add a Contact' to add contacts to your list. Type in the name and phone number of a contact and tap 'Add.'
4. Tap the contact in your list. Type an SMS message into the text box at the bottom of the page and tap 'Send' to send the message.
Skype
5. Download and install Skype for iOS from the App Store. Launch Skype on your iPad.
6. Tap 'Create an Account.' Type in your personal information and tap 'Create Account' to log in.
7. Tap 'Subscriptions' on the right side of the screen. Tap the name of the country you want to send texts in, then tap 'Buy Now.' Alternately, tap 'Buy Credit' at the top of the screen to purchase Skype credit.
8. Tap 'Contacts - Add Contact.' Type the name and number of a contact into the text field, or type in the email address of another Skype user. Tap 'Add' to add the contact.
9. Tap the contact's name. Type an SMS message in the text box and tap 'Send.'
Tru App
10. Launch the App Store and search for 'Truphone.' Tap 'Free,' then 'Install' to install the app on your iPad.
11. Launch Tru from the home screen on your iPad. Type in your personal information. Tap 'Next' to create your account.
12. Tap 'SMS' to compose a message. Tap the 'Compose' icon in the upper-right corner of the screen to write a new message.
13. Tap 'To:' and enter the phone number to send your text to. Tap 'Send' to send the message.

The Best SMS Gateways for Sending Receiving Messages

Aggregators
Aggregators operate by using multiple agreements with the many different mobile carriers to exchange a two-way traffic connection for SMS messages. These messages go in and out of the operator's Short Message Service Center (SMS-C), also called the 'local termination model.' Unlike the SS7, aggregators deliver messages in an operator's SMS-C, but not the subscriber's handset.
SS7
The SS7 gateway provider uses its connectivity to send SMS messages giving the provider the opportunity to see the SMS messages path during routing. All that means is the message can be delivered to a recipient without the SMS-C of other operators.
SMS Gateway Providers
There are a number of SMS gateway providers out there. Some may be more effective then others. Of the many providers are ICQ, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo Messenger. There are also a number of websites hat you can go to that provide SMS gateways such as clickatell.com, mblox.com and sms2email.com.
Finding The Right Provider
It will always be in your best interest to search and find the right SMS gateway provider for you or your business. You can find many of these providers by doing a simple search on any search engine site. Once you have found a gateway provider, try out their trial offers to get a feel of the product's features. This will go a long way in selecting the best SMS gateway for you.

How to Receive Collect Calls on Cell Phone Services

1. Answer the phone when it rings, just as you with any other call to your cell phone.
2. Listen to the collect call message. You are informed who the call is from and how much you will be charged per minute.
3. Accept or decline the call. Depending on the service you are using, say 'Accept' or 'Decline' or press '1' or '2.'
4. Talk to the individual making the collect call, just as you would with any other phone call. Once you hang up, the service fee is sent to your wireless company, which adds it to your monthly bill.

How to Send Ringback Tones to Your Phone

1. Subscribe to a ringback tone plan. This often includes a small monthly fee in addition to purchasing ringback tones.
2. Purchase a ringback tone. This is found on the website of your service provider in the 'Ringback Tone' section within your 'Settings' or 'Account' page.
3. Click the ringback tone to send it to your phone.

How to Send an SMS to Israel

From Computer to Cell Phone
1. Download an SMS service to your computer (see Resources).
2. Add the recipient's email or cell phone number to the list of contacts to request permission to send SMS messages. Select 'Israel' as the recipient's country. The SMS program will automatically configure the cell phone number to the Israeli area code. After the recipient has confirmed you as a contact, you can send SMS messages.
3. Choose the recipient's name from the list of contacts and type in the text message. Click 'Send.' The recipient will receive the text message on his cell phone.
From Cell Phone to Cell Phone
4. Add the recipient's email or cell phone number to the list of cellphone contacts. Cell phone numbers in Israel begin with '972' and you then drop the first digit, the '0,' of an Israeli cell phone number.
5. Click on the recipient's name to access his cell phone number.
6. Type in the text message and click 'Send.' The message will be sent to the recipient's cell phone.
From Computer to Computer
7. Download the desired SMS program into your computer. Click 'Contacts.'
8. Enter the recipient's email address into the list of contacts.
9. Type the SMS message into the message field and click 'Send' after the recipient has confirmed you as a contact (Gmail does not require contact confirmation--only that the sender has received, at least once, an email from the contact.)

How to Send a Free SMS to Jordan

1. Open the SMSFree4All page in your Web browser.
2. Enter the Jordanian cellphone number you want to message. Precede the number with the +962 country code for Jordan.
3. Select the mobile phone provider the Jordanian phone is using in the pop-up field. You might be able to determine this from the chart at the top of the page.
4. Type your message in the main text box.
5. Enter the spam filter text you see in the verification box. Press 'Send.'Your message is on its way to Jordan.

How to Make Free Calls Through the Internet to Landlines

1. Visit a website that allows you to use their software to place free VoIP calls to landline telephones, such as iCall, VoIP Buster, Free Call, VoIP Stunt or VoIP Cheap (see Resources section).
2. View a list of the countries that you can call for free using the VoIP software. If the country you desire to call is listed, view the time restraints for your free call to ensure the software can accommodate your needs. For example, most of the VoIP software providers have a five-minute time limit per call. If you desire to speak for longer intervals, you will have to pay a small fee to use the services.
3. Click on the option to 'Download' the VoIP soft phone software to your computer. Once the download is complete, click the option to 'Run.' This will launch the software installation wizard. During the software installation, you may be asked to create a username and password. This will vary by provider.
4. Connect your headset and microphone to your computer. If you are using a USB headset, connect the headset to the USB port on your computer.
5. Launch the VoIP soft phone on your computer by clicking on its icon on your desktop or in your computer's system tray. If the icon is not listed on your desktop or system tray, search for the file location on your computer's hard drive.
6. Use your mouse to dial the phone number on the VoIP soft phone. Click the 'Place Call' or 'Send Call' button. The exact wording will vary by software.
7. Begin speaking when the individual answers his landline phone. You may have to adjust the volume on your computer to ensure that you can hear the individual clearly.

How to Get Free ATT Minutes

1. Choose an AT&T cell phone plan that best suits your needs. Visit the AT&T Wireless website to see a variety of cell phone plans ranging from as low as $70 for unlimited weeknight and weekend minutes. You may alter your plan type search based on your individual preferences.
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Speak with an AT&T customer representative to verify your cell phone plan choice. Call 1-800-331-0500 and explain to the customer representative your AT&T plan choice and your reason for choosing that particular plan. When concerned about exceeding daytime minutes or minutes in general, speaking with a trained professional can help you learn about specific cell phone plans and their benefits.
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Ask questions about special offers on your cell phone plan.
Ask about special plans or deals for your service choice. When speaking with an AT&T customer service representative, ask specific questions relating to your benefits as an AT&T customer. Many cell phone companies offer privileges or gifts as a token of their appreciation for your choosing their company to provide you with a service. Offers such as a 'Sign up bonus' may include free air time or unlimited messaging.
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Mobile-to-mobile calling with AT&T is unlimited.
Know your options. AT&T offers service over a wide coverage area, including unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling. Make note of all your cell phone contacts who use AT&T as their cell phone provider; you may call your business, friends and family contacts who use AT&T anytime without worrying about your minutes.

How Do Bluetooth Car Kits Work?

How does Bluetooth work?
Bluetooth is a way of allowing wireless communication. It is able to connect several devices at once without having problems with synchronization. Bluetooth has a receiver that uses 79 different radio channels that are all spaced very close to each other, only 1 Hz apart. The receiver can then use these radio signals to communicate with any device with a Bluetooth adapter. The adapters have a card that can receive signals from the Bluetooth receiver and then communicate these signals to whatever device the adapter is connected to. One unique aspect of Bluetooth is how it avoids interfering with other radio signals. After each communication, the frequency that the Bluetooth receiver uses to communicate with devices changes, thus avoiding interference.
How do Bluetooth car kits work?
When your automobile's ignition is turned on, the Bluetooth car kit automatically looks for a Bluetooth enabled phone. If it finds one within range, it then sets up a Bluetooth connection that synchronizes the car kit with the cell phone. Then, whenever a call is dialed or answered, the car kit picks up the voice signals and then sends it over a radio frequency to the cell phone, which then transmits it just like a regular call.
What features do Bluetooth car kits have?
Most Bluetooth car kits have the ability to detect and communicate with phones over a distance of around 30 feet. They also are usually linked to the car stereo, so that the music is automatically muted whenever there is an incoming call. Some have voice recognition built in, allowing for a call to be dialed simply by saying the name of the person you want to call. Others have easily accessed buttons for answering and ending calls. In general, car kits also have an LCD screen for caller ID, as well as the ability to connect multiple phones at once.

How to Unlock Net10 for Free

1. Enter *#06# in your phone's keypad. Press the 'OK' button. Write down the 15- or 17-digit IMEI number as indicated on your phone's screen.
2. Use unlocking software found on the Internet. Examples include The Unlocker, Unlock to Talk and UnlockMe (see Resources). Download the software file and save it to your desktop.
3. Double-click the file and follow the installation wizard. Save the software to your computer's hard drive. Restart your computer for changes to take effect.
4. Attach the USB cable to your cell phone. Connect the other end to your desktop computer or laptop's USB port.
5. Launch the unlocking software. Wait for it to detect your cell phone. When prompted, enter the IMEI number and press the 'Unlock' button.
6. Choose 'Net10' from the list of carriers to which your phone is locked. Also, select your country from the drop-down menu.
7. Enter the unlock code in your phone. Follow any special instructions prompted by the software. Wait for notification that you have successfully unlocked your phone.

How to Get a Free Landline

1. Bundle your services. Purchasing services, such as cable, phone and Internet from the same company can result in a large package discount. Compare the amount you are currently paying for your landline and other services, then review the bundled packages; the savings might completely eliminate the cost of the landline.
2. Call your regional public utility commission; this department can help you apply for federal discounts that eliminate the cost of owning a landline -- e.g., enrollment in the LifeLine Across America program saves you $10 or more, which is enough to cover the cost of a local-only or emergency-only landline.
3. Contact the National Association of State Utility Advocates to talk to an advocate. Utility advocates can help you get necessary utilities when you cannot afford them.

How to Unblock Incoming Phone Numbers

1. Let the call go to voicemail. Many people leave their names, phone numbers and reasons they're calling on voice messages. If you receive a blocked caller ID, the easiest way to 'unblock' it is to let it roll over to voicemail, then listen to the message.
2. Call the number back. Many landlines and cell phones have Redial buttons---if you want to call back a blocked number, press Redial, making sure the blocked call was the last incoming call. If a person answers, explain you received a call from that blocked number and politely request that number. If you get a message recording, listen carefully as the person's name and number may be on it. If you don't have a Redial button on your phone, call the phone manufacturer and ask if it offers a redial feature. For example, on cell phones, a redial feature might be under 'History' or 'Options'.
3. Order Anonymous Call Rejection. This service is typically for landlines only. Check with your cell phone provider, whose number is on your monthly statements, and ask if it provides this service. This service automatically blocks incoming calls. Instead of the call ringing through to your phone, the caller instead hears a recording that you do not accept blocked calls, and that he must unblock his call for it to ring through. If the caller unblocks his call, his name and/or phone number displays on your caller ID. There is typically a monthly charge for this service.
4. Sign up with TrapCall. TrapCall is a fee-based service that unmasks blocked caller IDs, displaying instead the caller's name and/or phone number. For a free trial, go to Trapcall.com, click the 'Try Trapcall free' button in the lower left corner of the Web page, and follow the instructions.
5. Sign up with an unblocking service. One such service is Unblock Private Numbers, which forwards incoming blocked calls to a toll-free number that unmasks the blocking, then forwards the caller's name and/or phone number to your caller ID. To sign up, go to Unblockprivatenumbers.com, scroll down the page to 'Step-By-Step Instructions,' click the 'Click here' link in Step 1 and follow the instructions.

How to Text to Multiple Recipients on an iPhone

1. Push the 'Messages' button on your iPhone home screen. This appears as a green button with a speech balloon on it.
2. Push the small button in the top-right corner of your screen that has a pencil and paper icon on it. This creates a new text message.
3. Enter the name or phone number of the first person you wish to text. If they're in your contacts list, you'll just see their name displayed.
4. Notice the cursor remains in the 'To:' field. You can continue to enter names here by pushing the '+' button until you're finished. You can also enter the phone numbers of recipients not in your address book by entering them manually.
5. Compose your text message and hit 'Send.' Your text will be delivered to the recipients you specified all at once, just like an email list.

How to Send Receive Free Text Messages From a Computer

1. Open your email application. You can use either a desktop or Web-based email application.
2. In the 'To' field enter the 10-digit telephone number you wish to text, followed by the carrier's email code. For instance, if you want to text a Verizon network user with the phone number 555-123-4567 you would text '5551234567@vtext.com.' See the Resource section below for a full list of carrier email codes.
3. Write your message. Text messages usually have a 160-character limit. Remain within the limit so your message isn't cut short.
4. Click the 'Send' button. Your text will be sent to the cell number you provided. If you receive a response, you can simply reply to the received email, just as if you were emailing to another computer.

How to Send a Fun SMS for Free

1. Select a free SMS site. Many free SMS messaging sites can be found by searching online and typically allow you to send basic messages to your destination number. Or try a site called Oh Don't Forget (http://ohdontforget.com), which provides additional options upon registering, such as reminder text messages. Some email providers, such as Yahoo!, also offer free SMS messaging services if you have an email account.
2. Input the destination number. Since many of these SMS message services have the ability to send messages to foreign cell phones, you must select or input the country code in order to properly send the message. Refer to each specific site's instructions for international codes.
3. Enter any additional information that is required. Depending on which SMS service you choose, you may be required to input additional information, such as the carrier of the destination number, or the name of who is sending the message.
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Your friends or family can receive messages as though they were sent from another phone.
Write your message. Type whatever you want the other person to receive, but be aware that these messages are limited in length, just as they are when you use your phone. There is usually a character counter at the bottom of the box to show how many additional characters you can still enter.

How to Customize Your Own Phone Faceplates for Free

1. Brainstorm a design you would like to put onto your phone's faceplate. It's best to do this on paper. The model of your phone will play a major factor on how you can design your faceplate.
2. Shut your phone off.
3. Take off the back cover of your phone and remove the battery and SIM card. Make sure to keep them in a safe place where they won't come in contact with any glue, paint or other decorating materials.
4. Create a clean work area for you to customize your faceplate. If you plan to use paint or glue, you will need a cloth or napkins to protect your work surface from being painted or glued.
5. Remove your faceplate from your cell phone and place it on your work area.
6. Take your decoration materials and spread them out on your work area.
7. Begin customizing your faceplate. If you're going to paint your faceplate, spray paint will work best. Make sure your faceplate is on a protective cloth and then add a layer of paint to your plate. Wait an hour for the paint to fully dry. Don't paint the inner side of the faceplate as this may affect the way it snaps into place on your phone.If you plan to add beads to your plate, a glue gun will work best. Dab a small dot of glue onto your faceplate where you would like to place your bead, and then use tweezers to place the bead on top of the glue. Use the tweezers to apply pressure to the bead, and use a napkin to gently wipe away an excess glue before it dries.Glitter and stickers are rather easy to apply. Just make sure the glitter fully dries before putting the faceplate back onto your phone, and don't place any stickers on the inner side of your faceplate that could affect the way the plate snaps into place on your phone.
8. Let your faceplate fully dry and the snap it back into place on your phone.
9. Put your SIM card and battery back into your phone and replace the back cover on your phone.

How to Unlock a Motorola RAZR for Free

1. Dial '*#06#' on your RAZR. Write down the international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) number on the screen. Call your global system for mobile communications (GSM) network's customer service department and ask for the Motorola RAZR's unlock code after giving them the IMEI. Provide the customer service representative with an email address. The number will be sent to that email.
2. Turn off your phone after you have received the email about your unlock code. Take off the phone's battery cover and remove the phone's SIM card. Insert a SIM card from any other GSM network. Put the battery cover back on the phone.
3. Turn the RAZR on. An error message will appear regarding the SIM card, click through that. Enter the unlock code when prompted and click 'OK.' Your phone is now unlocked.

How to Send Free Text Messages Online to Cell Phones

Online Text Message.com
1. Open your Internet browser and navigate to the Online Text Message website (see References).
2. Enter the mobile phone number of the person that you are sending a text message to in the 'To' field, followed by entering your email address in the 'Email Address' field.
3. Enter the subject of your text message in the appropriate field, and then select your mobile phone wireless carrier from the drop-down menu.
4. Select whether you want to enter quick text by selecting a choice from the 'Insert Quick Text' drop-down menu, and then enter your message in the message box.
5. Click the 'Send Message' button to send your message.
Text 4 Free
6. Open your Internet browser and navigate to the Text4free website (see References).
7. Scroll down the page and locate the 'Send to' field. Enter the mobile phone number of the person receiving the text message and select your wireless provider from the drop-down menu. Click the 'Add Recipient' icon to add another mobile phone number in the 'Send To' field.
8. Enter your message in the 'Message' box, and then select how many text messages you want to send by choosing a number from the drop-down menu.
9. Attach a picture (optional) by clicking the 'Browse' button, and then selecting an image off your hard drive.
10. Enter the confirmation code, and then click the 'Send Message' icon.
Txtdrop.com
11. Open your Internet browser and navigate to the TxtDrop website (see References).
12. Enter your email address into the 'Email' field, followed by entering the recipient's mobile phone number in the 'Send To' field.
13. Enter your message in the message box, and then press the 'Send' button to transmit your message.

How to Send Free Multiple SMS

TxtDrop
1. Navigate your browser to txtdrop.com.
2. Enter your email address into the text box provided. The website claims that replies will be sent to the address, but you can enter any address into the box if you are afraid of receiving spam mail.
3. Enter your first recipient's cell phone number, including area code, into the next set of text boxes.
4. Type your desired message into the large text box.
5. Highlight and right-click your message. Select 'Copy.'
6. Click the 'Send' button.
7. Type in an email address once more, enter your second recipient's cell phone number and right-click within the large text box. Select 'Paste' and click Send. Repeat for any and all other recipients.
Text4Free
8. Navigate your browser to text4free.net.
9. Scroll down and enter your first recipient's number into the text box. Select your recipient's cell phone carrier from the adjacent drop-down box.
10. Select the 'Click to Add Another Recipient' box to send multiple SMS at once.
11. Enter the desired message in the next text box. Your limit is 140 characters.
12. Enter the five-digit code beside the final text box for verification purposes. Click the 'Send Message(s)' button.

How to Find Free Reverse Phone Number Information

1. Visit the website of a free reverse phone number look-up directory like White Pages, phonenumber.com, and anywho.com.
2. Enter the phone number on the page in the format: 555-555-5555.
3. Click 'Submit'/'Search' to get information related to the number. The search results will include their names, addresses, and in some cases, their current employment status as well.

How to Make Call Forwarding Forward Text Messages

Manual Forwarding
1. Use the arrow keys and selection button -- often the large button in the in the middle of the arrow keys -- to open a previously sent or received text.
2. Press 'Options.' It's often the top left or right button.
3. Scroll to 'Forward' and select.
4. Key in the forwarding phone number and press 'Send' to forward the text message.
App Forwarding
5. Download 'SMS Forwarding,' a free app, from the Android Market if you use an Android-based smartphone. Open the app from your apps folder to configure text-forwarding options. Use your finger or stylus to tap the check mark next to 'Enable Forwarding' to turn on the app. Tap the check mark next to 'Forward with SMS' to enable automatic text forwarding. Key in the phone number(s) to which you want to forward the texts. Configure the app to send email notification and forward text to an email account by tapping the check mark next to 'Forward with email.' Key in the email(s) you want to forward texts to. Scroll through all other options and customize the app to function as you desire.
6. Download 'Pass It Forward,' a free app, from the Android Market if you use an Android phone. Open the app from your apps folder to configure text forwarding options. Tap the box next to 'Forward' to enable text forwarding. Key in the phone number(s) to which you want texts forwarded. Configure how often you want text forwarded and when you want text forwarded by specifying in the apps options. Set up the app with a delay between the time you get a text and when a text is forwarded to give yourself a chance to cancel the forward if the message is private or you don't want it forwarded.
7. Open the native SMS texting app included in any iPhone from the apps menu. Tap any text to view it and access edit options. Tap the 'Edit' button at the top of the screen to access forwarding options. Tap the text message(s) you want forwarded. Tap the 'Forward' button at the bottom of the screen. Key in the phone number to which you want the text forwarded.

How to Get Free Ringtones for Verzion Wireless Phones

Myxer
1. Fill out the required information on the Myxer “Create account” page to create your free account. (See Reference 1 below.)
2. Sign into the account, and the Myxer main page will open.
3. Select the “Ringtones” tab.
4. Choose one of the categories listed on the left side of the page or enter the name of a song or author in the “Find” box. Once you do, you will find a list of different ringtones.
5. Click the “Get It” button for the ringtone you want to use. A window will open. Click “Next” in the window.
6. Select “Send,” and the ringtone will be sent to your phone. Once you click this option, instructions will appear. Follow these instructions exactly; they will vary depending on which Verizon phone you own.
Phonezoo
7. Register for a free account on Phonezoo. (See Reference 2 below.) Once you finish the registration process, you will be signed into the account and taken to the account homepage.
8. Click the “Ringtones” button. Choose a category on the left side or search for a ringtone using the search box in the top-right corner. When you do, a list of files will appear.
9. Click the ringtone you want to put on your phone, and the ringtone page will open.
10. Select “Send to phone,” and the file will be sent to you. Follow the instructions shown to save the ringtone to your phone.

How to Make Free International Phone Calls Using Your Computer

Skype
1. Get a copy of Skype, an online phone-calling service, for your computer. You can find a direct link in the Resources section below.
2. When the program is downloaded, start looking for your international friends, colleagues, family, or whomever it is you need to call (they must have Skype on their computer as well, for this to be free). Add the names of the people you want to communicate with to your contact list.
3. Connect your microphone headset to your computer and load Skype. Find the username of the party you want to call under the 'Contacts' list and see if he is online. You should see a green icon and a red icon; press the green one to initiate your call and the red one to end it.
Ring Plus
4. Replace your current phone service with Lingo VoIP phone service (see link below), where you can make unlimited local and long-distance calls in the United States for a low flat rate using your computer and a high-speed connection.
5. Go to the RingPlus website (link below) and sign up for an account.
6. Find the access number that is closest to your current location and call in using your Lingo computer phone service. You will be asked to enter your RingPlus account number and PIN, which you should have gotten when you signed up.
7. Enter the international phone number (don't forget to press 9, plus the country code first). While you are waiting for the call to be connected, you will have to listen to advertisements, but the call itself is free.

How to Unlock a Network Locked Phone

Through the Network
1. Find your phone's IMEI number. This is often colloquially referred to as a 'serial number,' and is a unique 15-digit number which is found on the label underneath your phone's battery. You can also find this by typing '*#06#' into your handset. This is one of the many codes that performs operations on your phone, and is used in the same way as the unlock code you'll receive later. Copy your IMEI number down onto a piece of paper.
2. Contact your network. Most networks will provide you with your unlock code in exchange for an often relatively large fee. If you have been with them for a while, they may be merciful, and give you the code for free, but in most cases they will charge.
3. Give them your IMEI number. This is needed to generate your unique unlock code and is the only information they will require besides the make and model of your phone. Networks are generally quite slow in sending out your code, and you may be waiting around a week to receive it.
4. Type your unlock code into your handset. This can normally be done without special preparation, but some phones require you to switch it on without the SIM in to remove the network block. You will see a message confirming that the block has been lifted.
Through Independent Companies
5. Get your phone's IMEI number in the way described above (type '*#06#' into the handset). Many mobile phone users need their phone unlocked at some point, and as a result, there are many companies online, such as The Phone Unlockers, that provide unlock code for a small fee.
6. Enter details of your make and model into the website, and quote your IMEI number in the space requested. Websites often charge a lot less and deliver a lot more quickly than the networks themselves, and are in many ways the better option. You will usually have your code within a few days.
7. Input the unlock code into your handset. Your phone will now be free from the network block, and you can change networks. Unlocking also increases the resale value of your phone.

How to Send Text Messages to Verizon Customers

1. Open any Web browser on your computer, such as Internet Explorer, Safari, Opera or Firefox.
2. Go to Verizon's 'Send a Text Message' online texting page. The direct link to this site is located in the Resources section of this article.
3. Enter the Verizon wireless number you wish to send a text message to in the 'Send To' field. Do not include spaces, dashes or parenthesis. Separate multiple wireless numbers with commas if sending a text message to more than one Verizon wireless number simultaneously.
4. Type your message into the 'Your Message' field.
5. Type your name into the 'From' field. This will show up in the final text message to the Verizon wireless customer to identify who the message is from.
6. Enter your phone number into the 'Callback Number' field. Again, this is done without spaces, dashes or parenthesis.
7. Click the 'Send' button. The entire message has a 140 character limit.

How to Send an SMS Using an SMPP

1. Navigate through the main menu of your cellular phone or mobile device to 'SMS Messaging,' then select it by pressing 'Enter' (or an equivalent command). Many cell phones and mobile devices differ in the means of navigating to this option, but once you have selected the correct command, they will all open an 'SMS Compose' screen.
2. Compose the text content of your SMS into the 'SMS Compose' screen input window using your keypad or QWERTY keyboard.
3. Press 'Send' (or equivalent command) to send your SMS message. The cellular network will then use the SMPP technology to transmit your message to the recipient.

How to Send a Text to a Bell Canada Cell Phone

1. Choose the option on your cell phone to create a new text message, just as you would to send a text message to any other destination. For the destination or 'To' field, enter the properly formatted number of the Bell Canada cell phone where the text message should be sent. Whether you are inside or outside of Canada, include the country code (which is 1 for Canada), the area code, and the phone number.
2. Go to the Bell Mobility Web Messaging website in your web browser to send a text message to a Bell cell phone through the web. In the 'Send to' field, enter up to ten phone numbers, separated by commas, in 10-digit format---area code and phone number, but no country code. Enter a validation code by retyping the characters displayed; this is required to ensure this website is not misused.
3. Send an email to the 10-digit phone number, followed by '@txt.bell.ca' to send a text message to a Bell cell phone by email. For example, to send a text message by email to phone number 555-1234 in area code 519, enter '5195551234@txt.bell.ca' in the 'To' field.

How to Receive a Free Cell Phone and Free Monthly Minutes

1. You may qualify for a free cell phone and monthly minutes on lifeline phone program if you receive public assistance, or under 135% of the Federal Povery Guidelines. Example: If you are single and earn only $900.00/ month you qualify. You can fill out the application on line or call the number below.
2. File your application at www.safelinkwireless.com. or call 1-800-977-3768. This service is currently available in Florida,Tennessee,Georgia,Massachusets,Michigan,New York,Pennsylvania. More states are being added to the list.
3. If you receive Liheap,SSI,free school lunch, Tanf Cash assistance,Medicaid, Blind pension, Hud assistance and food stamps you will qualify. You will receive your phone in the mail and you can add minutes at the web site.

How to Send Multiple Text Messages Online

1. Ask the people you want to send the text message to who their cell phone carrier is. To email a text message, you'll need to know the carrier, so ask around and create a written list so you can refer back to it.
2. Get the SMS Gateway for each cell phone carrier by looking at an SMS Gateway list such as the one found at Mutube, Accutracking or Email Text Messages.
3. Launch your online email account and click 'Compose New Message.' Enter all the cell numbers plus their sms gateways in the 'To' Field. It should look like this:1234567898@page.metrocall.com, 0987654321@vtext.comSeparate each address with a comma. Compose your message.
4. Click 'Send' to email the text to all the recipients.

How to Run a Home Phone With a Computer Through a 56K Modem for Free

1. Visit the Skype website (see Resources). Click the 'Get Skype' button to download the free VoIP telephone service software.
2. Click 'Join' at the top of the Skype website to create an account. Enter your personal information, choose a password, and select a Skype name for Internet phone service. Other Skype users will use this name to call you for free.
3. Plug a headset, or speakers and microphone into your computer. These will act as your home phone. Turn up the speaker volume to hear through either.
4. Click the Skype icon on your desktop to use the phone services. Use Skype names to call other users of this VoIP telephone service for free.

How to Send a Free Picture to a Mobile

1. Log into your email account.
2. Attach the picture that you want to send to a mobile phone to the email by clicking on the 'Attach' option and then double-clicking on the picture from your computer's hard drive.
3. Address the 'Recipient' field of the email to the mobile's 10-digit cell phone number followed by the cell phone service provider's text messaging extension (e.g., 1234567890@vzwpix.com).
4. Send the email to the mobile phone by clicking on the 'Send' button.
5. Open the text message on your mobile phone if you sent it to yourself. Press the right soft key to access the options. Select 'Save as Ringtone' to save the picture to your mobile phone.

How to Send a Free Text Message Online to Any Phone Company

1. Go to txt2day.com and on the right side of the page you will see the SMS generator. Read all of the terms and conditions before moving forward to the next step.
2. Go to the SMS generator and enter the cell phone number that you wish to text. Include numbers only. Entering your return email address is optional. However, your email will be used so that your contact can reply to your text message. If you do not enter your email address, your contact cannot reply to you.
3. Select the cell phone provider of your contact. If you do not know the cell phone provider, look it up by clicking the link provided.
4. Enter your text message in the field provided. Do not go over the maximum allowance of 140 characters.
5. Answer the anti-spam problem, this is usually a simple mathematical question. Agree to the terms of service and click 'Send It!'

How to Retrieve a Mobile SMS

1. Press the 'Menu/OK' key on your cell phone. Your phone should be on the standby screen when you press the key. If not, press the 'End' key to return to the standby screen, then press 'Menu/OK.'
2. Select 'Messages' or 'Messaging.' Use the arrow keys to select the SMS message you would like to retrieve.
3. Click the 'Menu/OK' key to select the message. Review the message by using the arrow keys to scroll up and down the message. Press the 'End' key to return to the phone's standby screen. You can also select the 'Return' or 'Back' key to review more messages.

How to Activate MetroPCS Phones

1. Make sure that MetroPCS offers service in your area. Unlike nationwide providers (Sprint, AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile), MetroPCS is a regional wireless carrier offered in select U.S. cities. Visit the MetroPCS company website and look at coverage maps to determine if MetroPCS is available in your calling area.
2. Look for MetroPCS branding on the wireless phone. If the wireless phone is branded by another provider, it may have been flashed for use on the MetroPCS network. In order to determine if a non-MetroPCS branded phone is eligible for use with MetroPCS, dial 611 and listen for the MetroPCS prompts. If you hear the 'MetroPCS; hello, hello, hello' greeting, the phone is already on that network and is ready to activate.
3. Visit MetroPCS' company website, www.metropcs.com. The website has an extensive listing of all company stores and independent retailers that will be able to activate the wireless phone. MetroPCS company stores and independent retailers are generally abundant in cities where their service is provided.
4. Visit a MetroPCS store and choose your calling plan. Before activating your phone, the MetroPCS representative will explain the various features and options you have to choose from. Ask any necessary questions to guarantee that you receive the best service for your money, and make note of coverage maps to verify that all of the areas you visit frequently are covered.
5. Now that your phone is activated, you can enjoy the freedom of unlimited wireless calling. Say goodbye to overages because there are no minutes to count and no data service usage to worry about.

How to Get Free Minutes Sent to My Virgin Mobile Phone

1. Go to the Virgin Mobile website. (See resources)
2. Scroll down to the menu on the bottom of the page and select 'Kickbacks.'
3. Click 'Register for Kickbacks.' If there is already an online account set up, log into the account, if not, register with the Virgin Mobile phone number.
4. Enter the email addresses of as many friends as possible. Virgin Mobile will send these friends an email explaining Virgin Mobile phone plans and the kickback program.
5. Receive a kickback code by text message. This is the code that must be entered when friends sign up online to receive the kickback.
6. Get free minutes sent to the Virgin Mobile phone. For each friend that uses the kickback code, both the subscriber and the friend will receive 60 free minutes sent to the phones.

How to Send an MMS From a Laptop to a Cell Phone

1. Access your email account. Click on 'Compose New Mail' depending upon your email account.
2. Place the cursor in the 'To' box. Type the recipient's 10-digit cell number along with the carrier's name. See the resource section below for the Make Use of website for a list of the proper way to format the email address depending upon the carrier. For example, if the recipient has Sprint you would type:10-digit number@pm.sprint.com.
3. Place the cursor in the 'Subject' box and type the subject of your email followed by the body of the email in the designated box.
4. Press the 'Attach' icon or word on your email screen. Some emails have a picture of a paper clip. A screen will load for you to browse through your hard drive of your laptop to find the media you wish to attach. Click on it once located and press 'Attach' or 'Open'. The media will load in your email as an attachment.
5. Read over the email and press 'Send' when completed. Your MMS will be delivered to the recipient's text message area on his cell phone.

How to Activate Your Cell Phone for Free

1. Navigate to your service provider's website.
2. Log into your account.
3. Click to add a new phone. Choose the kind of phone you own. Type in the serial number of your phone, found on your battery. Click 'Add.'

How to Get an ATT SMS Number

Over the Phone
1. Contact AT&T at 800-331-0500 and follow the prompts to speak with a representative.
2. Inform the representative of your intent to set up a wireless account. Ask the representative to provide you with a listing of plans and phone specials that AT&T currently is offering.
3. Select a wireless phone and choose a plan that has 'Messaging,' which enables you to use the SMS feature on your phone.
4. Provide the representative with the information requested of you, such as your name, billing address, driver's license number and/or Social Security number. Wait for the representative to set up the account. In some cases, you may need to provide the representative with your credit card information to pay for any charges associated with opening an account and activating your equipment.
5. Write down your order confirmation number and your mobile phone number. This is the number that you will use to send SMS messages. Wait for your phone to arrive in the mail. Follow the instructions to activate the device.
Online
6. Visit the AT&T website and click the 'Wireless' tab. Click the 'Wireless' sub-menu and select 'Cell phones and devices.'
7. Search through the listing of cell phones until your find a cell phone you want to buy. Click the cell phone picture.
8. Enter your ZIP code into the appropriate field. Select the features you want to add to your wireless account. Select the option to add 'Messaging' to your plan.
9. Click 'Add to Cart.' Select the option to get a new AT&T number when prompted to do so. Verify your wireless plan and click 'Order Now.'
10. Enter your name, email, billing and shipping address into the appropriate fields. Click 'Next.' Enter your credit card information into the next field. Verify your order and click 'Submit.' Wait for your new phone to arrive by mail. Follow the instructions to activate the device.

How to Pair a Bluetooth Hand

1. Disconnect your headset from the charging source (if applicable). Do not power the headset on yet.
2. Power on your phone, and open the main menu. Access your Bluetooth options -- usually found under 'Tools' or 'Settings.'
3. Choose 'On' to turn on your phone's Bluetooth.
4. Place your headset in pairing mode. This varies by model; however, many headsets can be put in pairing mode by pressing the center 'Call Control' or 'Power' button for five to 10 seconds. You will notice the indicator lights flashing or staying solidly lit when the headset is ready to be paired.
5. Choose 'Look for Devices' or 'Search' from your phone's Bluetooth menu. Your phone will attempt to locate the headset -- this can take several seconds. A list of devices will appear when searching is complete.
6. Select the name of your headset from the list of discovered devices. Press 'OK.'
7. Enter the headset's pairing passkey on your phone if prompted. (Not all devices require this. See your user guide for the passkey specific to your device.) The passkey is set by the headset manufacturer, but is often '0000' or '1234.' Press 'OK.' Your headset and phone will connect automatically and are ready for use.

How to Set Up a Home Proxy for Mobile Phone Access

Hide Mobile
1. Open the web browser on your mobile and go to the 'Hide Mobile' proxy to alter the content controls connected to your ability to browse. You can access web pages blocked by content controls with 'Hide Proxy,' which uses a free proxy service. It also hides your IP address so you can be hidden as you surf the Internet on your mobile device.
2. Type the web page URL that is being blocked into the text field located in the bottom area of the 'Hide Mobile' web page.
3. Click 'Browse' underneath the text field. 'Hide Mobile' will override the content controls.
Mobile Proxy
4. Go to the 'Mobile Proxy' web page in your mobile phone's web browser. 'Mobile Proxy' is a free proxy that unblock restricted web pages in your mobile phone. It also allows you to be anonymous as it hides your IP address.
5. Browse to the text field in the upper-left area of the 'Mobile Proxy' web page and input the URL of the restricted web page.
6. Click the 'Go' button, which is next to the text field. The restricted web page will now be accessible on your mobile phone by 'Mobile Proxy.'
Stornge
7. Open you web browser on your mobile phone. Go to the 'Stornge' proxy web page. This is a free proxy service that allows your mobile to visit blocked web pages while hiding your IP address.
8. Go to the text bar, which is found in the upper-left area of the 'Stornge' web page and type in the blocked web page's URL.
9. Click 'Go!' under the text bar, and 'Stornge' will open the web page on your mobile through its server.

How to Send SMS in PDU Format

1. Press the 'MENU' button. Navigate to 'Text Messages' or 'Messages.' Press the 'OK' button to launch it.
2. Type AT+CMGS=yyyyy. Replace 'yyyyy' with recipient's phone number. Press 'Enter.'
3. Enter your SMS message. Verify that it is 160 characters or fewer.
4. Press 'CTRL' and 'Z' at the same time to send the message.

How to Send SMS From a Browser

1. Open the online SMS site within your Internet browser.
2. Type the recipient's phone number into the field provided. Make sure to add the necessary area or country codes.
3. Enter your name and phone number into the fields provided. These options may not be available through all online SMS services. If no options are provided to identify yourself, make sure to include at least your name in the SMS message itself.
4. Type your message into the text box. Most SMS websites will limit your message to 160 or fewer characters.

How to Send a Text From Arizona to Brisbane, Australia

1. Navigate to the 'SMS' or 'Messages' option on your cell phone. Typically, the option is located on the home screen of the cell phone.
2. Select the option to create a new text message.
3. Enter '01161' and the cell phone number of the recipient located in Brisbane, Australia.
4. Type your desired text message. Press 'Send' to deliver the message to the recipient. Depending on the cell phone model, the 'Send' button may vary.

How to Send a Daily SMS From My Phone Automatically

Schedule a SMS Message
1. Type your desired SMS message into your phone's messaging space.
2. Select the date and time that you want your message delivered to your contact.
3. Choose the option for rescheduling a recurring message or to send the SMS message.
4. Select the contact or group of contacts from your contacts list to whom you wish to send the SMS message.

How to Send Message to Your Members With Drupal

1. Start your Internet browser and open your Drupal website. Log in using your private user name and password. Click 'Administer' in the menu.
2. Click 'Modules' under the 'Site Building' menu. Enable the 'Node Notification' module and click 'Save Configuration.'
3. Select 'Blocks' under the 'Site Building' menu. Drag the 'SMS Subscription Block' and situate it where you want it to display on your website. You can place it in the right or left side bar.
4. View to check if your 'SMS Subscription Block' appears where you intended to display it on your website. Your site members now can subscribe to your SMS newsletters by providing their phone number and selecting the 'Subscribe' option. They also can stop their subscription by selecting 'Unsubscribe.'
5. Click 'Ozeki SMS Module Settings' in the 'Site Configuration' menu and select 'Send Node Notification.' Check 'Enable SMS Notification When a Specific Content is Created' in the 'Send Node Notification' menu and specify the content types.$CONTENT_TYPE: the current content type;$SITE_NAME: the name of the current site;$NODE_INTRO: the title and description of the node;$NODE_INTRO the 'node title - node body' in the message.To enable SMS mode, click on 'Save Configuration.'
6. Enable the 'SMS Notification' option to update your subscribed users when you create new content on your website. Click 'Notify Users About This Node' and enable the 'Send SMS Notification to Users' option. Save the changes to execute your message notifications to your registered and subscribed users.

How to Send Web Text

1. Find a website that will allow you to send text messages.  Three that you can use are SMSflick, Send-SMS-Now and Mjoy (see Resources).
2. Go to SMSFlick.  From the drop-down menu, choose the country where your recipient is located.  Add the cell phone number or local number of the recipient with the area code. Type your message in the box provided. You can use up to 100-characters.  If you wish to send messages of up to 300 characters, then you can purchase a premium account that allows you to do so for $4.99 a month as of 2010.
3. Use Send-SMS-Now. Select the recipient's country and network service provider. Enter the recipient's mobile number.  Type in your name in the 'From' field and type the body of your text message up to 160 characters. Complete the validation captcha text, and then click on the 'Send Message' button.
4. Use Mjoy. Choose your country on the drop-down menu.  Enter your mobile phone number plus the country code.  Complete the captcha code then click on the 'Join' button.  Wait for an SMS on the cell phone number that you provided.  Copy the link in that SMS and paste it to the address bar of your Web browser.  Once the page is done loading, you will be presented with a small grid-like menu where in menu icons such as 'Free SMS' and 'Contacts' are included.  Select the 'Free SMS' icon then click on 'New Message.'  Type the recipient's number in the field provided while making sure that the number starts with a country code.  Type your message and press 'Send.'  

How to Set Up SMS Voting

1. Open a Web browser. Use a website that allows you to set up SMS voting. Examples include Poll Everywhere, SMS Poll and 84444.com (see Resources).
2. Click 'Create' or 'Sign Up.' Create a username and password, if necessary. Enter your full name, mobile number and email address.
3. Pay for any fees associated with the service. As of 2011, Poll Everywhere runs from free to $1,400 a month, SMS Voting is a free service and 84444.com costs between $79 and $2,999 a month.
4. Click the 'Sign Up' link. Create your poll question. Choose possible answers for that question. Include 'Other' to allow your friends and family to enter their own answer.
5. Click the 'Create' button. Enter the mobile numbers of the people to whom you want to send the poll. Click the 'Submit' button.
6. Wait for notification that you sent your SMS voting poll. You will receive responses back to your mobile number or through the website.

How to Get Free Minutes for Boost Mobile Phones

1. Call Boost Mobile customer service at 1-888-BOOST-4U to speak to a customer service representative.
2. Tell the representative that you found a cheaper phone plan or that you are no longer happy with your Boost Mobile account. Sometimes the representative will offer to add minutes to your account for free. They may also offer to upgrade you at a discount to a Boost Mobile Unlimited plan where minute usage is not limited. These options may be offered in an attempt to keep you from leaving the service.
3. Look for special Boost Mobile offers for frequent 're-boosting' (the term for adding minutes to a Boost account). For example, Boost may from time to time offer specials where if you purchase X amount of re-boosts in a certain timeframe you will get X amount of bonus minutes.
4. Ask family and friends for Boost Mobile re-boost cards for holidays or birthdays. Existing Boost users can 'gift' minutes directly to another Boost user's account through Boost's official website. The website is available in the Reference section of this article.

How to Send a Scheduled SMS

1. Sign up for the website TextMeLater, a web-based service that allows you to schedule text messages. It's free to send an SMS to the U.S. and Canada and to most major cell phone carriers such as Verizon Wireless, Sprint and Cingular. Also, use the service to schedule reminders to send to your own cell phone. Sign up by entering your 10-digit mobile phone number and your cell phone carrier. Click 'Send Test Message' to make sure your phone can receive messages from the site. Then, proceed to enter in a user name and other contact information.
2. Download SMS Scheduler, a small application you use when you send an SMS message via your computer. Leave the application running in the background when you send an SMS. Select the specific, date, time and recurrence. You can also send the same message to several recipients. Go to the SMS Scheduler website to download the application. Install it on your computer, and run it in the background.
3. Sign up for for SMS City to schedule SMS at dates and times previously set. Sign up by entering your country, mobile phone number, first name, email address and password. Registration is free. Everyday you receive one free SMS point to send a free SMS, according to SMS City. Besides the one free SMS you gain per day, a standard SMS costs 10 cents. To schedule a message, log into the site and click 'Send SMS' from the menu located the top of your member page.

How to Unlock a Razr Phone for Free

1. Request the Razr's IMEI code by contacting the provider's customer service. If you've been a customer long enough, the provider may send the IMEI code, or the code identifying the specific phone, in a few days. Usually customers have to fulfill at least a portion of the length of their contract with a provider before the provider will provide the IMEI code to allow the phone to work with other providers' networks.
2. Turn off the Razr by holding the red phone button.
3. Remove the SIM card by removing the protective cover for the battery on the back of the phone. Near the battery housing locate a small slot with a small chip resembling a memory card. This is the SIM card. Slide it out to remove it.
4. Insert the new provider's SIM card into the empty card slot near the battery. Place the battery cover back on the phone.
5. Turn the Razr back on by holding the green phone button until the phone turns on. The phone will detect the new card and ask for the IMEI code. Enter the code. Now the Razr will operate using the new network.