How to Send SMS Through Messenger

Yahoo! Messenger
1. Download and install Yahoo! Messenger on a computer (see Resources). Follow the installation prompts to properly install the program. Leave the messenger open after installation.
2. Sign up for a Yahoo! ID (see Resources). Provide details such as your name, date of birth and postal code. Agree to the 'Terms and Conditions,' then submit the registration form.
3. Log in to Yahoo! Messenger using the user name and password you created.
4. Click 'Actions' in the top menu, then 'Send SMS Message' and enter the recipient's phone number.
5. Enter the message in the 'SMS Message' window, then click 'Send.'
AIM
6. Download and install AIM messenger on a computer (see Resources). Follow the installation prompts to properly install the program. Leave the messenger open after installation.
7. Sign up for an AIM account (see Resources). Provide details such as your name, date of birth and postal code. Agree to the 'Terms and Conditions,' then submit the registration form.
8. Log in to AIM messenger using the user name and password you created.
9. Click 'Menu' in the AIM messenger window, then select 'New IM.' Click the 'Send a Text Message Instead' link in the open window.
10. Enter the phone number in the 'To' field, then enter the message. Type the text message in the appropriate field, then click 'Send.'
Windows Live Messenger
11. Download and install Windows Live Messenger on a computer (see Resources). Follow the installation prompts to properly install the program. Leave the messenger open after installation.
12. Sign up for a Windows Live ID. Provide details such as your name, date of birth and zip code. Agree to the 'Terms and Conditions,' then submit the registration form.
13. Log in to Windows Live Messenger using the user name and password you created.
14. Click the 'Show Menu' icon, then select 'Actions' and 'Send Other.' Select 'Send a message to a mobile device.'
15. Enter the phone number to text, type the message, then click 'Send.'