free text

LessThanZero · #1 (**permalink**) 09-05-2009, 11:50 AM

can anyone recomend some free texting programs

LessThanZero · #2 (**permalink**) 09-05-2009, 10:03 PM

AIM works nice. Terrible interface and lags a bit due to how fast I type. Looking forward to Google Voice when the invite comea through. Thanks again.

**ou2mame** · #3 (**permalink**) 09-06-2009, 03:45 PM

you can add unlimited texting for like 10 bucks a month to an old data plan i believe. thats what i have anyways... and on top of it, sprint credits me the 10 bucks, because i had an old data plan that included texting for 15, but when they switched me to powervision when i got the m1, it didn't have texting anymore, so i get credits every month now.

k_semler · #4 (**permalink**) 09-06-2009, 03:53 PM

y sJust use your email client to send the messages. If you want free incoming, simply send it from your hotmail account, and set the checking frequency to "As Items Arrive". You will then have free incoming and outgoing text messages.

To send a text message via email, just substitute a 10-digit cell number for ‘number’ for each carrier below:

AT&T: number@txt.att.net
Qwest: number@qwestmp.com
T-Mobile: number@tmomail.net
Verizon: number@vtext.com
Sprint: number@messaging.sprintpcs.com or number@pm.sprint.com
Virgin Mobile: number@vmobl.com
Nextel: number@messaging.nextel.com
Alltel: number@message.alltel.com
Metro PCS: number@mymetropcs.com
Powertel: number@ptel.com
Suncom: number@tms.suncom.com
U.S. Cellular: number@email.uscc.net

LessThanZero · #5 (**permalink**) 09-05-2009, 03:02 PM

Sorry, should have been a little more specific.
I have unlimited data, old 15 dollar sprint plan.
Just don't want to pay for text. I know of sites
that let you send text, what I want is to be able
to receive texts without being charged for them.

**puff** · #6 (**permalink**) 09-05-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LessThanZero

... what I want is to be able
to receive texts without being charged for them.

If you want to receive texts without them coming to your phone (which is when your getting charged for them), the only thing I can think of that would be 100% FREE that would allow that would be to get a google voice number and then disable the text fowarding to your cell phone.

**santod** · #7 (**permalink**) 09-05-2009, 03:18 PM

There are several sites out there that allow you to send text messages for free, but most do not actually allow you to receive. However, both AIM and the new Google Voice allow you to send and receive for free.

To send a text message, open up a new IM window and type +1 and then the cell phone number. For example, if I wanted to send a text message 999-555-1212, I would type +19995551212 and then type the message in the box. The message will be sent to the person's phone. When they respond, you will receive an IM with the response. You can continue to talk using this IM window.

To use Google Voice for IM, you need to first obtain a Google Voice account. You can then log in, select SMS and type the phone number you want to text. Type the message and click Send. You can refresh your screen to see when the response comes back.

You could also possibly use Gmail to send a text, if that feature is included in the mobile version. I don't recall at the moment. I know it is in the desktop version.

Another option is to have replies routed to an E-mail address on your phone.

http://www.textem.net/howtoreceive.php

How to receive Text Messages using Text'em

YOU NEED TO HAVE A TEXT'EM ACCOUNT
Before you can receive text messages back using Text'em, you need to have an acount. Register here for free.

SELECT THE OPTION TO RECEIVE A REPLY
When you send a text message after you're logged into your account. You'll see an option up top to receive a reply. Make sure this radio button is selected before sending.

THE RECIPIENT CAN NOW REPLY
When the text message you sent arrives at the recipient, they'll see a reply address with your username address. They can simply hit reply on their cell phones and send their reply message to you.

THE MESSAGE WILL ARRIVE IN YOUR INBOX
Go to your inbox after you're signed into Got'em, and you'll see your replies.

LessThanZero · #8 (**permalink**) 09-05-2009, 04:02 PM

Out of the options the two of you suggested, AIM and Google seem to be what I'm looking for. Signed up for a google invite, that might take a few. Now I just need to find AIM mobile. Thanks for your help you two.