How to Send an SMS From a Webpage

SMS, or "Short Message Service," are typed messages that can be sent and received from mobile devices. It's often referred to as "texting." If you're away from your cell phone or trying to save on your wireless bill, you can use the Internet to send a short message to a mobile phone. There are a number of Web pages that provide this service free of charge. You'll need to know the recipient's cell phone number and area code, and most sites also require that the recipient's provider be entered.

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  Open a Web page designed to send text messages from the Internet (see Resources).

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  Enter the recipient's 10 digit phone number in the "To" or "Mobile Number" field.

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  Type in a return email address in the designated field. Use the drop-down box to select the recipient's mobile carrier.

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  Type your desired message in the "Enter Text Message" field. Most sites limit characters to 140 or less.

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  Agree to the site terms and conditions (if applicable.) Click the "Send Message" button to send your text message.