How can I send free text messages or SMS messages to cell phones?

Reasons:

Below are some of the reasons why someone may wish to send a free text message from their computer.

1. Send a quick message to a friend or family member using your computer keyboard instead of your phones pad.
2. Send yourself an address and/or directions to that address.
3. Send yourself your grocery list or other shopping list.
4. Send yourself a phone number to call.
5. Send yourself another quick note.
6. Text message someone out of state or out of the country.

Answer:

There are several online services that will allow you to send free SMS or text messages to cell phones that support this service. Below is a short list of a few of the services we suggest. Each of these services do not require you to download any software or register before being able to use them. Keep in mind that while sending a text message using any of the below service is free receiving them may not be.
Free services for all carriers

• Txt2day
• Txtdrop.com
• Free Web SMS: Sanity Software
• Matezap

Specific cell phone carriers

• AT&T / Cingular users can e-mail ten digit cell number @txt.att.com or @cingularme.com to send text messages.
• Nextel
• Sprint
• T-mobile
• Verizon

These are just a few of the many free services available on the Internet.

Additional information:

• See our text messaging dictionary definition for additional information and related terms.