I have a Sprint account and would like to text message my friend that lives in Adelaide, South Australia if it doesn’t cost too much more than standard text messaging. Thanks!

Having a mobile phone is the latest trend nowadays. Proper “texting” and learning the so-called “text speak” is the best way in order to communicate and go with the flow of technology. Body: Text messaging is also called “texting”. It is the process of sending text messages from mobile phones to other mobile devices. Text messages are usually typed in “short” sentences. The maximum number of characters including spaces per text message is 160. Any succeeding character can be sent but it will still incur charges again. This type of service is called “SMS” or Short messaging Service. Individual messages are termed as “text” or “text speak”. The most common type of service is the person-to-person messaging. This is even though it can also be used in interacting with automated schemes like ordering products, mobile services or participating in games and contests.

The messages are sent to a SMSC or Short Message Service Center that provides a mechanism called the “store-and-forward” function. This mechanism attempts to send text messages to the corresponding recipients. If the attempt is unsuccessful, the SMSC stores the message so that it can still attempt to send it later. A few SMSC’s provide another mechanism called “forward-and-forget” that attempts the top sending of the message once. Delays or loss of a certain message is common when it sends messages between different networks. The users can then request for delivery reports so that they will know whether the text message was sent or not.

The transmission of short messages between the SMSC and the cellular phone are done through unlike procedures like the TCP or IP inside the basic GSM MAP framework or the SS7. The limitations of messages resulted in the maximum text size of either 160 characters (7 bits), 140 characters (8 bits) or 70 characters (16 bits). Characters in Arabic, Korean, Chinese, Slavic or Japanese are to be encoded using the UCS-2 character encoding (16 bits).

Long SMS are sent via segmented multiple messages. Each part of this long message will start with a UDH or User Data Header which contains the segmentation information.

Several service providers provide the ability to send text messages to land line phones regardless of the capability to receive messages. This is done by automatically calling the recipient and using a “speech synthesizer” in reading the text messages aloud.

The small keypad in cellular phones created a form of “spelling adaptation” like the phrase “txtmsg”. Moreover, some websites support the community of cellular phone users in order to help in standardizing the “text speak”. The users can submit their translations to these special websites.

Listed below are some frequently used acronyms in text messages.

•2 means To/too

•4 means For

•4evr means Forever

•C means see

•Cus means Because

•Cuz means because/cousin

•ne1 means Anyone

•ez means Easy

•b4 means Before

•2nite means Tonight

•Brb means be right back

•gtg or g2g means got to go

•ttyl means talk to you later

•cyl means see you later

•btw means by the way

•bbl means be back later

•idk means I don’t know

•idc means I don’t care

•lol means (laugh/laughing) out loud

•rofl means rolls on floor (laugh/laughing)

•stfu means shut the fuck up

•omg means oh my (god/gosh)

•omfg means oh my fucking god

•lmao means (laugh/laughing) my ass off

•lmfao means (laugh/laughing) my fucking ass off

•lylas means love you like a sister

•lylab means love you like a brother

•k or kk means okay

•jk means just kidding

•jp means just playing

•jw means just wondering

•wth means what the hell

•wtf means what the fuck

•143 means I love you

•Luv means love

•Ily means I love you

•w/e means whatever

•ttly means totally

•ttyl means talk to you later

•ttfn means ta ta for now

•w8 means wait

•h8 means hate

•l8 means late

•l8r means later

•ty means thank you

•thnks, thx or thnx means thanks

•r means are

•u means you

•ppl means people

•4nd means friend

•Qt means cutie

•Zzz means sleeping, Tired, bored

Text Messaging Symbols:

•= means amazed

•O=-) means angel smiley

•=-ll means angry

•=-X means big kiss

•*=-) means clown

•%-) means confused

•d8=) means cool guy

•=’-( means crying

•=e means disappointed

•=-| means disgusted

•o-&-< means doing nothing

•=-)….. means drooling face

•=*) means drunk smiling face

•&=-) means from a person that has curly hair

•#=-) means from a person that has matted hair

•|-) means getting tired or asleep

•=-, means hmmmm… or smirking

•O-S-< means in a hurry

•=-* means kiss

•=-D means laughing

•–>– means red rose or aaaahhh…

•=-( means sad

•=-@ means screaming

•8-) means sunglasses face

•=-O means surprised or shocked

•=-P means tongue in his or her cheek

•=- &means tongue tied

•=-)) means very happy

•;-) means winking

In order to write a message from a wireless cellular phone, select the messaging feature on your cellular phone. Customers that are under Verizon Wireless must go to the messages section or icon and select the New TXT Message icon or key. From there, just type in a text message using the cellular phone’s alpha-numeric keypad. Thus, most wireless mobile phones allow the user to key in messages using one of the three text modes. These text modes are listed below:

•T9Word or T9 Mode: This is used in order to key in a text message using 1 stroke of the key per letter. The mobile phone translates the keystrokes into the common words.

•Abc or Multi-tap Mode: Any user can use this kind of mode in order to type words by using the letters on the mobile phone’s keypad. The users must press each key ranging from 1 up to 3 times in order to key in the right letter they need.

•123 or Numbers Mode: The user can use this kind of mode in order to type numbers. This mode is used by pressing the numeric keypad one at a time.

Hence, with the so-called advent of these mobile phones, sending text messages are now the best and proven way to communicate with your loved ones and friends, even the ones overseas. It is not only cheap and economical; it can also be used as an outlet of one’s thoughts and feelings for another person. It can also give us a sense of security. This is in knowing that our loved ones is only just a text message or a phone call away. Furthermore, we can now deliver important messages very easily. This is one way to convey vitalities in a person’s life.

Thus, with this expression of thoughts and feelings, there are also those who abuse it. There are etiquettes one should follow when it comes to sending text messages. These are only some:

1.When you receive a message that tends to say something bad about another person or is more of a terrible rumor such as someone in particular that died or there will be chaos somewhere, it is best to keep this to yourself. It is better to stop forwarding these messages to your loved ones and friends. Just ignore it. Until there is enough proof that this is true, shun the bad thoughts away.

2.Avoid participating in gambling. There are TV shows, radio stations and even others in your same network that advertises games where in you can possible win prizes or rewards. Since this is very rampant in this generation, where in, instant money is the only solution of some people to their financial difficulties, involvement in this would still be a lot like gambling your way to financial freedom. Besides the fact that the chance to win is only 1:10, you will lose more money just by taking those chances.

3.Beware of “text mates”. In the younger generation, having friends and fitting in is the most sacred means of surviving adolescence. There will be people who will send text messages asking if you can be their friend or so-called “text mate”. There are already numerous incidents of rape and molestation that root to this. It usually happens when the two parties agree to meet at a specific place. It will still be wise to bring friends and do the meetings on public places, where in, a lot of people are present. Never meet at a place you are not familiar with or is secluded. Never meet someone alone. Never schedule a meeting at night or in the wee hours of the morning. Worse, never agree to ride in that person’s car alone. You only have one life and one wrong turn may lead to your misery or death.

4.When you receive messages from people you don’t know or the message seems bizarre to you, these are messages that may have been mistakenly sent to your number. You can either ignore it or give it back to the sender of the message. For the latter, it is best to do this only if you think that the message is very important. This way, the sender will know that he or she was not able to send the message to the person concerned. Thus, you also need to observe courtesy. Never reply to these messages by sending offensive words or phrases. Give the person the benefit of the doubt that it has been sent to you by mistake.

5.Never send messages that are vulgar and offensive in nature. This is a lot like not sending messages which you don’t want to receive as well.

6.Avoid sending messages in the wee hours of the morning. Respect the fact that the person concerned may be sleeping already. Save this for times where in it is really important.

7.For cases where in you need to tell a concerned individual about a death of a friend or a loved one, it is best to call the person. Never inform the person by just sending text messages. This is better because you can inform the person in a way that will not come as a major blow and you can give the important details on what happened.

8.Never send text messages when you are inside a church, class room, movie house, or on a meeting. If it is necessary for you to do this, you can discreetly step outside and read or send a text message quickly. Then, get back to your class room, meeting or whatever.

9.Never send or read text messages when you are driving or crossing the street.

10.Be discreet in sending or reading text messages when you are on a public place or street. You will never know whose eyes are upon you.

Sending text messages and having a mobile is really essential these days. It makes you feel secure, updated and it is a beneficial tool you need to live with. With this, you need to understand the proper usage of having this convenience.

I want to get a text message on my cell phone if I receive email from a particular person, or if not that, if I get an email that isn’t spam. Can I set that up with yahoo and/or my cell phone service provider?

Undeniably, the mobile phone can be considered to be the greatest invention of 20th century. It really simplifies our life with its numerous utilizations, one of which is the exceedingly effective SMS or Short Messaging Service. SMS is the conventional expression for the technology which equips people with the facility to receive and send text messages via cellular phones.

With contemporary technological advancements, free international sms messages can now be transmitted on a global level anywhere in the world by way of numerous online service providers. And the very best part is that you do not really even need a cell phone on condition that you own a computer. You only register with the information you want on any of the sites that deliver free SMS service and simply read the basic directions. There is a space for the cellular number of the recipient, together with the required space for the text message. It depends on the free sms provider, but customarily, the maximum number of words allowed is commonly fixed at 137 characters. However, some India sms providers tolerate even more than this. SMS messages can allow words, any numbers or any alphanumeric group. Furthermore, binary format is usually accepted.

A number of free sms service providers give out innumerable other services to senders, such as submission verifications or replies. Consequently, you may track your sent messages and find out when it gets received. In addition, in case you mark replies, the recipients may even reply back to you. This two-way sms contact without wasting a dime is made possible solely through a free SMS service provider on the net.

Owing to the fact that you frequently have to pay to send out SMS, sending free of cost, worldwide SMS via online sms service providers is a great, quick way to be in contact with family and friends. For instance, In the United Kingdom, messages cost mounts up to 0.10, and with people sending hundreds of messages each and every day, costs can mount up.

Additionally, writing a text message using your cell phone just takes too long if compared to using the keyboard. Even on highly innovative mobile phones with advanced predictive text messaging, it might be really tricky and time-consuming to write a message. Just reflect how fast it is to write a message on your computer keyboard, it is much quicker than using your mobile phone.

Considering they are free, some messaging services are consistent, some do not work at all, and others are very slow. Furthermore, countless services will add and advert to the bottom of your message, even though this really doesn`t bring about much problem, for, it doesn`t reduce the number of accepted characters.

Be rather alert when you register for a free SMS service. Not all are as free as they allege to be, some send paid sms messages to your phone, that makes the service pretty costly.

Sending SMS is a great way to express you love and care to somebody. If somebody is living far away from sending a text message is a best method to be in contact with your loved one. You can find lot of messages filled with love on several websites. You can even customize these messages according to your needs. So don`t worry about the ways of showing love to your friends and relatives as there are thousands ways to do that. You can impress anyone by sending few lines on a special day in his life. In today`s world everybody is busy and has no time for others. Take out some time from your busy schedule select a beautiful message and send it to somebody who is special for you. With the help of small acts you can show your affection to the people around you.

There are some websites which are offering free text messages if you want to send funny messages to your friend and relatives or if you want to greet someone on his anniversary or birthday. These types of websites are having collection of messages for every occasion. If somebody is having his own collection of text messages he can add his messages to these websites. By subscribing to their mailing list you can get latest updates.

Nowadays people are using not only mobile phones but also internet to send messages to your loved ones. Time is changing and internet text messaging is a new trend. The good news is that sending SMS through internet is free of cost. Now you don`t have to wait if your mobile phone is not working or you are having no balance in your mobile phone account. With the help of internet text messaging you can send any type of information from internet to the phones of your friends and relatives. The message can be sent across the country or even to other countries. Many websites are offering this service all you have to do is to get registered with these sites. Some internet messengers are also offering free SMS service.

I have a Nextel i850 and it doesn’t seem to allow me to send text messages. I might not be trying the right area of the phone to do this. It seems every time I have tried to send a text message, it never works. I’d like to be able to post blogs to the Yahoo 360 site as well. If it’s basically the same thing, please provide instructions.. Thanks!

I want to put ringtones on my phone from my computer but I don’t have a usb cord and I don’t want to go through that process. How can I send music from my computer to phone through a text message orsomething?

I just got the eyephone and on my old phone i could send the same text message to multiple people but i cant figure it out on the Iphone. Help!!!

We all know that text message dating, since it surfaced on the web, can be an exciting, adventurous, and sometimes a mischievous way to interact with like minded people or singles. Never heard of it? I’ll explain. Online dating has exploded on the web but now there is an even more convenient way to date that you carry around with you at all times. Text message dating can be done anywhere and anytime. Dating can now go anywhere that your cell phone can. Casual or serious? Your choice… regardless it is still at your fingertips and you will never know when you will get that sexy or enticing message next…it’s described as addicting.

There are many places that you can sign up for a text message dating service, but we don’t want to date an automated message; we want to date or chat with  “real” people and even better in our area. Finding a legitimate text message dating service can be difficult mainly because there are so many types that tend to different people’s likings. One site that comes to mind and is likely the most popular among people in the US is 10Status.com which attracts the most “daring” and “modern” interaction between members.

Text messaging has become the new sought out way of communication and with its convenience you can date other like minded people while going on with your daily business. Plain and simple it is fun and can be used in ways that traditional online dating can not.

If you aren’t familiar with this sort of dating I would recommend you giving it a shot for grins. Have fun and best of luck!

Cell phone providers allow you to send a free text message depending on your particular plan. If you were searching online you may find services

that will allow you to send a free text message but will ultimately charge you for it once you have used up your allowed amount.

Also available are poplular online chatting providers like Yahoo Messenger that allow you to send SMS messages to the intended cell phone recipient.

SMS stands for “short messaging service” and you can usually send an SMS message to a cell phone via email. Most of the cell phone providers have a special email address or domain that you can send a message to, which then gets forwarded as a text message to the cell phone. For example with Verizon in the U.S.,you can email someone, where “numbers” is replaced with the 10 digit cellular number, and that message will get sent as a text message to that phone. Other carriers typically have some type of equivalent and/or a web page from which you can send a free text message to one of their phones.

This is a Short message service typically you can send only a certain number of characters of your message will be sent. Some providers will simply ghost

your message if it’s too long, others like Verizon will break it up into multiple messages. Others might well discard, or bounce the message back to you.

In all cases, this is email based, and the response time may be significantly longer as people do, or do not, check their email.

A new application can be installed on your website by simply copying and pasting an HTML code. This service combines chatting and texting for the fist time.

It is also being installed on your favorite social networking sites like Facebook, Bebo, and soon Myspace. Your friends and associates can send you a free text messagee even if you are not at your computer.

And this service is brand spankin new to social networks. The messages that is sent to your cell phone in real time and allows you to repsond and start a live conversation from cell phone to chat box for the first time.

The best thing they offer an affiliate program that pays you for referrals. With over 145 Million profiles on Facebook alone this is sure to be a signifcant income generator for thousands of people all the while using a really cool appliation that is installed on your social network page and also can be installed on your own website. Just copy and paste the html code and you will have your own live chat area on your website without having to worry about someone calling you.

The application is cheap too only $5.99 per month and like I said you make money for referring it to friends and friends of your friends friends.