You can use Google to send text messages to numbers in US and Canada . Previously the SMS in Gmail service was discontinued by Google but you can still use Google Voice to Send Text messages to US and Canada numbers .
These text messages use your data plan so you will not be charged for your SMS plan .
You will obviously need to have a Gmail account if you want to send text messages for free using Google . To Send a text message follow these easy steps after you login to your Gmail Account.
Note that this method can only be used to send email to numbers in US and Canada .
When someone replies to your text message then you will get a reply on your Google Voice number and a notification will appear that you have received a text message . You can read the text message and reply using a short message.
You can see a List of Google SMS Applications on Google Site
These text messages use your data plan so you will not be charged for your SMS plan .
Sending A SMS Using Google :
You will obviously need to have a Gmail account if you want to send text messages for free using Google . To Send a text message follow these easy steps after you login to your Gmail Account.
- Compose an Email with a short text message you want to send.
- Enter the mobile number of the person who is supposed to receive your text and send your SMS using Gmail . You can also use name of the person with mobile number.
Note that this method can only be used to send email to numbers in US and Canada .
Getting Reply To Your SMS On Google Voice:
When someone replies to your text message then you will get a reply on your Google Voice number and a notification will appear that you have received a text message . You can read the text message and reply using a short message.
You can see a List of Google SMS Applications on Google Site