Fishnwire Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 I'm 40 years old and don't own a cell phone. I never have. Everyone I know (under the age of 80) does own one. I'm curious how many other people are the same as me in that regard. That's the first question. Having never had a cell phone, I've never sent a text message. I'd like to be able to do so, because I have friends who tell me the easiest way to get a hold of them is by texting. Is there some way I can send a text to a phone number over the internet from my computer? That's the other question. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-z-out Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 1.Open your e-mail program and start a new e-mail message. 2.Enter the cell phone number in the To: box using the format @teleflip.com, where is the phone number of the cell phone to which you're sending the message. For example, to send a text message to cell phone 123-456-7890, enter [email protected]. 3.Type a message of up to 160 characters in the message box and then click Send. Your message will shortly appear on the cell phone. You may want to test it on your own cell phone to make sure it works Note: Many cell phone carriers allocate e-mail addresses to their customers' phone numbers to enable them receive e-mail text messages. If you know the carrier of the cell phone you want to send text messages to, you can use it instead of the teleflip.com domain name. Here are the domain names of some of the more popular carriers: •Alltel: @message.alltel.com •Nextel: @messaging.nextel.com •Sprint: @messaging.sprintpcs.com •SunCom: @tms.suncom.com •T-mobile: @tmomail.net •VoiceStream: @voicestream.net •Verizon: @vtext.com (text only) or @vzwpix.com (photos and video) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-z-out Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 no sorry its from HowStuffWorks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishnwire Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) Did you copy and paste from ehow? He doesn't have a cell, so he can't test on his own, and those are all American carriers lol. I appreciate the info...regardless of where it came from. I guess I could have looked it up too...I'm also interested to find out how weird it is that I'm a cell phone virgin. Thanks jose. Edited October 20, 2012 by fishNwire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) don't tell anyone it's a secret http://txt.bell.ca/bell/en/BmgServlet http://www.txt2day.com/ Edited October 20, 2012 by Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper D Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) I'm 40 years old and don't own a cell phone. I never have. Everyone I know (under the age of 80) does own one. I'm curious how many other people are the same as me in that regard. That's the first question. Having never had a cell phone, I've never sent a text message. I'd like to be able to do so, because I have friends who tell me the easiest way to get a hold of them is by texting. Is there some way I can send a text to a phone number over the internet from my computer? That's the other question. Thanks. Don't go and tarnish your self now , stay as you are , folks like your self are just about extinct , you may be our only link back to finding out what it was like before there were cell phone's . Do your self a favor and stay a virgina long as you can , that way you'll never get those bumps on your forehead from walking in public texting . Edited October 20, 2012 by Skipper " D " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 1.Open your e-mail program and start a new e-mail message. 2.Enter the cell phone number in the To: box using the format @teleflip.com, where is the phone number of the cell phone to which you're sending the message. For example, to send a text message to cell phone 123-456-7890, enter [email protected]. 3.Type a message of up to 160 characters in the message box and then click Send. Your message will shortly appear on the cell phone. You may want to test it on your own cell phone to make sure it works Note: Many cell phone carriers allocate e-mail addresses to their customers' phone numbers to enable them receive e-mail text messages. If you know the carrier of the cell phone you want to send text messages to, you can use it instead of the teleflip.com domain name. Here are the domain names of some of the more popular carriers: •Alltel: @message.alltel.com •Nextel: @messaging.nextel.com •Sprint: @messaging.sprintpcs.com •SunCom: @tms.suncom.com •T-mobile: @tmomail.net •VoiceStream: @voicestream.net •Verizon: @vtext.com (text only) or @vzwpix.com (photos and video) Well it doesn't work with Telus or Rogers, bunko info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 if they're Telus users, try this http://www.telusmobility.com/en/ON/send_message/ for Bell users http://txt.bell.ca/bell/en/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 I'm 40 also and don't have a cell, never had one, and don't want one I also don't have a facebook account, never even seen the Twitter website, etc I don't fear technology, I want to resist it though, that's just me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 the second link I gave does them all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 the second link I gave does them all Yup, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCranksalot Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 I'm 40 also and don't have a cell, never had one, and don't want one I also don't have a facebook account, never even seen the Twitter website, etc I don't fear technology, I want to resist it though, that's just me Have a GPS for your car? Want one? You can have mine. Needs new screen, broke it with hammer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Think you can send text messages to a cell number thru some of the online messaging apps like Yahoo Messenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 My brother is in his 30's and has never had a cell phone. I've suggested that he at least have a pay as you go phone for minor emergencies but he has resisted so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 911, is very important,no matter where you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snidley Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 They are bad for your health and even worse for your kids health. I used to run an $800 per month cell bill back in the early '90s and now I worry about extended exposure so I have a pda but it's not connected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Technically, i own a Cellphone, but i absolutely HATE it. Its an Android STUPID smartphone. I like it that when the phone rings, you pick it up and say HELLO.No slideing down the bloody locked screen, or straining to see the numbers, or pressing the wrong TINY icon on a really TINY screen. And when you have fingers too damp or too dry, you cant even answer the dang thing Text message????Gimme a break.I cant even get my hands close enough together to type on that pitiful excuse for a keyboard So ya, i have one, but dont call me on it, cause i ain't answering it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper D Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Have a GPS for your car? Want one? You can have mine. Needs new screen, broke it with hammer! i would do the same with one of those .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outllaw Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 i also refuse. i build baits im in my shop 7 days a week. when i get out i just want my space. remember the world without. color tv computers no sunday shopping dinner at the family table together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 I'm looking at my late 50's and I still don't have one. But I'm probably going to get one this year. I usually go out fishing by myself and maybe "for once in my life" I should listen to her and carry one in case of some emergency. Hope I never have to use it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 My brother is in his 30's and has never had a cell phone. I've suggested that he at least have a pay as you go phone for minor emergencies but he has resisted so far. That is all I have ever had. I make about three calls a year. The pay as you go is also a gimmick, I'd you don't top up in time all the money that is built up is gone, a rip off that is! VEVER ON A PLAN if tou don't use it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 That is all I have ever had. I make about three calls a year. The pay as you go is also a gimmick, I'd you don't top up in time all the money that is built up is gone, a rip off that is! VEVER ON A PLAN if tou don't use it! You type like I text. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 had cellphones for commercial use years back. Am I ever so glad I do not have one now. Been cellphone free since 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 I had a cell phone.. now i have a "smart" phone. Everytime I get a bill I wonder how "smart" I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotsky Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) I didnt have one till about 3 years ago. Its quite useful tho, i take pics with it when in fishing, i do my banking brouse the internet, heck im posting this from my phone lol. Edited October 21, 2012 by Gray_Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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