BS: texting via pc

Subject: BS: texting via pc
From: ThreeSheds
Date: 18 Jan 07 - 12:19 PM

Is it possible, I live in the centre of a town with appalling network coverage,I cant change my phone provider and I was wondering if mobile networks could be accessed via broadband

Subject: RE: BS: texting via pc
From: Mr Red
Date: 18 Jan 07 - 12:38 PM

there have been www sites that provided texting PC to phone for free - but I haven't seen the links lately - I think the cost structure changed and it was too expensive to provide for free - But is is certainly possible and the directory services do it and you can get e-mails sent to you as texts.

Subject: RE: BS: texting via pc
From: Bill D
Date: 18 Jan 07 - 12:56 PM

sure...VText will do that ..maybe some others (It can even be done by email)

Subject: RE: BS: texting via pc
From: GUEST,Crazyhorse
Date: 18 Jan 07 - 03:42 PM

Skype, not free to text but much cheaper than network rates

Subject: RE: BS: texting via pc
From: Bill D
Date: 18 Jan 07 - 04:29 PM

hmmm...I said VText was the thing, but I never use it except in the US.

It may be important to specify that you are in the UK...as I would guess from certain spelling. ALWAYS make it clear where you are when asking tech questions, as the answers may vary.

Subject: RE: BS: texting via pc
From: GUEST, Topsie
Date: 18 Jan 07 - 05:23 PM

AOL in the UK says you can text to a mobile from it via email, but I haven't tried it.