How to send a message. Who will benefit from this option? "Free SMS from your computer"

Many people send each other messages via text every day with mobile phone, without even thinking about what SMS is and how this service affects modern society.

What is SMS?

So what is SMS? It is unlikely that anyone will be able to decipher the Russian abbreviation, since it is just a transcription of the English SMS (Short Message Service), which means “short message service”. This special technology allows users mobile communications share mini-letters among themselves (160 in total in Latin and no more than 70 characters in Cyrillic).

Today such messages are an integral part modern world And mobile technologies generally. More than 90% of clients use this service cellular communication, and the number of messages sent has long exceeded hundreds of billions per year. By sending a short text to the number of another subscriber, you can make an appointment, notify about an important event, congratulate you on your birthday or express condolences for the loss of a loved one.

When did the short message service appear?

Short Message Service was first created specifically for GSM Phase 1 ( digital standard, supporting data transfer rates up to 10 kbit/s). The introduction of SMS into the standard took place in 1989, thanks to well-known people: Friedhelm Hillebrand (Deutsche Telekom), Kevin Holley (Cellnet), Ian Harris (Vodafone) and others.

The first message was sent in December 1992, in the UK. SMS from computer to phone was sent to GSM networks Vodafone company. It was a simple Merry Christmas.

On the territory of the Russian Federation, SMS messages began to be exchanged only a year ago.

Advantages and disadvantages of short message service

From the moment of sending the first text message A lot of time has passed, and since then the mobile communication service has changed greatly and also received many advantages. But, unfortunately, due to the rapid development of technology, in addition to its advantages, the SMS sending service also has disadvantages. All this is described in the corresponding table below.

But, despite the presence of quite significant shortcomings, SMS is very popular among mobile subscribers. In addition, almost every year many developers try to improve the service. They release various devices and software that are designed to make life easier for users. These include, for example, T9 input technology or voice dialing SMS for phones on Android based. With these features on your smartphone, you can forever forget about the inconvenience of typing a text message.

How does SMS work?

Short text messages are transmitted in the same way as a voice signal, from the base transceiver station (BS) through switching centers and to the SMSC (Short Message Service Center) message processing center. It is SMSC that is responsible for receiving, storing and further sending them. After the message reaches the processing center, it is sent to the nearest BS, where the recipient is located.

If the subscriber’s phone is turned off or he finds himself out of the network coverage area, the center will save the message until he is in touch again. If the recipient is not online for a long time, the sender will receive an SMS notification indicating that it is impossible to send the message. If the switch has established a connection with the subscriber, then the message is transmitted through standard signaling channels.

When a text is received, it is displayed on the phone screen and stored in the subscriber identification module, SIM card. If the connection fails, the switch notifies the SMSC center about this in order to repeat the transmission of information.

Methods for sending SMS messages

What SMS is and how this service works has already been said earlier. Now you can find out how a text message is sent.

There are only three ways to send SMS:

• From mobile to mobile phone.
• From computer to mobile phone.
• From mobile phone to computer.

How to send SMS from mobile to mobile?

To send a short text message from one mobile phone to another mobile phone you need to:

1. Go to the “Messages” section in the main phone menu.
2. Click “Create message”.
3. Add the recipient's number (manually or using contact search).
4. Print the message itself.
5. Click "Submit".

In addition, some mobile phones allow you to send SMS through Contacts. To do this you need:

1. Go to "Contacts".
2. Select recipient number.
3. Click on the message icon next to the phone number.
4. Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 standard procedure sending SMS.

It’s also worth mentioning special widgets ( simple elements controls) in new smartphones. Icons of these small programs can be placed on main screen mobile phone and go to the “Messages” menu without performing any additional actions.

Sending short text messages - payable service. The cost of SMS is indicated in tariff plans and may vary significantly depending on the selected mobile operator. It can be from 1 rub. and above, the most expensive messages sent to other countries.

How to send SMS from computer to mobile phone?

Sending SMS from a computer to a phone is even easier than from one mobile phone to another. This can be done using the website of a specific cellular operator or third party resources, of which there are more than enough on the Internet. Most of these online resources do not charge a fee for providing services, but in return they attach small advertising messages to the main text of the message.

To send from the site, you need to know:

• name of the mobile operator (Beeline, Megafon, MTS, etc.);
• recipient's phone number;
• country and operator code (for example, when sending SMS to Ukraine, instead of the usual +7(9xx), the code +3(8xx) is used.

In addition to the websites of cellular operators and third-party Internet resources, you can also send messages using programs familiar to many users. For example, the function of sending SMS is present in Mail Agent, QIP or Skype. But such a service will already cost money.

How to send SMS from a mobile phone to a computer and is it possible?

Many who know what SMS is will not believe it, but you can send a message from a mobile phone to a computer. To do this, the recipient will need an ordinary GSM modem, which must be connected to a PC.

To receive SMS messages on your computer, you must first install a SIM card in the modem from which the lock (PIN code) will be removed. In some cases, in order to receive messages, the user will have to swipe additional settings equipment.

Common problems with sending SMS and ways to solve them

When sending messages, many often encounter various problems. For example, an SMS notification does not arrive or, after successfully sending a message, the recipient does not receive it. In such cases, there are several ways to solve problems:

1. Check availability Money on account.
2. Check the availability and congestion of the connection (SMS often does not work correctly on holidays).
3. Change SMS sending via GPRS to GSM.
4. Check if SMSC is installed on your phone and if it is configured correctly.
5. Try sending the message in full international format- +7(9xx)xxx-xx-xx.
6. Check if installed correct format SMS in the mobile phone settings. Russian operators For mobile communications, only “text” and “GSM alphabet” formats are accepted.
7. Check that the SIM card is full (if you do not receive SMS notifications).
8. Contact the recipient, there may be problems on his part.
9. Call customer service mobile operator and ask to send new SMS configuration settings.

Fun facts about texting

And finally a few interesting facts about SMS messages:

• The USA is the leader in sending short text messages.
• Every year, subscribers around the world send more than 6 trillion text messages, which is more than 190 thousand SMS per second.
• In order to reduce the number of characters in one SMS message, residents of many countries use abbreviations of certain phrases and phrases.
• People who frequently type messages, including SMS, may develop tenosynovitis (inflammation of the hand tendon).
• Modern cellular networks can receive SMS messages during a subscriber's telephone conversation. This does not affect mobile or voice traffic in any way.
• “Smishing” is a special type of fraud through sending SMS messages, the purpose of which is to seize the user’s confidential data or his money.
• A person's concentration on typing SMS is much greater than that of a driver.
• The Guinness Book of World Records has a registered record for the fastest SMS typing speed, which is 264 characters per minute.
• In many countries, the service of sending short text messages is more popular than a regular telephone conversation. Thus, 74% of users worldwide use this service.

Text messaging is simple and quick way stay in touch, accessible to any owner cell phone. Learning how to send text messages is not difficult - a little practice, a little patience and you will succeed! Over time, you may even find that you enjoy texting more than calling or Email. Read this article and you will learn a lot of new and useful things about text messages!

Steps

Text messages on smartphones

From the main menu, select Messages. On Apple devices, it looks like a replica cloud, as it is depicted in comics. On other smartphones, this icon looks like an envelope.

Create a new message. On Apple devices, look for the pen icon in the top right; clicking on it will open a window for creating a new text message. On other smartphones, look for the “Create new message” menu item or something like that.

Specify the recipient of the message. This can be done either by selecting the recipient from the contact list, or, if the recipient is not on your list, by simply entering his phone number in the appropriate field. There may be several recipients, please note.

• You can start typing the recipient's name in the “To” field, then the phone will automatically offer you suitable options from the contact list, and all you have to do is select the appropriate entry.
• Alternatively, you can go to your contact list and find there the right person, open his contact and select the “Send SMS” action there.
• If you've already exchanged text messages with someone, you can simply go to the Messages menu and open a conversation with that person again.

1. Write a message. When the cursor in the text field blinks, it means one thing - it’s time to write, fortunately the keyboard will also appear at that moment! Then everything is intuitively simple.

   • Option for iPhone: you can click on the microphone icon, then you will send a message recorded from words. The main thing is to speak more clearly while recording. Of course, the smartphone will not put punctuation marks, but if you are too lazy to type, then this is quite a worthy option.
   • Stay tuned for bug fixes. Some smartphones “monitor” their owners and, if a word is misspelled, they offer several replacement options. If you want to use a replacement word, press the space bar and the word will be added automatically. Otherwise, click on X.

2. Send a message. Are you finished writing? Send it. Modern smartphones display dialogue messages in cute comic-style bubbles. And this is convenient, because you can always scroll to the beginning of the dialogue.

   • iPhone and some other smartphones can detect that the other person is typing an answer to you - then the corresponding symbols will be displayed in the speech bubble. If you see this, wait until your interlocutor responds.

3. Send a picture or video. On Apple devices, the Camera icon (to the left of text field), on other smartphones - the “Send Picture” option or similar. In this case, you can send both a photo from the gallery and proceed to shooting new photo. After selecting a photo, click on “Use” and “Send”.

   • Again, you can always select a photo directly from the gallery - the corresponding options will help you.

4. Personalize your text messages. Text messages are not just banal sending of messages, it is a much more thoughtful and interesting process! Familiarize yourself with its options and settings - well, at least with the notification settings for receiving new messages.

   • Go to Settings > Texting and turn read receipts on/off. This option can be useful when you are sending something really important (instructions on how to drive somewhere, etc.), but in other cases it can even be annoying.

   Text messages on older phones

   1. Select the Messages, Text or SMS icon from the main menu. U different phones- different icons, so look for them. Once you find the icon, select it in an accessible way.

      Select the “Create New Message” option. An empty text field will open in front of you.

      Enter the recipient in the address bar. You can enter either a number or the name of the recipient and then select it from the list suitable entries your contact list.

      Start typing your message. Remember, each button on the case has 3 to 4 letters assigned to it. Accordingly, in order to get to, say, the second letter assigned to a key, this same key must be pressed twice. To get to the third letter, you will have to press three times and so on.

      • If you want to dial “Hello”... then it’s better to check if your phone supports T9 dialing. In any case, over time you will get the hang of typing quickly enough. If you make a mistake, move the cursor to it, delete the mistake and write correctly!

   2. Using T9. Actually, we have already mentioned it. T9 is special program, “predicting” the word by which letter keys you press when composing it. When working with T9, remember that entering each letter is just one press of the corresponding key. Some phones have this option enabled by default, which may be confusing for newbies. However, the T9 makes typing easy and simple.

      • To type the word “Hello”, you need to press 5-6-4-2-3-6 (although the layout may vary slightly). Once at a time. Yes, exactly once for each key. T9 himself will guess that you are not typing “mriadr”, but “hello”.
      • Look for an option that switches the input mode to T9.
      • Always check that T9 has guessed exactly the right word. Sleep and... ahem... another similar word are often confused with each other, and this is just the tip of the iceberg. Check your phone's instructions to see how you can access alternative options words in T9 and, if anything, choose words from there.

   3. Don't forget about spaces after words. Typically, the spacebar is assigned to the 0 key. After the spacebar, you can start typing the next word.

      • Again, pressing 0 lets T9 know that the word has ended.

   4. Don't forget about punctuation marks. These can be accessed through the unit. You probably already noticed that there are no letters assigned to key 1 - and all because it is responsible for punctuation marks. For all punctuation marks.

      • To get to the desired sign, you will have to press 1 the appropriate number of times.

   5. To send a text message, click on “Send”.

      • Again, be sure to check who you are sending the message to to avoid embarrassment. Enter the recipient's number either directly in numbers or select it from the contact list.

   Texting Etiquette Rules

   1. Use slang and abbreviations wisely.“LOL” and “AFK” are, of course, already part of the Russian language, even codified, but still you shouldn’t overuse such words unless you want to look like a child who has reached for the phone. Please remember that a large number of such abbreviations and abbreviations in the text may not be clear to the recipient of the message. Try to write correctly, not forgetting punctuation marks.

      Watch your message style. Alas, written language always sounds a little ruder than spoken - there is no intonation. So don't forget to use words like "thank you" and "please" to make your messages seem friendlier.

      • Formulate your messages so that they sound as little as possible as orders or commands.
      • Are you in a bad mood? Try not to send text messages at such moments, so as not to accidentally mess things up.

   2. Let's understand that we received a text message. Some people use text messaging as their primary means of communication. For beginners, it can be difficult to decide when and how to answer (and whether to answer). Don't be afraid to send short messages like “Ok” or “Thank you” - this will let you know that you read the message. However, you can always call the person, don’t forget about it.

   3. remember, that personal communication more important than telephone. Can you imagine a situation where talking on the phone is simply inappropriate? Be aware that text messages would also be inappropriate in this case. You understand, it would be very unpleasant, say, to sit in a restaurant with a special someone who is constantly distracted by typing SMS...

      • If you are in a place where silence must be maintained (library, theater, etc.), and you desperately need to send a text message, then switch your phone to silent mode work. Few people will like the ringtone that greets your phone incoming message, if it sounds at the most tense moment of a film or performance.
      • Please note that on most phones, pressing the OK button or the center joystick key also sends a message to the recipient, which can be much more convenient than digging through the options.
      • Always check who you are sending a message to. The consequences of a mistake in choosing a recipient can be dire.
      • Are you using T9? Trust, but verify!
      • Some sites allow you to send a text message for free.
      • Practice the process of creating a text message. If any difficulties arise, read the instructions!

      Warnings

      • On different phones different settings keyboards, etc. If something is not clear to you, then remember that the instructions for the phone were in the box for a reason.

BeeLine operator, go to the main page of the company's official website http://www.beeline.ru. Next, scroll all the way down the page and from the bottom menu home page select "Send SMS/MMS".

It will open with a form for sending an SMS message. In a separate field, enter the code (for example, 903), in the adjacent field - a seven-digit number phone. Next in the field “Your message» enter the message text. If you want your message accommodated more, leave a marker in the field below “Convert Cyrillic characters to Latin", however keep in mind that in this case message to the recipient, translated into Latin. If you remove this token, the recipient will receive message in Cyrillic, but the text of the message in this case will be halved.

Enter check digits from the image in the field below, then click “Submit”. You will be taken to a page informing you that “ message placed in the dispatch queue." Next, you can click on the “Check submissions” or “Send another message", or leave the page.

To send SMS to the MTS operator number, go to the operator’s website http://www.mts.ru, select the menu section “Private clients: Messaging”. On the page that opens, select “SMS”. In the menu under the heading “Opportunities”, select the line “SMS/MMS from the site”.

A page will open where you need to enter the number phone recipient and message text. Next, mark the picture according to (this way the MTS website verifies that you are and not a virtual “bot”) and click on the “Submit” button message».

On the page that opens, select the code, enter the number itself, and then enter the text of the message. There is also the possibility of transliteration, and in addition, select the time of delivery of the message. After that, enter the control words from the picture and click “Submit”.

Video on the topic

You can pay for mobile communication services in the most different ways, starting from replenishing your account through payment terminals and ending with depositing money directly at the offices of cellular operators. But if you don’t want to waste extra time, you can pay for communication services via the Internet.

You will need

• - Bank card;
• - Internet access

Instructions

The specific option for replenishing your mobile phone balance via the Internet depends on which mobile operator you use and which payment systems you work with. You can almost always find an opportunity to top up your account on the Internet; the only question is whether they will charge you a commission for it, and if so, what kind of commission.

If you use the services of Megafon and you have a bank card, you can top up your account very quickly without any commission. To do this, you need to go to the regional Megafon website and register in the Service Guide system. You can go to the regional site from the central site by selecting your region at the top of the page.

To register in the Service Guide system, send from your phone free command*105*00#, you will receive a login password. Use your phone number as your login. After logging into the “Service Guide”, find the service “Top up your account by bank card”. Next you need to link your bank card to the phone number, to do this, strictly follow the recommendations given on the website page.

If you don’t have money on your mobile phone account, or if you simply don’t want to spend your money on SMS, you can choose this option - how to send free SMS via the Internet. This method can also sometimes be used if you want to make fun of someone and write something cool to them, or play a good prank. There are programs, applications and websites for sending free SMS. But just don't send messages that are illegal. Be careful in this regard.

If the Internet is at your fingertips, then sending a free SMS today is not a difficult task.

How to send free SMS in contact?

To do this, you need to have a VKontakte page and launch the application. This application allows you to send up to 10 free SMS per day. You can do more, but then you will have to pay for them in the currency of the VKontakte website - points. The application has a function such as Translit, which allows you to translate text typed in Russian letters into Latin, which makes it possible to write text 2 times longer. You can keep your own phone book. It is also worth considering that if they answer your SMS message, then 20 rubles will be debited from the person’s account. That is, it is advisable to warn your friends about this in advance.

ProgramiSendsms

Operators of Ukraine

Sending SMS via Skype

Skype- This universal program for communication, allowing you to send SMS. True, for this you will need to deposit money. That is, it turns out that this opportunity is not free.

Service comtube.ru

It is convenient to communicate with this service. Sending and receiving SMS from 6 kopecks. Calls all over the world from 15 kopecks. Conference communication for up to 120 participants. Sending and receiving faxes from 15 kopecks. There is even an opportunity to earn money by investing in a company and have an income of up to 36% per annum. There are other possibilities. All in all, good service which is worth paying attention to.

SMS spoofing – podmenasms.ru

Another interesting service. It allows you to hide the phone number of the SMS sender. Instead of a number they are displayed letters(for example, Angel, Booss and others that can be substituted). You can even substitute some number and if it is in phone book the person, then it will be displayed - and the person will think that the SMS came from this friend (and this could be a substitution). SMS can be sent to operators Beeline, MTS, TELE2, Megafon. The program is free, but SMS is paid. 1 SMS – 9 rubles.

Service bytehand.com

This service is preferable to use by business owners when SMS can be sent simultaneously a large number of people. For example, potential clients, thanks to these SMS they can promptly learn about the ongoing promotion and take part in it. The service is paid. The cost of SMS depends on the selected tariff. The cost starts from 10 kopecks. This service can also be used by individuals, especially those who have mobile device based on Android and often uses SMS - there is an opportunity to reduce your expenses by 90%.

There's so much on the Internet useful programs, sites that help us send free sms, although there are those who provide paid services, but who can also help in our cause.

There are times when you need to convey an urgent message to a person who is not responding to phone call V this moment. An excellent solution would be to send SMS to this person’s mobile phone, that is, send a short text message.

How to send SMS to mobile from mobile

1. On your phone screen you need to find the word “Menu”. Directly below it is a button, clicking which will take you to this very menu.
2. Now look at the mobile buttons, find the cursor, that is, the arrows down, up, left and right. By clicking on them, you move through the menu items and select one of them. You want an item that says "Messages" or has an envelope icon. Having selected it, press the button under the word “Ok” or the button in the middle of the cursor (arrow).
3. You have the following menu with options: “Write a message” (“New message”), “Inbox”, “Outbox”, etc. Again, using the cursor, select the “Write a message” item and click on it.
4. Now you are in the form of creating a new SMS. You see two windows: where to enter the text of the message and where to enter the recipient’s number. Enter text by pressing the phone buttons. Each number button has a corresponding letter. By pressing the button once, you write the first letter from those indicated, and by quickly pressing twice, you write the second letter. A space is usually entered using the zero button.
5. To send SMS to mobile number, you must specify the addressee. In the remaining window labeled “To”, dial the phone number of the person to whom your SMS is addressed, starting with +7**********. You can select a recipient from the contact list by clicking on the corresponding button under the word “Contacts”.
6. All you have to do is click on the button under “Send” and your SMS will be sent.

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