Free SMS services/software

Steve Jackson · 08-01-2005, 09:50

I have just found a free PC utility called GenieTexter that provides a long list of free SMS services, links you to the service sign up page and then lets you access those services from within the program itself once you've registered meaning there is no need to log in via the web site to send messages. It can be easily updated via scripts for new services and has an outbox and address book making it quite a nifty little utility.

It contains no spyware according to Spyware-Guide.com. Download it from here.

I wasn't too sure if this should be posted here or in the computing forum but as the program offers a comprehensive list of free SMS services I decided it would be ok here. Mods, please move the post if you disagree with this.

huggons · 08-01-2005, 09:57

Can you use the sms service to send messages to denmark?

steve

Steve Jackson · 08-01-2005, 10:00

Yes. Install the program, go to Service Manager, then updates and you'll see plenty of international SMS services listed.

driver8 · 08-01-2005, 10:33

thanks Steve - I was after something like this ! will check it out.

nrps1 · 08-01-2005, 10:54

sounds pretty good, thanks!

nice find

renegade_si · 08-01-2005, 11:48

cant see any which do unlimited UK free texts though - or even whatever you want to use for say 50 texts a day, which is what I want for data purposes....
oh well, good idea though...

sakura · 08-01-2005, 12:50

Thanks I check it out later

jonespr1 · 08-01-2005, 15:55

Been using this for a while, very handy bit of software

Robert

pete2000 · 08-01-2005, 21:01

cheers for the heads up, i will download it and go from there

Sinizterguy · 08-01-2005, 21:32

Cheers mate, this is brilliant.

arnie · 08-01-2005, 22:09

cool

thanks

ash786 · 09-01-2005, 11:08

cheers thanks

Stu.udb · 09-01-2005, 11:19

Thanks.

Punjabi Geezer · 09-01-2005, 11:38

cheers steve

can anyone whose used it say which are the most reliable places to sign up with which give a decent quota?

driver8 · 09-01-2005, 13:30

has anyone got this to work yet ? I've signed up for 'sendsmsnow' and SMSAC; using the GenieTexter GUI seems to login OK but then I get - error - try site manually - page not recognised

will have a play ...

Steve Jackson · 09-01-2005, 13:36

Are you trying to send a very short test message? Some sites have a minimum message length, such as Orange, which then produces this error in the program.

-=GoBbIe=- · 09-01-2005, 14:32

Cheers for this dude!!!

fabsanchez · 12-01-2005, 11:30

Time to get out from under the rock...

You have to give your mobile number to register to some of these sites, has anyone received any unwanted adverts to their mobile after signing up?

I am worried because a friend of mine started to get random SMS charged at 50p a pop out of nowhere (she doesn't use GenieTexter).

Sinizterguy · 12-01-2005, 11:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by fabsanchez

Time to get out from under the rock...

You have to give your mobile number to register to some of these sites, has anyone received any unwanted adverts to their mobile after signing up?

I am worried because a friend of mine started to get random SMS charged at 50p a pop out of nowhere (she doesn't use GenieTexter).

A friend of mine had the same thing. She was getting texts adding upto about 5 quid per month and she didnt notice it for about 6 months because all her bills go to her house while she is in uni. She finally got it sorted last week.

yatest9 · 12-01-2005, 11:39

Cheers
Love this bit of software.
I'm using 10 texts a day using 11888 to UK numbers, and its been v quick.

08-01-2005, 09:50	#1
Steve Jackson Lethargic Video Gamer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: In front of the TV with a joypad in my hand Posts: 3,386 Thanks: 7 Thanked 54 Times in 17 Posts	Free SMS services/software I have just found a free PC utility called GenieTexter that provides a long list of free SMS services, links you to the service sign up page and then lets you access those services from within the program itself once you've registered meaning there is no need to log in via the web site to send messages. It can be easily updated via scripts for new services and has an outbox and address book making it quite a nifty little utility. It contains no spyware according to Spyware-Guide.com. Download it from here. I wasn't too sure if this should be posted here or in the computing forum but as the program offers a comprehensive list of free SMS services I decided it would be ok here. Mods, please move the post if you disagree with this. __________________ "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned for Sega." - Brodie (Mallrats) \| LastFM \| Xbox Live: Ste J \| 360 Voice Blog \| Steam: Stejay \| PlayStation 3: Stejay \| Wii Number: 1449 0481 5953 9013 \| Last edited by Steve Jackson; 08-01-2005 at 09:50.

08-01-2005, 10:00	#3
Steve Jackson Lethargic Video Gamer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: In front of the TV with a joypad in my hand Posts: 3,386 Thanks: 7 Thanked 54 Times in 17 Posts	Yes. Install the program, go to Service Manager, then updates and you'll see plenty of international SMS services listed. __________________ "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned for Sega." - Brodie (Mallrats) \| LastFM \| Xbox Live: Ste J \| 360 Voice Blog \| Steam: Stejay \| PlayStation 3: Stejay \| Wii Number: 1449 0481 5953 9013 \|

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sakura Hip Chick Join Date: May 2002 Location: West Midlands Posts: 921 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks I check it out later __________________ I ain't a orrible person really, just merely misunderztood. :oh-hum:

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08-01-2005, 09:57	#2
huggons Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 240 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can you use the sms service to send messages to denmark? steve

08-01-2005, 10:33	#4
driver8 eviscerate your memory Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Malé, Maldives Posts: 4,038 Thanks: 21 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	thanks Steve - I was after something like this ! will check it out.

08-01-2005, 10:54	#5
nrps1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 186 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	sounds pretty good, thanks! nice find

08-01-2005, 11:48	#6
renegade_si xbox live renegadesi Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 177 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	cant see any which do unlimited UK free texts though - or even whatever you want to use for say 50 texts a day, which is what I want for data purposes.... oh well, good idea though...

08-01-2005, 15:55	#8
jonespr1 Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Cardiff, UK Posts: 117 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Been using this for a while, very handy bit of software Robert

08-01-2005, 21:01	#9
pete2000 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Reading Posts: 1,260 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	cheers for the heads up, i will download it and go from there

08-01-2005, 21:32	#10
Sinizterguy Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cheers mate, this is brilliant.

08-01-2005, 22:09	#11
arnie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 264 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	cool thanks

09-01-2005, 11:08	#12
ash786 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: uk Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	cheers thanks

09-01-2005, 11:19	#13
Stu.udb GeneralAllRoundGoodGuy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Paisley, Scotland Posts: 103 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks.

09-01-2005, 11:38	#14
Punjabi Geezer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warrington Posts: 246 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	cheers steve can anyone whose used it say which are the most reliable places to sign up with which give a decent quota?

09-01-2005, 13:30	#15
driver8 eviscerate your memory Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Malé, Maldives Posts: 4,038 Thanks: 21 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	has anyone got this to work yet ? I've signed up for 'sendsmsnow' and SMSAC; using the GenieTexter GUI seems to login OK but then I get - error - try site manually - page not recognised will have a play ...

09-01-2005, 13:36	#16
Steve Jackson Lethargic Video Gamer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: In front of the TV with a joypad in my hand Posts: 3,386 Thanks: 7 Thanked 54 Times in 17 Posts	Are you trying to send a very short test message? Some sites have a minimum message length, such as Orange, which then produces this error in the program.

09-01-2005, 14:32	#17
-=GoBbIe=- Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sunny 'Emel 'Empstead Posts: 183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cheers for this dude!!!

12-01-2005, 11:30	#18
fabsanchez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Time to get out from under the rock... You have to give your mobile number to register to some of these sites, has anyone received any unwanted adverts to their mobile after signing up? I am worried because a friend of mine started to get random SMS charged at 50p a pop out of nowhere (she doesn't use GenieTexter).

12-01-2005, 11:39	#20
yatest9 Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 246 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cheers Love this bit of software. I'm using 10 texts a day using 11888 to UK numbers, and its been v quick.