SMS Message APPS |
No surprise to hear telco's are making upwards of 900% markup on each and every SMS message that we send.
While it costs a telco around 0.05 cent per SMS, they charge users upwards of 15c.
There are alternatives. Grab one of the many APPS that send SMS messages free. The only catch we can see is that the receiver of your SMNS must also have the same APP installed on their device, so check out the APPS below, try a few and then tell your friends.
APPS
WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform mobile messaging app which allows you to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS.
WhatsApp Messenger is available for iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Phone and Nokia and yes, those phones can all message each other! Because WhatsApp Messenger uses the same internet data plan that you use for email and web browsing, there is no cost to message and stay in touch with your friends.
Install and use for 1 year free and then $0.99 a year ($1).
www.whatsapp.com | Download & Install
Viber
Free calls, text and picture sharing with anyone, anywhere!
--> Free text, calling, photo messages and location-sharing with Viber users*
--> No registration, alias or invitations required
--> Instantly integrates with your own contact list
--> Best-quality mobile calls using 3G or Wi-Fi
* Calls use your data plan
Viber is available for Desktop, Windows 8, iOS, Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry, Bada, Nokia. Viber to Viber calls are always FREE, otherwise you create an account and buy credits ($4.99, $9.99, $24.99).
www.viber.com | Download & Install
iMessage
iMessage is a free service from Apple that enables users of iOS-powered devices to send text messages over Wi-Fi from mobile devices like the iPhone and iPod touch.
Users of iMessage-capable devices can send an unlimited number of messages for free via iMessage. In addition to sending text messages, iMessage also supports sending photos, videos, Web links, contacts and location information. iMessage can also be used to send group messages to multiple people.
iMessage is available for iPhone only. More..
Other APPS
Yes, there are many others. If the APPS above don't float your boat, try searching for any one of thse APPS which also send SMS Messages.
--> Hello SMS
--> Handcent SMS
--> EvolveSMS
--> Textra SMS
--> TextSecure
--> Google Hangouts
--> Chomp SMS
Good luck, and happy SMSing for free!
❊ Web Links ❊
➼ SMS Message APPS
➼ www.whatsapp.com
➼ www.viber.com
➼ www.messagemedia.com.au
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