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If you are wondering how to send email to SMS then you are not alone.  Though the process is pretty simple, it is good to know the basics.

What exactly is email to SMS?

Email to SMS is the simplest way of sending SMS using the traditional email. Ideal for those working with desktop computers, email to SMS enables the automated way of sending information from email accounts to SMS mobile devices.

So, how do you send email to SMS?

When you send email to SMS, you must first have an active email address with its corresponding password and your cell phone service providers’ domain name. Log in to your email account type in your recipient’s phone number in the “send to” box followed by

and the domain name of your cell phone service provider. Most cell phone service provider has a special domain used mainly for text messaging purposes. You must first secure it from your cell phone service provider before accessing your email account.

To illustrate, type in the following in the “send to” box:

recipient’s phone number @ domain name or 3573456789@yourcellphoneserviceprovider.com

Make sure that your message does not exceed the maximum of 160 characters otherwise the message will not exactly appear in your recipient’s phone.