Like many users, you may no longer prefer SMS to chat with your loved ones. Because, There are many instant messaging applications nowadays.Between Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Telegram or Signal.
We can also rely on Apple and Google’s proprietary systems, namely Google Messages and iMessage. Communicate without using the mobile network.
Note that the numbers confirm this constant and growing frustration with SMS, year after year. If we are to believe that Arcep observed the electronic communications market in France in the 3rd quarter of 2023,SMS usage continues to decline. We have remained in decline since 2021 – About 6% and – 10% per year. Additionally, the average SMS consumption per subscriber currently stands at 104 SMS per month, i.e. -12 SMS per year.
The majority of plans today offer unlimited SMS. However, this is not always the case for the cheapest offers. So how can you continue to communicate if you run out of SMS envelopes or, for example, do not have your smartphone with you? Here are some solutions to send free SMS.
How to send SMS via online services?
As we said before, there are always various alternatives to sending free SMS via online services. There are numerous platforms dedicated to this functionality:
- My texts
- Free SMS
- MySMSFree
- SMSGott
- FreeSMS
- e-FreeSMS
- Send SMS Now
In the case of MesTextos, for example, the process couldn’t be easier. Just specify your country of origin, Enter your reporter’s phone number and write your message (within the 128 character limit) before sending. The same goes for Free SMS (the platform allows you to write longer messages of up to 160 characters). Regarding MySMSFree, we follow the same process except you need to enter your email address before confirming your message to be sent.
Although these services strictly represent a makeshift solution for sending SMS without using a smartphone, we still recommend that you consider them as last resort options. What did they say? “When it’s free, you are the product.”
In addition, these platforms will obviously use your personal data, such as your telephone contact information or email address. advertising purposes (at best…). Moreover, MonSMSGruit is transparent at this point and states: “Your data may be stored and consulted by 135 TCF suppliers and 64 advertising partners. Additionally, there is no guarantee that your recipients will necessarily receive your messages. Some carriers actually block communications sent by such platforms.
How to send text messages from computer?
In the absence of your smartphone, you can very well use a PC to send SMS. But be careful, we should point out here that this solution is directly linked to your mobile plan. In other words, To benefit from this, you must have “credit” remaining.
on iPhone
For example, if you have an iPhone, it is possible to configure your device to receive and send SMS/MMS (only) on your Mac. Everything will pass from here iMessagesApple’s proprietary application.
Please note that you will need to tick two boxes before continuing:
- Your iPhone should be at least under iOS 8.1 or above
- Your iPhone and Mac must be signed in to iMessage with the same Apple ID
When you’re done, follow the procedure below:
- From your iPhone, access: Settings then go to category Messages
- Enable the feature here SMS transfer by checking the box
- Then find your Mac in the list of devices presented
- If you don’t use two-factor authentication, a six-digit activation code will appear on your Mac. Enter it on your iPhone and then tap it. To give permission
on Android
If you’re more in the Android camp, everything will happen via Web version of Google MessagesMessaging application of the American giant. When you send a text message with Google Messages for web, A connection is established between your computer and your Android smartphone.
As with iMessages, you must meet several conditions:
- Make sure you’re using the latest version of Google Messages available
- having a smartphone Android5.0 or later
- Use one of the following browsers: Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari or Microsoft Edge
Now let’s see how to configure Google Messages for web:
- Open Google Messages on your smartphone
- Tap your account menu in the top right > Pair a device
- Now go to your computer and open Google Messages for Web from your browser (among those mentioned in the list earlier)
- Log in to the service with the selected Google account on your smartphone
- Click Connect with my account to see three different emoji appear on your phone. Tap what appears on your computer screen
Please note that another faster method is available. In fact, just select the Associate with QR Code option on your computer. The principle is simple: scan the QR Code displayed on your PC/Mac with your phone to make the association immediately.
