Guest BAMN Posted January 13, 2003 Report Share Posted January 13, 2003 I dont know if this is possible, just an idea. Could you use the free internet to access a web site that provides free text messaging. And if so has anyone tryed it and could they give me the web address. :D :( :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Monolithix [MVP] Posted January 13, 2003 Report Share Posted January 13, 2003 i've found that the free mms offer counts towards sms's as well. not had my bill through yet though to confirm. This is on until the end of feb, so we have two months of free texts if someone knows a site. I had an o2 sim up until december, so i use o2 for free messaging, not sure if you can use a none-o2 phone number to register though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HelloDave Posted January 14, 2003 Report Share Posted January 14, 2003 There is a Java app that let you send texts via GPRS (which wouldn't use much data, bearing in mind an SMS is about 200 bytes) but of course it's only available for the 7650 because of damn certification :evil: I can't remember what website it was, but you signed up with the company and then sent texts through their server for a lower price than orange. I thought it could solve my "Orange are tight and don't allow text bundles on ED 50" problem, but sadly not - damn certification (and Orange aren't going to rush to sign something that steals their revenue)! Of course, sending texts via the web or another app is technically against the T&Cs for the SPV promotion pack, but since Orange themselves can't decide what they are anyway I don't think it's really a problem :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scoobyroo Posted January 20, 2003 Report Share Posted January 20, 2003 To send free SMS messages register at http://www.boltblue.com/ and then use IE on your SPV to access the site, enter your log in details and free text away! Only problems being that it's a bit more hassle than sending an SMS direct from your phone and that you are limited to 15 messages a month. Having said that www.genie.co.uk (now O2) will let you send up to 100 free text messages per month. Problem is, I can't seen to get theirs to work via my SPV???? Scoob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Firaas Posted January 21, 2003 Report Share Posted January 21, 2003 Won't be long before we see programs that make HTTP connections to send SMS's for free... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pjh Posted January 22, 2003 Report Share Posted January 22, 2003 Lycos also lets u send free texts (5 a day i think) u just have to register, but the site is less than SPV friendly so its probably worth checking on ur PC first. Its a good idea but i'd ather just pay the few pence and save the hassle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest madu Posted January 22, 2003 Report Share Posted January 22, 2003 How about making an SPV friendly site that would then use o2 (providing you're registered) as a gateway to send the message?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted January 22, 2003 Report Share Posted January 22, 2003 There was one place I saw where you send an email to @the-sms-place.com and it would send an sms. The other person would get one with a reply number of your phone I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adrianfox Posted January 22, 2003 Report Share Posted January 22, 2003 The T&Cs from these free sites almost always prohibit accessing them indirectly. So you can't legally develop any kind of indirect interface or client application. Also they usually change the interface quite often to thwart such efforts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted January 22, 2003 Report Share Posted January 22, 2003 http://web.icq.com/help/quickhelp/1,,1728,...8,00.html?mul=1 Don't know if it work or anything useful though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Monolithix [MVP] Posted January 22, 2003 Report Share Posted January 22, 2003 Oh by the way, no free SMS, not looking forward to my next bill now :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul [MVP] Posted January 22, 2003 Report Share Posted January 22, 2003 Check out http://www.redalertz.co.uk/, looks pretty good? P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scoobyroo Posted January 22, 2003 Report Share Posted January 22, 2003 Check out http://www.redalertz.co.uk/, looks pretty good? P Couldn't resist it!.. sorry Paul ;) www.redalertz.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Monolithix [MVP] Posted January 22, 2003 Report Share Posted January 22, 2003 Turns out theres a box at work that dials into the GSM network, allowing me to send unlimited SMS's for free ;). Just need to wait for a SmartPhone telnet app now, or work out how to create one myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul [MVP] Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 You what ScoobyRoo? I'm confused? P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scoobyroo Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 LOL... sorry mate. The original URL you posted had a comma in the hyperlink, hence the link didn't work. I'm sure the guys figured it out themseleves, I was just a little bored thats all! I'm also trying to get to member status so I can post an avatar (can't seem to at the moment???) and every post helps! Scoob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul [MVP] Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 You should be able to whatever your status? Click on the 'Profile' link above? P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scoobyroo Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 hmmm, that's wierd then, cause I can't get it to work??? I use 'Upload Avatar from your machine:' and browse to select image, then click submit (at no time is the image selected displayed in the profile page). Next time I go into profile, no avitar is displayed. I've even just created a dot in PaintShop, to ensure the image was below min size/image size requirements. Still no go? I assume I should be able to use .JPG or .GIF?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul [MVP] Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 Yep, either should be fine! There is definitely no avatar associated with your User ID. Odd... P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scoobyroo Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 Well I never... I used PSP to reduce an image way below the 80x80 i had been using, making the file size about 4kb and it's worked a treat. Sure it's not the image I want but I'll change that now. :shock: Moral of the story.... Don't assume that just because you've resized the image to 80x80 in PSP and it is less that 6kb that it will work as an avatar (though why I don't know :roll: ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paulend Posted January 28, 2003 Report Share Posted January 28, 2003 I just found this on born sloppy i think, it mite have been msn?, http://www.retrofone.info/spv sorry if this has already been posted! ;) original link: http://groups.msn.com/orangespv/tipsandsec...&ID_Message=126 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kingbing Posted January 28, 2003 Report Share Posted January 28, 2003 Looks too good to be true. Anyone know what the catch is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paulend Posted January 28, 2003 Report Share Posted January 28, 2003 ive just tried it and it seems to work, hope i dont get crap loads of ads now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Treadsoftly Posted January 28, 2003 Report Share Posted January 28, 2003 That retrofone thing works bloody well though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oggie Posted January 28, 2003 Report Share Posted January 28, 2003 Ooops been answered already !! Edited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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