Send free SMS text messages to mobile phones

Short Messaging Service, SMS is one of the most popular means of communication today, more popular than email. Unlike the email, most people have gotten used to paying for their text messages. However, today there are services that offer free text messaging services.

We are all used to sending free e-mails. You just log in to your account and send the email to any account you want without paying the e-mail service provider. For SMS however, we are used to paying for them. However, you can now send free SMS with your mobile phone or computer to any mobile phone in the world.

Here are some Free SMS services that can be used to send SMS to mobile phones in Nigeria. All of them can be used to send free text messages internationally. Check for supported countries or networks before sending free text messages.

• Wadja: www.wadja.com
• Wadja on mobile: m.wadja.com
• mjoy: mjoy.com
• SMSFree4All: smsfree4all.com
• text4free (free to only Globacom Nigeria): www.text4free.net

You can send free SMS with your PC or mobile phone. Note that to send free SMS with your mobile phone, you will need a mobile phone with at least GPRS support. Some free text services will require a browser that can access full websites, while others can be accessed with simple WAP browsers.

Before using a free text messaging service, make sure that the network and/or country you wish to send the free SMS text to is supported by the service. Also, make sure you read the terms and condition of the free SMS service, just to be sure your number is safe.

Note that if you send an SMS to a network that is not supported by the free SMS service, you will be billed for the service.

Here is a brief description of the free text messaging services listed in this page.

Wadja

Wadja is a social networking website that allows members to send free text messages with their mobile phone or PC to any network in the world and in Nigeria. Visit www.wadja.com for more information about Wadja free SMS text messaging service.

mjoy

Mjoy is a mobile internet portal offering free text messaging between mobile phones. Mjoy also offer mobile blogging service on its portal. Mjoy is designed for mobile internet and can be accessed with a WAP 2.0 browser. Visit mjoy.com for more information about mjoy free text messaging service.

text4free

Text4free a free texting service designed for sending free text from a PC via the internet to a mobile handset. If you want to send free SMS to a number in Nigeria, make sure it is a Globacom number, as free text will send free text messages to Nigeria via Glo mobile. You can send free text to any network in UK, Belgium, France, Germany, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. Over 100 network providers worldwide are supported. Visit www.text4free.net for more information about text4free free SMS service.

How does free text messaging work

Most services that offer genuine free SMS use it as a marketing ploy to attract visitors to their website. Once on their site and enjoying their free SMS service, they hope you will try some of their non-free services. This may include music, games, and ringtone downloads. Free SMS text services also make money through advertising. Therefore, if this marketing strategy fails for your free SMS provider, they will be out of business.

To reduce cost of your SMS, free text messaging services buy cheaper bulk SMS from different network providers upfront, enabling you to send SMS free as part of their bulk account with the service providers. Therefore, although you get it free, the free SMS provider pays for it but at a cheaper rate because they buy the SMS in bulk.

Beware of some free SMS services

Some free SMS services are not genuine. They claim to offer you free SMS service, but all they are interested in is your phone number, which they will use to send you Ads or scams to your mobile phones. So, before using any free SMS service, make sure it is genuine.

• Send free SMS with Wadja: www.wadja.com
• Wadja on mobile: m.wadja.com
• Send free text with mjoy: mjoy.com
• text 4 free (free to only Globacom Nigeria): www.text4free.net
• text me free: www.textmefree.com

Therefore, you now know that you can send SMS free. Try any of these free text-messaging services.

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Information on Blackberry phones

BlackBerry is a name given to mobile communication devices designed by Research in Motion, RIM USA Inc. BlackBerry devices are smartphones and tablet computers that offer secure wireless connections. Initially designed for Business user, BlackBerry phones now come with media and entertainment features that now makes appealing to non-business users. BlackBerry devices feature corporate data access, wireless email, extensive email support, Bluetooth, and USB. Other features on some BlackBerry devices include media player, camera, QWERTY keyboard, high-speed data, speakerphones, and trackball.

Advanced BlackBerry devices feature A-GPS Navigation, BlackBerry maps, and Wi-Fi support. RIM have also added a few smartphones with touchscreen display and tablets to its lineup. Here are a few BlackBerry devices:

Blackberry Torch 9800

BlackBerry PlayBook is an ultra portable, ultra thin tablet with enough power to support real multitasking. It promises outstanding performance with 1GHz dual-core processor and a 1GB RAM. It comes with the QNX-based BlackBerry Tablet OS, which is optimised for a great tablet experience with a user-friendly interface. BlackBerry PlayBook features a 7.0-inch Touchscreen as well as integration with Blackberry smartphones, dual-HD camera, high speed internet, and impressive multimedia performance. The PlayBook tablet will be available in four models Wi-Fi only (will go for less than 500 USD), Wi-Fi + WiMax, Wi-Fi + LTE, and Wi-Fi + HSP

Blackberry Torch 9800

BlackBerry Torch 9800 is the first BlackBerry Touchscreen Smartphone to offer a physical BlackBerry 35-key QWERTY keyboard. It is a slide phone. The QWERTY keyboard can be slide-out when needed. BlackBerry Torch 9800 features a 3.2-inch Touchscreen as well as Wi-Fi b/g/n, high speed internet, navigation, Blackberry maps, and a brand new operating system and browser, Blackberry 6. Prices of the BB Torch ranges from N88,000 to N92,000 depending on the retailer and the colour.

Blackberry Storm

Blackberry Storm is a global 3.5G phone. Unlike other high-end BlackBerry devices, BlackBerry Storm has no physical QWERTY keyboard, in its place an onscreen QWERTY keyboard is provided. BlackBerry Storm 9500 supports UMTS/HSDPA, and GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks while BlackBerry 9530 adds CDMA Rev A. BlackBerry Storm features 3.25 inch 360 x 480 pixels TFT scratch-resistant touchscreen and a SurePress capacitive touchscreen eliminating the need for a trackball.

BlackBerry Storm 9530 has a built-in 3.2 megapixels camera with video capability, A-GPS, BlackBerry maps, 1GB onboard memory, and so on. A big minus to the BlackBerry Storm 1 is the absence of Wi-Fi, but BlackBerry Storm 2 which consists of BlackBerry Storm 9520 and BlackBerry Storm 9550 offer Wi-Fi. Price of the BB Storm 2 9520 is around N62,000

Blackberry Bold

Blackberry Bold 9000 is a 3.5G phone supporting UMTS/HSDPA and GSM/GPRS/EDGE. BlackBerry Bold 9000 has a 2.44-inch 64k colour TFT display offering a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels. Some other features include 2.0 megapixels camera, Wi-Fi a/b/g, 35-key QWERTY keyboard and a trackball. BB Bold goes for around N60,000.

A newer Blackberry Bold, the Blackberry Bold 2 9700 comes with a 3.2 megapixels camera and a number of new enhancements. Prices of the BB Bold 2 ranges from N66,000 to N72,000 depending on retailer and colour

Blackberry Tour 9630

Blackberry Tour 9630 is a global 3.5G phone supporting CDMA/EVDO Rev A, UMTS/HSDPA, and GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks. Blackberry Tour 9630 has a 480 x 360 pixels 65k colours TFT display. Some other features include 3.2 megapixels camera, built-in GPS navigation with BlackBerry maps, enhanced media player, and so on.

Blackberry Curve

BlackBerry Curve is a name given to the 8300 series BlackBerry devices.


A more recent member of the Curve family is the BlackBerry Curve 8900 (a.k.a. BlackBerry Javelin) offering a 480 x 320 pixels 2.44-inch 64k colour TFT display. BB Curve 8900 features a 35 key QWERTY keyboard and a trackball, 3.2 megapixels camera, built-in GPS navigation, Wi-Fi b/g, Blackberry maps. BlackBerry Curve 8900 goes for around N55,000. BB Curve 8520 is another popular device. It is quite affordable at around N36,000. A newer BB Curve is the Curve 9300, which unlike other members of the Curve family features 3G support.





Members of the BlackBerry Curve 8300 Series include the Blackberry Curve 8300, 8310, 8320, 8330, and 8350i. Members of the BlackBerry Curve 8300 series vary in feature, but some standard features include: a 320 x 240 pixels 65k colours TFT display, 2.0 megapixels camera, QWERTY keyboard and a trackball.

Blackberry Pearl

BlackBerry Pearl was available in two series: the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Series and the BlackBerry Pearl 8200 Series, with the major distinguishing factor being that while 8100 series are in bar form and the 8200 series are in flip form. A newer Pearl, the BlackBerry Pearl 9105 with a 3.5G support, 3.2MP camera is now available. Price of the BlackBerry Pearl 9105 is around N53,000.


The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 series consists of the BlackBerry Pearl 8100, 8110, 8120, and 8130. All feature a 240 x 260 pixels 65k colour display and 1.3 megapixels camera.







The BlackBerry Pearl 8200 series consists of the BlackBerry Pearl 8220, and 8230, featuring a 240 x 320 pixels 65k colour display and 2.0 megapixels camera.






Some Telecoms company carrying BlackBerry phones in Nigeria include Globacom, MTN, Airtel, and Etisalat. The most popular BlackBerry devices in Nigeria are the BlackBerry Bold 9000, BlackBerry Bold 2 9700, BlackBerry Curve 2 8900 (BB Javelin), BlackBerry Curve 2 8520 (BB Gemini), BlackBerry Storm 2 9520. BlackBerry Torch 9800 is gradually gaining in popularity in the Nigeria.

Prices of some BB Phones and Devices

• BB Torch 9800 - N88,000 - 92,000 (white models more expensive)
• BB Bold 9700 - N66,000 - 72,000 (white models more expensive)
• BB Bold 9000 - N60,000
• BB Curve 8520 (Gemini) - N36,000
• BB Storm 9520 - N63,000
• BB Curve 9300 - N38,000
• BB Curve 8900 - N55,000

These are just price ideas. Actual prices may vary depending on store or colour