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nokiaqueen 2010-07-21 16:24
global sms app?
 
is there an app to send global sms to a mobile number from your phone for free via internet connection for US users?

the iphone has the global AQ lite which is pretty slick, I couldn't find any such applications, anyone know of any? I hate having to use my ipod touch to get an sms across to my cousins in different parts of the world, I would much rather use the n900 if it's possible?

MiK546 2010-07-21 16:36
Re: global sms app?
 
Well, I guess you could try Web2SMS if it supports your operator. And as far as I understand global AQ lite isn't actually free to anything else than other global AQ -numbers in which cases I would recommender something like Skype IM's.

jer006 2010-07-21 16:45
Re: global sms app?
 
I am successfully using Web2SMS using BiteSMS http://www.bitesms.com/) as the provider. Its not free but at under 10 cents an SMS it sure beats t-mobile or at&t charging 25 cents or more for an international text message!

So far I am loving web2sms and highly recommend it - no problems sending from the US to the UK...

nokiaqueen 2010-07-21 16:47
Re: global sms app?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jer006 (Post 759478)
I am successfully using Web2SMS using BiteSMS as the provider. Its not free but at under 10 cents an SMS it sure beats t-mobile or at&t charging 25 cents or more for an international text message!

So far I am loving web2sms and highly recommend it.
so I would have to create an account, but does it support tmobile as the operator?

nokiaqueen 2010-07-21 16:48
Re: global sms app?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MiK546 (Post 759469)
Well, I guess you could try Web2SMS if it supports your operator. And as far as I understand global AQ lite isn't actually free to anything else than other global AQ -numbers in which cases I would recommender something like Skype IM's.
it used to give 7 free credits daily and you could send to any number around the world, now it charges but the rates aren't so bad

alienhead 2010-07-21 16:58
Re: global sms app?
 
why dont you use google voice?

gri 2010-07-23 12:30
Re: global sms app?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nokiaqueen (Post 759455)
is there an app to send global sms to a mobile number from your phone for free via internet connection for US users?
As alienhead said, for US citizens, there is Google Voice supported by the "gvsms" app I think. Outside the US Google Voice is not available :(

Quote:
Originally Posted by jer006 (Post 759478)
I am successfully using Web2SMS using BiteSMS http://www.bitesms.com/) as the provider.
Your remaining credit count is now saved even when leaving the program. (web2sms-0.1.2-6)

activemind 2010-07-24 06:47
Re: global sms app?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jer006 (Post 759478)
I am successfully using Web2SMS using BiteSMS http://www.bitesms.com/) as the provider. Its not free but at under 10 cents an SMS it sure beats t-mobile or at&t charging 25 cents or more for an international text message!

So far I am loving web2sms and highly recommend it - no problems sending from the US to the UK...
How have you configured it? Can you post the settings on how to do this?
EDIT: Never mind, figured it out, it was pretty straightforward!

nokiaqueen 2010-07-30 17:53
Re: global sms app?
 
yea but that global aq sms app for the iphone/ipod touch charges $2.99 for 50 sms...the bite sms is pricier. Isn't there a way to crack this app and bring it onto maemo?


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