SMS via Internet?

JediMaster · 22-08-2004, 12:36

I know Lycos & U-Boot offered FREE SMS, I used these both. But then they Stoped

Anyone recomend a GOOD one?

I see http://www.cbfsms.com/ is online, but I wanted one maybe that saves a Address book type thing (like U-Boot & Lycos)

Thanks

**Chris** · 22-08-2004, 12:40

I used Cardboard Fish - http://www.cbfsms.com/ - to send texts home to Mrs T while I was in Miami last January. I've not used it since, but at the time it was very reliable, if somewhat liable to give you 'network busy' errors from time to time. I'd recommend it anyway.

Russ · 22-08-2004, 12:54

www.118888.co.uk - the small box on the lower right....

JediMaster · 22-08-2004, 15:29

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Originally Posted by Russ D

www.118888.co.uk - the small box on the lower right....

What limit is there? Lycos had 5 per day.
Some have 20 free (total) & then pay for more...

Cheers

Paul K · 22-08-2004, 15:38

10 per day for the 118 service and they tag the number on the end of the message.

martinell · 23-08-2004, 11:27

02 have 1 but restricted to 30 sms per month.been using em for ages since it started out as genie. www.o2.co.uk

Gareth · 23-08-2004, 11:37

The VIP version of Cardboard Fish allows you to save your contacts in your personal Phonebook.... but it costs money to sign-up for the VIP version (although there are also other advantages too, such as no advertising, receiving replies, etc...).

Depends how much you want those features as to whether it's worthwhile paying their charges or just going with the freebie version. According to their site, here's how much it costs:

VIP Account Signup
FREE - There is no setup or connection fee at the current time.
VIP SMS Credits
ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£0.05 - Each credit is five pence sterling. One credit = one SMS.

Personally, I just use the free ones cause it's not worth it for the amount I send.

- have you seen their free ringtones too? Listed in the banner at the top of the page. I showed this to a few friends that used to pay several pounds for a ringtone, and they were delighted.

JediMaster · 23-08-2004, 12:29

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Originally Posted by GDW1975

- have you seen their free ringtones too? Listed in the banner at the top of the page. I showed this to a few friends that used to pay several pounds for a ringtone, and they were delighted.

Yes I use it for Logo & Ringtones for about 1yr+ now

Florence · 23-08-2004, 14:55

I was a trialist for NTL's toolbar that sends SMS messages. Found they arrived quickly to the other person person. Unfortunately they only worked with IE and you have to pay but it was better than I had received from the free ones.

JediMaster · 23-08-2004, 15:23

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Originally Posted by Kits

I was a trialist for NTL's toolbar that sends SMS messages. Found they arrived quickly to the other person person. Unfortunately they only worked with IE and you have to pay but it was better than I had received from the free ones.

Me too

But only had a few FREE ones (10 I think)

paulyoung666 · 23-08-2004, 17:40

a lot of the time when i tried this , they never appeared or took ages to be delivered

Florence · 23-08-2004, 17:54

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Originally Posted by paulyoung666

a lot of the time when i tried this , they never appeared or took ages to be delivered

I never had that problem

paulyoung666 · 23-08-2004, 17:55

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Originally Posted by Kits

I never had that problem

probably just me