Use your computer to stay in touch with friends on the go! With Google's Gmail SMS, you can send free text messages to your DiGi friends directly from your Gmail account!
Messages
FREE services
SMS
10sen/ SMS reply
How To Use
Setting up Gmail SMS on your computer
Step 1
Log in to Gmail.
Note: You must have a valid Gmail account to use this service. If you do not have one, you must create a new Gmail account.
Step 2
Click on the gear icon located in the upper right corner of your browser window and select Labs.
Step 3
Look for SMS (text messaging) in Chat and select Enable.
Step 4
Press Save Changes. You will be returned to your inbox once your changes have been saved.
Sending Gmail SMS to a new mobile number
Step 1 (Option 1)
In the Chat panel of your browser,click in the Search, chat, or SMS box and enter your friend's name.
Then select Send SMS from the options that appear.
Step 1 (Option 2)
Click on Actions in an open chat window and select Send Text (SMS).
Step 2
Enter your friend's phone number in the window that appears and click Save.
Note: Only DiGi subscribers will be able to receive and reply to messages sent via Gmail SMS.
Step 3
Type a message in the chat window that appears. Your chat message will be sent to your friend as an SMS.
See example >
Sending Gmail SMS to a previously saved mobile number
Step 1
Mouse over your friend's name, and then select Send SMS.
Note: If a mobile icon appears next to your friend's name, you can start using Gmail SMS immediately.
Step 2
Type a message in the chat window that appears. Your chat message will be sent to your friend as an SMS.
See example >