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Use text messaging to get through when the phone lines are jammed.
If the phone lines are jammed text:
During last years hurricane and other times the network is swamped text messages get through when phone calls won’t. It is also getting to be the only way to communicate with our 20 something offspring.
Wiki list of sms abbreviations
TechDictionary, SMS abbreviations
aisi it s/b np 4 us
{As I see it it should be no problem for us }
Although this has worked in prior emergencies the fact the cell phone systems were overloaded New Years and several texts did not go through is a bad sign. It may just be because every sent the messages at 12 sharp rather than a problem with the system. Either way texting is still more likely to get through than a call in an emergency.
Send text message by email
Do you need to send a text message to your phone but only have email?
Sprint users can email the message to phonenumber@sprintpcs.com.
Verizon use phonenumber@vtext.com.
TMobile use phonenumber@tmomail.com
Cingular use phonenumber@cingularme.com or try phonenumber@mobile.mycingular.com
Nextel use phonenumber@messaging.nextel.com
ATT use phonenumber@attwireless.net
Send the text to the phone number of the person you wish to text plus the @… for his or her phone carrier. If you want them sent to you use your phone number @ your carrier.
