There are a handful of free SMS services out there, but CallWave is my favorite. You can either install it as an OS X Dashboard widget, a Yahoo Widget Engine (Konfabulator) widget, or even as a Google Gadget on your Google Homepage (instructions here). If you use Windows Vista, you can install it as a standalone Vista gadget.
Yes, it works on Philippine networks. You can also send text to most other countries. And unlike most free PC to SMS providers I know, CallWave is pretty quick–messages are received in just a few seconds.
The Google Gadget version is pretty sparse and you have to regsiter your mobile number to use it. The OS X Widget has more features, as it can access numbers from your Mac phonebook for easy reference. I haven’t tried the other versions, though. But I’m pretty sure they’re all straightforward and easy to use.
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Interesting … I wonder how many messages we can send before it stops working unless the recipient replies … hmmmm
I tried installing it in my Google Homepage, it won’t come up. Its just a blank space. Let me try later.
hmm… hindi parin dumadating verification code.. aw
It finally appeared after 3 refreshes.
It took about 2 hours for the verification to arrive. Time to try it out.
Edit:
Received test SMS. It took about 1 second to receive it.
Wuhu!
I believe there’s a daily sending limit. Mga 10 yata per day. I’m not sure if this is dependent on the country, or the sender.
Finally got the verification. I was only able to send 5 messages before I reached my limit. Shucks …
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Seems not all HK Mobile Operators are allowing the SMS/Text Message to be received.
Callwave Google Gadget works! If I remember correctly, the limit was only implemented recently.. before, I used to send a lot (exceeding 5) of texts. Besides, it can only be blocked if the recipient blocks the service online, right?
i used it on my os x and it works talaga. ang lupet ang bilis. ginamit ko na kasi naubusan ako ng load. 🙂
if i send a free sms does the recipient get charged?
it is free for the sender but does the recipient get charged?
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It’s a beta program, but works fine on my nokia, and invited 12 friends on it (can’t invite anymore at the moment).
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meron ba ditong makareciv ng mms? hehehe I have nokia 6600 and i can send mms as many as I can… I only have 0 balance…hehehe i’ve been using this for almost 8 mos….the greatest issue is I can liken whoever receive my mms….hehehe
is there a free web based text messaging works like chikka? Chikka had before but they removed it. thanks
Why can’t I register using my phone number? The prompt said that the service is unavailable in your area
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