Desperate text message help; have Internet but minimal cell service. Need answer fast.

[GiantRat]

I often find myself working in SCIFs (that’s Secured Classified Information Facility, for the uninitiated). No phones allowed. Unfortunately, my other self teaches in the evenings and I have a gaggle of students who live and breathe by text. I’m not sure about T-Mobile, but with Verizon Wireless, I’m able to text via web interface by logging into my account through the unclassified system on my desk (personal email is blocked, but text seems to have snuck in under the wire). Works pretty well, in my experience.

That’s the only nice thing I’ll ever say about Verizon.

[CookingWithGas]

@RealityChuck

MySMS lets you send and receive texts from your web browser. It’s a browser extension for Chrome and you can set it up so if she texts your cell phone number, it will show up on your computer. The only drawback is that you’ll need to keep your computer on (and not let it sleep).

Here’s a link. See if that’s workable for you.

This uses an app on your phone that communicates your text messages back and forth over the Internet. If you do not have good cell coverage (as stated in the OP) it will not help. (I use MightyText which is basically the same thing.)

@hajario

I agree that Whatsapp is a very good solution. It’s easy to install and works just like regular texting.

Both users have to use Whatsapp. So it won’t work for Mrs. Devil who does not have a data plan, and as stated in the OP this is not the time for her to deal with a new app.

[hajario]

@CookingWithGas

This uses an app on your phone that communicates your text messages back and forth over the Internet. If you do not have good cell coverage (as stated in the OP) it will not help. (I use MightyText which is basically the same thing.)

Both users have to use Whatsapp. So it won’t work for Mrs. Devil who does not have a data plan, and as stated in the OP this is not the time for her to deal with a new app.

But it works over WiFi which she will have where she is.

[CookingWithGas]

@hajario

But it works over WiFi which she will have where she is.

Please read the OP.

@Rhythmdvl

I think she can technically connect to the Internet on her phone via wifi, but she’s never done that before and now is not the time to tell her to figure it out.

[x-ray_vision]

Maybe this app?:

play.google.com

Text Free: WiFi Calling App

The texting and call app...

Free

Text Free: WiFi Calling App

,

Textfree is the free calling and free SMS app that gives you a real US phone number so you can send text anyone, even if they don’t have the app. Keep in touch with features such as free SMS messaging, group messaging, free MMS picture messaging, international texting & calling, voicemail and more—all for free.

CUSTOM NUMBER SELECTOR – Choose your area code and search memorable numbers like, “(555) 414-SARA,” simple sequences like “(555) 500-2525,” or combinations that are, “JUST4U.”

UNLIMITED TEXTS & PICTURES - Send unlimited SMS and MMS picture messages for free.

Not sure how much purchase price of the app is, though. But free texts through wi-fi and your wife doesn’t need to download anything, just you.

[Really_Not_All_That_Bright]

It’s free. There are in-app purchases like custom phone numbers. But really, you should read the OP.

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@Really_Not_All_That_Bright

But really, you should read the OP.

Why don’t you just tell me what I missed?

[Really_Not_All_That_Bright]

It’s right after the bit quoted by CookingWithGas.

@Rhythmdvl

She is not in a position to install any new apps.

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@Really_Not_All_That_Bright

It’s right after the bit quoted by CookingWithGas.

She is not in a position to install any new apps.

I wrote this in my post: * “and your wife doesn’t need to download anything, just you.”*
Which I got from the description which I quoted in post 25:

so you can send text anyone, even if they don’t have the app.

[Really_Not_All_That_Bright]

Perhaps I really needed to read your post. Mea culpa.