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Web Based texting service

I'm after a reliable Web based texting service, that sends messages as if it has come from your own mobile phone number. I don't mind paying, but am looking for something more cost effective than the standard 8p-10p cost of the mobile operators.

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  • BarGin
    BarGin Posts: 979 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper
    I've been using this site for over a year without problems.

    http://vip.cbfsms.com/

    5p a text but you have to buy £15 worth of credit.

    BarGin
  • dobbiesloan
    dobbiesloan Posts: 2,239 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Could u not use one of the free services and add ur reply number at the end of the message? Works for me.
    GONE ENGLAND
  • steeev
    steeev Posts: 336 Forumite
    http://www.smsbug.com you need to register with the service via a small java application downloaded to a mobile phone. but once you have registered, you can send SMS via the web on a normal PC. national+international texts work out at around 2p per text, and its a very reliable service! :)

    you can also use smsbug via the free genietexter sms sending application available for download at http://www.genietexter.co.uk
  • Donnie
    Donnie Posts: 9,862 Forumite
    Is there an added cost in using the GPRS/EDGE/3G connection to send the message?
  • rcfc87
    rcfc87 Posts: 13 Forumite
    The GPRS will cost you if you dont have a free allowance but this cost will be very small only like a few kb worth... it depends on your network
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