Sending text messages is a quick, easy and affordable way to keep in contact with friends and family, and it is a service that most mobile phones can provide. Generally when receiving a message on a phone it is simple to see who it is from, and the phone number details of who it came from are generally displayed. However, there is a way to get around this, and for those that want to keep their identity unknown when sending messages, anonymous text messaging services are available these days.
What is it?
Anonymous text messaging basically offers the opportunity to send text messages to a mobile phone number without it showing up who the message is from. It is typically an internet service, with a number of websites providing it, and most of them do this free of charge. Depending on the website used to send a message, it is possible to do so in the US or further afield to mobile phones in other countries.
Companies providing it
There are a number of companies that provide an anonymous text messaging service. One of these is TxtEmNow. There is no need to register with them, and they can send text message of 140 characters or less in length to mobile phones in the US and other counties for free. Another option is to use AllFreeTexting, and they also offer the chance to send free text messages to phones in the US and other countries. Other companies competing in the market include SendAnonymousSMS and SendAnonymousText. This provides a few options for those that want to use this type of service.
How does it work?
Anonymous text messaging is a very easy service to use. As a web based service it requires access to an internet connection, and if you have this you simply open the website of the company you plan to use. Most have simple features which enable the user to enter the cell phone number of the person they want to send to, and also write the message. Then by mouse clicking the send button the text is sent directly to the phone of the recipient for free. While it is an anonymous service, some companies do provide a box to enter a name or contact details for those that do want to identify who the message is from, although leaving the box empty will send the message anonymously.
Reasons for using it
There can be a wide range of reasons why someone would want to use an anonymous text messaging service. For one the service is free, and while sending a standard text message is not expensive, the cost can mount up if you send a lot. Using the anonymous text service can therefore be a way of saving money, or a way of sending a quick message if your phone runs out of credit. It can be ideal for those that go overseas on holiday and are looking for an inexpensive way to keep in touch with those back home. Simply finding an internet cafe will allow you to send a free text to friends and family to let them know all is well and that you are enjoying your vacation. It can be a simple way to play a prank on someone, or at times of the year such as Valentines Day, a way to send secret admirer messages. Whistle blowers that want to inform the authorities of offences they are aware of may want to do so without identifying themselves, and an anonymous text service offers the opportunity for doing this. There are, therefore, a number of reasons why someone would use the service and it can be useful for these reasons.
Abuse
While an anonymous messaging service can be fun and useful for many people, it is also potentially open to abuse by those that want to pester or harass someone without identifying themselves. However, most services have a way of dealing with this. While a sent message will not identify the actual sender, the receiver should be able to identify the company it came from and by logging into their website it is usually possible to block your number so that messages cannot be sent to it.
Being able to send cell phone messages without identifying yourself is something that many people may find a use for. Anonymous text messaging is a simple service to use, and whether you are looking for a way to cut down on cell phone costs or planning to play a joke on someone, there are plenty of web based companies that offer the chance to do this.