??? Can you use Gmail to text a message to Jamaican phone???

[yetta]

Someone told me that this was possible as long as you know the phone carrier. If anyone knows the answer, could you either post or pm me??
Thanks in advance.

[Angel]

If it is Digicel try XXXXXXX@digitextjm.com from computer no area code needed

[yetta]

Thanks Angel! Gonna find out if the carrier is Digicel or Lime...but I'm pretty sure it is digicel. Respect!!


Captain....thanks for the links you sent!

[Melody]

Tried it and it didn't work for me.

I installed textme2 on my iPhone and that works great. Totally free. It gives a local (to you) phone # that people can call or text you on through the app.

[Angel]

Don't put anything in subject line when you write message then want to send hit send not cancel

[Marko]

you can text to a Lime cellie via the Lime Web Site if you have an active Lime Sim or Account...........

Cool Runnings, Marko

[yetta]

Thanks Marko! I don't have a Lime phone or an account...but I am getting ready to try Angel's suggestion as soon as I verify carrier. Respect to all for your helpful suggestions.

[Melody]

Yetta please let us know if it works for you thru gmail. Mine to digicel were returned (eventually), notifying it was unsuccessful.

[Buzzbag]

I tried to text to my friend who has Digicel and it didn't work. I didn't put anything in the subject line and entered their phone number XXXXXX@digitextjm.com and only said to reply if they got it. They didn't. Maybe I should include the area code if sending from the U. S.? And possibly the 1 access code?

[yetta]

OK, just sent a message using the digitextjm.....No error yet. We will see.... Truly appreciate all the suggestions. I don't own an iphone, my cell is actually fairly generic. I use my computer and tablet much more. Hope this works. I am able to receive texts from JA....but I can't send them on my lame ass phone. Hope this works. I tried it without an area code. I'll let you know if I hear back.