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OneGrassRoot

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8. That's a good point...

Reply to usonian (Reply #6)

Thu Dec 15, 2022, 12:21 PM

Dec 2022

I didn't think about using an app that isn't part of the native messaging system on phones. That won't work given the people I'm having to text right now (short-term caregivers and providers) but for small groups of family and friends, that would be a good option. Thanks!

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Anyone have recommendations re: how to send text messages... [View all] OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 OP

I think you have to use their phone linking app ExtremelyWokeMatt Dec 2022 #1

Send email as a text message Earth-shine Dec 2022 #2

THANKS! I'm definitely saving this. nt LAS14 Dec 2022 #18

It's very easy, actually MerryHolidays Dec 2022 #3

If I could get the carrier for all recipients that would be great... OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 #4

can you use your computer to compose then send to your phone Kali Dec 2022 #5

They're individually personalized... OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 #7

sorry you are having trouble Kali Dec 2022 #9

Yeah, I don't really understand it... OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 #10

Signal Messenger runs on everything. It is end-to-end encrypted. usonian Dec 2022 #6

That's a good point... OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 #8

A stylus might help to send a msg on your phone while wearing gloves. lpbk2713 Dec 2022 #11

Great idea. Thanks! n/t OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 #12

It used to be easy but then the spammers ruined everything. hunter Dec 2022 #13

Ah, fucking spammers. OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 #14

I've been using this: discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2022 #15

That works pretty well. Thanks! n/t OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 #19

Glad to help discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2022 #20

I know this is not an answer to your direct question canetoad Dec 2022 #16

I do it by logging on to MyVerizon.com. nt LAS14 Dec 2022 #17