command line sms tool

[Les Mikesell]

Pete Huckelba wrote:
>
>>
>> can any of you recommend a command-line tool for sending an SMS to a
>> cell phone? Half an hour of googl'ing has brought me only outdated,
>> half-finished or modem dependant stuff of little or no value.
>> Help much appreciated.
>>
>> Andy
>>
> 
> I can't vouch for the other providers, but ATT/Cingular works for me.
> 
> ATT/Cingular: phonenumber at txt.att.net
> T-Mobile: phonenumber at tmomail.net
> Virgin Mobile: phonenumber at vmobl.com
> Sprint: phonenumber at messaging.sprintpcs.com
> Verizon: phonenumber at vtext.com
> Nextel: phonenumber at messaging.nextel.com
> 
> where phonenumber = your 10 digit phone number
> 
> Try something like:
> 
> echo "my sms message" | mutt 1234567890 at txt.att.net
> 

But don't count on receiving messages being free - that will depend on 
your phone service plan.

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