How To Forward Gmail Messages To Your Cell Phone

From The Republic of Geektronica.

I found myself needing this today and just thought I'd share. It's pretty simple, actually. All you need to do is set up a Gmail filter to forward a certain message or messages to another email address. Then, just enter the address for your phone.

The phone address system seems to be pretty standardized and the following list should cover most services:

Verizon: 10digitphonenumber@vtext.com
Former AT&T customers: 10digitphonenumber@mmode.com
Sprint: 10digitphonenumber@messaging.sprintpcs.com
T-Mobile: 10digitphonenumber@tmomail.net
Nextel: 10digitphonenumber@messaging.nextel.com
Cingular: 10digitphonenumber@cingularme.com
Virgin Mobile: 10digitphonenumber@vmobl.com
Alltel: 10digitphonenumber@alltelmessage.com OR
10digitphonenumber@message.alltel.com
CellularOne: 10digitphonenumber@mobile.celloneusa.com
Omnipoint: 10digitphonenumber@omnipointpcs.com
Qwest: 10digitphonenumber@qwestmp.com

There is a drawback, though. Text messaging apparently has about a 100 character limit, so depending on the length of the email, you're gonna get a bunch of messages. Not too big a deal if you're just getting a quick note, but it could add up if you abuse it.

Technorati tags: Gmail, Cell Phones, SMS