Tips for Emailing Cell Phones

Here are a few tips to consider when sending emails to cell phones:

• If using your cell phone to send email to another cell phone, be aware that data rates may apply.
• Be aware that your recipient may not have a text plan and may be charged for receiving text messages.
• Make sure the recipient's cell phone is equipped to receive text messages, otherwise emailing won't work. 
• Keep your email messages short and concise.  Text messages are limited to 160 characters, and your recipient may be charged for multiple texts if you send a long email.  Play it safe by stating your most important points first, just in case the e-mail gets cut short.
• Be careful with e-mailing media files (i.e. pictures, video, etc.).  Your recipient might not have a media messaging plan and may be charged extra.
• Have fun!  Emailing a cell phone is a great alternative for people who don't have text messaging plans!