Sending SMS text messages from the DataHub program is the same as sending an email, but it must be a plain text email of 140 characters or less, sent to the appropriate SMS gateway email address.

Most cell phone service providers offer email and text messaging options on new subscriptions. For example, if you have a cell phone subscription with Telus in Canada, and your cell phone number is (416) 123 4567, then the SMS gateway email address for this phone would be:

[email protected]

Normally, SMS text messages are sent from one cell phone to another, which is all handled within the cell network itself. Using the SMS text message address, you can send a plain text email and it will be converted by the SMS gateway into a text message and be delivered to your phone. There may be a short delay while the conversion from email to text message occurs, but the message usually arrives in less than a minute.

Check with your cell phone service provider for the SMS text message address for your cell phone number.If your cellphone plan does not include an Email to SMS gateway service, then an Internet search will provide a wide range of third-party companies offering inexpensive SMS gateway services.