Send free SMS via PC

Services with which you can send SMS messages free of charge from the PC are slowly dying out in the age of mobile flat rates. If they haven't been completely shut down yet, they'll shower you with ads and pop-ups. We show you which two services can still be used.

SMS-Umsonst.com - Send free SMS via PC

The clear favorite is SMS-Umsonst.com. The service clearly stands out from its competition: it is only financed by advertising banners on the website, which do not bother you. You do not need to register and do not have to enter any personal data. You have a full 160 characters available and no advertising text is attached to your SMS. In the test, each SMS arrived at the recipient after 30 seconds at the latest.

1. Open the SMS-Umsonst.com website.
2. Enter a recipient and your message in the top right corner. Then click on the "Send message" button (see image).
3. Now the process is being prepared. This can take up to 15 seconds. Then click Next".
4. Enter the security text and click "Next" again.
5. You now have the choice whether you want to receive a delivery report or replies by email. You can also schedule the message to be sent at a specific time. Then click the "Send Free SMS" button.

Send free SMS with Mufa.de

The service of Mufa.de also has its advantages. You can send as many SMS as you want. However, a short advertising text is attached to each message. However, the service does not offer additional functions such as a reply to an email address. If you reply to a message here, it arrives at the service but is not forwarded.

1. Open the website of Mufa.de.
2. Enter the recipient's mobile number, your message and the security text.
3. If you then click the "Send FREE SMS" button, your message will be sent. In the test, however, it only reached the recipient after a minute or two.

Note on sending SMS

The SMS messages for both services are sent from one number each. SMS-Free is 01746401887, Mufa is 015202169682. The smsfl.at service also worked well. Here you need a free registration.

Send SMS on PC via Android

What WhatsApp offers with WhatsApp Web, Android provides with Messages Web. If you use an Android smartphone, you can now also use the news app on a PC.

1. To do this, open the Messages Web website and connect your smartphone to the browser as shown.
2. Once you have scanned the QR code with your mobile phone, you can access the messages from your mobile phone on your PC.
3. You can also send and receive SMS via the browser. However, not all mobile phone providers support this option.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to send and receive SMS with Facebook Messenger.