Cellular Phones/SMS to email

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Expert: - 11/14/2009


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Hi, i was going to sign up for something when i noticed it required me to give away my cell phone number and i know i will just get spammed. Is there a way to give them a phone number that leads to my e-mail? Just like an SMS gate but i need to give them a number.
Thanks lots!!,
Jacob

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Unfortunately, there isn't. If they need a cell phone number for you to sign up because they have to send you a text, then you have to give that to them. If they need an email, then you can just give them your email address. Your cell phone's MMS email address still starts with your phone number so if you have to give them a phone number and it has to be legitimately yours, there is no other way around this, I'm afraid. I hope this helps. Thanks. DebiN

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I can answer questions on cellular phones, the physical device, the network, contracts, billing, ordering, porting and what to look for when purchasing cell phones. I am located in the United States. I am an expert on BlackBerrys, Treos, HTC devices and iPhones as well as cellphones and aircards. I have over 15 years of experience in both the wireless and wireline world with the carriers. I have a lot of knowledge regarding the wireless providers - their services, prices and policies, both GSM AT&T and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel). I am very familiar with the individual devices and their specifications. I can also answer questions regarding BlackBerrys, iPhones and other PDAs, both Palm-based and Windows-based. I can troubleshoot most any problem someone is having with their cellular device or with the provider.

Experience

Over 20 years in the Telecom industry working for the carriers with individuals, small business, medium business and large corporations(Fortune 500). Also worked as a professor in Maryland for 10 years teaching telecommunications.

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I belong to several organizations

Education/Credentials
Master's in Telecommunications

Awards and Honors
Received several awards for papers that I have published over the years

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