You can send a text message to any modern cell phone even if you use a different wireless provider. Each text message is limited to 160 characters, including spaces.

Visit the "Send a Text Message" link of the Verizon Wireless website. Enter the 10-digit Verizon Wireless phone number in the "Send To" field. If you wish to send the message to multiple ...

How to share large video files on Android Don't send a video directly through text message or a chat app—instead, share a link to a cloud-stored version.

The easiest way to send a large video on Android is to share a link to the video file from Google Photos.

You can send a free text message to a recipient with a Google Voice account as long as you know the account holder's Google Voice number.