How to Send Text Messages Via Hotmail Email

1. Sign in to your Windows Live Hotmail account by typing your email address and password in the 'Windows Live ID' and 'Password' boxes, respectively and then selecting 'Sign In.'
2. Click on the 'New' link located to the right of 'Hotmail.' The Compose window opens.
3. Type your text message in the blank area and then enter your recipient's carrier's SMS gateway in the 'To' field. Enter 10-digitphonenumber@vtext.com (for example, 1234567898@vtext.com) if your recipient uses Verizon Wireless, 10-digit phone number@tmomail.net if he/she uses T-Mobile, or 10-digit phone number@txt.att.net if your contact uses AT&T.
4. Send the email as a text message by clicking the 'Send' link. You have sent a text message via your account successfully.