What is textmail?

Textmail is a messaging service that allows users to send and receive text messages via email. It is commonly used when a person does not have access to a mobile phone or prefers to send and receive messages through their email account.

To use Textmail, the sender would compose an email to the recipient's phone number followed by the specific domain designated for the recipient's mobile service provider. For example, if the recipient has a phone number 123-456-7890 and uses Verizon as their mobile service provider, the sender would address the email to "1234567890@vtext.com".

The recipient will then receive the email as a text message on their mobile phone. They can reply to the text message, and their response will be delivered as an email to the sender's email address. This allows for a seamless communication between email and text message platforms.

Textmail is convenient for individuals who have limited or no access to mobile phone signal or are in situations where using a mobile phone is not possible or practical. It also allows users to keep track of their messages easily in their email inbox and can be a useful alternative for those who prefer email communication over traditional texting.