The ability to transmit a short message service (SMS) message to a Verizon Wireless subscriber’s mobile device directly from an email client involves addressing the email to a specific gateway. This gateway is constructed using the recipient’s ten-digit mobile phone number followed by the “@vtext.com” domain. For instance, if the Verizon phone number is 555-123-4567, the email address would be 5551234567@vtext.com. Sending an email to this address will deliver the email’s subject and body content as a text message to the designated Verizon phone.
This functionality provides a practical method for sending alerts, notifications, or brief communications without needing a mobile phone. In situations where access to a mobile device is limited or where automated messaging is desired, the email-to-SMS gateway provides a convenient alternative. Historically, this type of gateway served as an important bridge between internet-based communication systems and cellular networks, especially before the widespread adoption of smartphone messaging apps.