Sending a Short Message Service (SMS) text via electronic mail using the Verizon network involves addressing an email to a specific gateway. This gateway utilizes a recipient’s ten-digit mobile phone number, followed by the domain “@vtext.com.” For instance, an email directed to “1234567890@vtext.com” will appear as a text on the Verizon subscriber’s device with the corresponding phone number.
The capability to transmit text communications through email offers practical advantages. It allows individuals without direct access to a mobile phone, or those preferring a computer keyboard, to participate in SMS exchanges. Historically, this functionality bridged communication gaps, particularly before the widespread adoption of advanced messaging apps. It offered a more versatile way to send and receive text-based communications. It also allows to archive or forward text messages more easily using the capabilities of email systems.