<p>Many people text more than they talk on their cell phones.</p><p>Brand X Pictures/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images</p><p>If you want to get a quick message to a friend who uses Verizon Wireless, but you don't necessarily want to talk to him, you can always send a text message to his cell phone using a program such as Gmail. It works just like sending a regular text, as long as you stick to the 160-character limit for text messaging. Your friend can even send a reply to your Gmail account. Step 2</p><p>Address the email to the person's 10-digit number, without hyphens, followed by "@vtext.com." For example, if your friend's number is 888-555-7777, address the email to 888555777@vtext.com. Step 4</p><p><a href="http://science.opposingviews.com/texting-verizon-customer-gmail-4598.html">Keep reading...</a></p>