Email-to-Text Gateway Address List: Which Carriers Still Work?

An email-to-SMS address lets you send a text message to a mobile phone from an email account. The address often combines a 10-digit mobile phone number with a carrier’s domain, such as 1234567890@msg.fi.google.com.

However, the email-to-text carrier list has changed in recent years. Some wireless carriers have ended their email-to-text services, while others plan to shut them down. For example, AT&T shut down its service on June 17, 2025, and Verizon plans to end its service by March 31, 2027. AT&T’s shutdown notice and Verizon’s announcement explain these changes.

The addresses below are useful starting points. However, check with the carrier to see if its service still works before using it for important messages.

Email to Text Carrier List

An email-to-text gateway converts an email into a text message sent to a mobile phone. For example, if a carrier supports the format number@domain.com, you replace number with the person’s mobile phone number.

The following table lists common U.S. carrier addresses and their current status. Some older addresses remain on the list for reference. As a result, a listed address may no longer work.

For Google Fi, the official guide, Send and receive emails over text message, explains its gateway format. Meanwhile, Verizon plans to shut down its older service, and AT&T’s addresses no longer work for email-to-text messages.

How to Send a Text Message from an Email Address

If a carrier still supports email-to-text, sending a message is simple:

1. Find the recipient’s mobile carrier. The gateway depends on the carrier, not just the phone number. If you don’t know the carrier, ask the person to confirm it.
2. Create the email-to-text address. Next, enter the 10-digit mobile number followed by the carrier’s gateway domain. For example, a Google Fi address would follow the format 1234567890@msg.fi.google.com.
3. Write a short message. Then, keep the message brief and avoid extra formatting, signatures, and files unless the gateway supports them.
4. Send a test message. Finally, confirm that the person receives it before using the address for regular alerts.

Even if an email sends without an error, the text may not reach the person’s phone. For instance, carrier filters, phone settings, and closed gateway services can block delivery.

SMS vs. MMS Gateway Addresses

SMS and MMS are two types of messaging. In the past, some carriers offered separate gateway addresses for each.

• SMS (Short Message Service): Traditionally used for text-only messages.
• MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service): Supports pictures and other files when the carrier and gateway allow them.

However, a carrier may support one type of gateway without supporting the other. Also, address formats vary by carrier, so check the provider’s current help pages before sending pictures or other media.

Using Email-to-Text for Business Notifications

Email-to-text gateways can be useful for simple alerts. However, they have become less reliable for business messages. For example, a carrier can shut down its gateway without keeping older addresses active. Verizon also states that its older service is for low-volume personal use, not commercial messaging.

For regular customer alerts, appointment reminders, or technician updates, a business text messaging service is often a better choice. If you need better ways to manage field communication, explore Aptora’s field service mobile app. It gives technicians mobile access to work orders and supports automatic reminders and other field service tasks.

Finally, before choosing a messaging method, make sure it meets your needs. Check for delivery confirmation, recipient consent, and any messaging rules that apply.