Mike Temporale
12-31-2004, 03:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000327025453/' target='_blank'>http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000327025453/</a><br /><br /></div><i>"The Internet has definitely made collecting money for disaster relief easier than ever, but wireless carriers in Europe are taking things a step further and are making it possible for their subscribers to donate money to assist victims of the recent tsunami simply by sending an SMS text message to a special number. No credit cards or online forms to deal with, and the donation simply appears on your phone bill at the end of the month. So far over $15 million dollars has been raised this way in Italy, and similar services are being launched in France, Germany, and Portugal."</i><br /><br />I have to admit that this is a really easy and convenient way to help, but I don't know that feel comfortable using SMS to donate money or pay bills with it. :? I need to start out small, like buying a pop or something cheap before I dedicate any serious amount of money to it. 8)