Restore WIN‑911 SMS Alerts Instantly — No Software Upgrade Needed
Did your WIN‑911 alarm texts stop arriving after the 2025 carrier email‑to‑text shutdown? Fix them in minutes without upgrading to SmartSights.
What you get: Same email workflow • Better delivery • Professional support
⚠️ CRITICAL NOTICE
Starting in mid‑2025, carriers like AT&T, Verizon, and T‑Mobile shut down or restricted their free email‑to‑SMS gateways (for example @txt.att.net, @vtext.com, @tmomail.net). If WIN‑911 is still emailing those addresses, your alarms can appear “sent” but never reach operators’ phones.
Why Your WIN‑911 Alerts Are Failing (It’s Not the Software)
For years, many WIN‑911 systems sent “free” texts using carrier email‑to‑SMS gateways like `1234567890@txt.att.net` or `1234567890@vtext.com`.
In 2025, those gateways started shutting down, so WIN‑911 emails to those domains are now blocked or discarded. Inside WIN‑911 everything still looks normal, but operators never receive the SMS alerts on their phones.
TextBolt replaces those fragile email‑to‑SMS gateways with a reliable, 10DLC‑compliant path so WIN‑911 alerts reach phones again.
Complete Migration in 3 Simple Steps
Migrate WIN‑911 Alerts in Under 48 Hours
1
Install TextBolt
Install TextBolt from Google Workspace Marketplace or connect via SMTP with your existing email system.
2
Complete 10DLC Registration
Submit your basic business details once so carriers recognize your alerts as verified business traffic.
3
Update WIN‑911 Email Recipients
In WIN‑911, change any @txt.att.net, @vtext.com, or @tmomail.net addresses to @sendemailtotext.com.
4
Send Test Alarms
Trigger test alarms and confirm delivery to on‑call operators, then roll out to all alarm groups.
Why Choose TextBolt as Your WIN-911 Alternative
All the benefits of email-to-text, with none of the shutdown risk
Same Workflow
Keep your exact same email process. Just change the recipient domain.
10DLC Compliant
Business verified service with up to 98% delivery rate* and spam protection.
Better Delivery
Professional toll-free numbers improve delivery rates and recipient trust.
Quick Setup
Complete migration in under an hour with our step-by-step guide.
What Happens If You Didn’t Migrate?
The Consequences of Broken WIN‑911 Text Alerts
Lost Alerts
When email‑to‑SMS alerts fail, alarms stay on the SCADA or HMI screen instead of reaching the person on call. That leads to slower response, longer downtime, and higher operational risk.
Operational & Business Impact
Missed alerts led to delayed responses, downtime, and increased operational risk.
For many teams, undelivered notifications resulted in real business and safety consequences.
System Failures
For many WIN‑911 users, this started right after carriers removed email‑to‑text gateways in 2025. If your notifications still use domains like @txt.att.net or @vtext.com, some alarms are already going unseen.
Don’t Risk Your Business
Every day you wait increases the risk of being caught unprepared when WIN-911 shuts down.
Who is Affected by the WIN-911 Shutdown?
The impact is massive. Based on our research and actual customer feedback:
🖥️ IT Departments & System Administrators
Critical 24/7 alerts
Current uses:
- Server down alerts
- Security breach notifications
- Backup completion confirmations
- Network outage alerts
- Database error notifications
Real Impact:
From Reddit (r/sysadmin): “My division heavily relies on this email-to-text feature for automated critical notifications from our Windows servers”
“MANY law enforcement agencies rely on email to text functionality”
🎓 Educational Institutions
Thousands of students/parents
Current uses:
- School closure notifications (especially snow days)
- Emergency alerts
- Parent notifications
- Campus event updates
Real Impact:
Princeton University announcement: “Members of the Princeton community typically use this service to receive automated alerts from technology systems.”
🏢 Facilities & Operations Management
After-hours & emergency alerts
Current uses:
- Building system failures
- HVAC and power alerts
- Security and access notifications
- On-call technician escalation
⚙️ Utilities, SCADA & Automation Teams
Mission-critical system notifications
Current uses:
- SCADA alarm notifications
- Power, water, or utility fault alerts
- Environmental and compliance warnings
- After-hours emergency escalation
TextBolt vs WIN-911 Mobile-911 Comparison
See why businesses are switching to TextBolt
| Feature | Old Carrier Gateways (AT&T/Verizon) | SmartSights Mobile App Upgrade | TextBolt Email-to-SMS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Dead / Unreliable (Since June ’25) | Active | Active |
| Cost | Free (formerly) | $$$ (Requires Subscription) | Low Monthly Flat Rate |
| Setup | N/A | Complex Server Upgrade | 5 Minutes (Change Domain) |
| Reliability | Poor (Spam Filters) | High (Data Dependent) | 99.9% (10DLC Compliant) |
| Works with Old WIN-911? | No | No (Requires WIN-911 2025) | Yes (Works with V7, V2021, etc.) |
Fix WIN‑911 Alerts Without a SmartSights Upgrade
SmartSights (the new WIN‑911 brand) often recommends mobile app and server upgrades when customers want phone notifications to work again. That can mean new software licenses, internal projects, and possible downtime.
Keep your existing WIN‑911 version (including older V7 and 2021 deployments)
Keep using WIN‑911’s email notification module
Only change the recipient domain from carrier gateways to TextBolt
You get reliable SMS alerts back in hours instead of planning a full WIN‑911 or SmartSights upgrade project.
Step-by-Step Migration Guide
Complete migration in under an hour with our detailed guide
What You Need
- Access to WIN‑911 email notification configuration
- A Google Workspace or SMTP email account to connect with TextBolt
- Basic business information for 10DLC registration
- 30–60 minutes to update and test alarm recipients across your WIN‑911 contacts
Step 1: Install TextBolt from Google Workspace (2 minutes)
Go to Google Workspace Marketplace, search for TextBolt, and install using your Gmail account
Step 2: Submit Business Registration (15-20 minutes)
Fill out business registration form, upload required documents for 10DLC compliance
Step 3: Trial Activation (24-48 hours for carrier approval)
Carrier review process runs in background, you get 7-day free trial with 10 credits upon approval
Step 4: Update Your Systems (5-10 minutes)
Change email addresses from @txt.att.net to @sendemailtotext.com in all your systems
Step 5: Test During Your Trial
Send test messages using trial credits, verify delivery and functionality
Step 6: Full Deployment After Trial
Roll out to all systems, enjoy reliable messaging with 99.9% delivery rate
What Happens If You Don’t Migrate?
The consequences of inaction are severe and immediate
After December 21, 2021:
- All email-to-text messages will bounce back
- Appointment reminder systems will fail silently
- Customer notifications will stop working
- IT alerts will not be delivered
- Emergency notifications will fail
Real Consequences by Industry:
❤️ Healthcare
→ 30% increase in no-shows
→ Lost revenue from missed appointments
→ Patient care disruptions
🖥️ IT/Technology
→ Undetected system failures
→ Security breaches going unnoticed
→ Prolonged downtime
🏢 Business
→ Customer trust erosion
→ Operational inefficiencies
→ Competitive disadvantage
Migration FAQ
When did Mobile-911 stop working?
Mobile-911 services were permanently shut down on December 21, 2021.
Can Mobile-911 be reactivated or fixed?
No. The Mobile-911 service was fully retired. Its cloud infrastructure was shut down and cannot be restored.
Do I need any technical knowledge to use TextBolt?
No technical expertise required. If you can send an email, you can use TextBolt. The migration process involves installing from Google Workspace Marketplace and updating your recipient addresses from @txt.att.net to @sendemailtotext.com.
Is TextBolt compliant with messaging regulations?
Yes. TextBolt is fully 10DLC compliant, which is now required for all business text messaging. This compliance actually improves your delivery rates and protects your messages from being filtered as spam.
What’s included in TextBolt pricing?
TextBolt offers transparent pricing starting at $29/month for 500 messages. All plans include 10DLC compliance, delivery tracking, priority support, and a professional toll-free sending number.
Can multiple team members use the same account?
Yes. TextBolt supports multiple users sending from the same account, making it perfect for teams, departments, or entire organizations.
🚨 Start Your 30-Minute Migration Now
Your messages are already at risk. Since mid‑2025, more and more email‑to‑SMS alerts have silently stopped reaching operators as carriers shut down their gateways.
✓ Setup in 30 minutes
✓ Up to 98% delivery rate*
✓ Same email workflow
Credit card required to prevent spam • No charges until trial ends
24/7 support included.
Why We Ask for Your Credit Card
Prevents spam accounts and ensures serious business owners
Enables instant service activation after trial
Protects our platform from abuse
You won’t be charged until after your 7-day trial ends