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Mobile Instant Messaging
Description
Instant Messaging gives you access to your AIM®, Yahoo!® or Windows Live Messenger communities. Stay in touch with family and friends while you're on the go.There are 3 ways to send and receive Instant Messages:
- Mobile Instant Messaging (Mobile IM): Send and receive instant messages using the AOL Instant Messenger (AIM®), Yahoo! Messenger or Windows Live Messenger mobile client on a compatible Verizon Wireless phone. The mobile client is pre-loaded on all Verizon Wireless feature devices and Is also available on select Blackberry, Windows Mobile and Palm devices
- IM Forwarding: Have your instant messages forwarded from your computer to your Verizon Wireless mobile phone. (Only available for AIM and Yahoo!)
- PC to Mobile Instant Messaging: Send AIM, Yahoo! instant messages from your computer to your friends and family by using their Verizon Wireless mobile phone number.
Instant Messages are charged just like Text Messages so you can use your Text bundle or pay as you go. Instant Messages are not included as Mobile to Mobile messages in any Unlimited Mobile to Mobile messaging bundle.
What's the difference between Text Messaging and Instant Messaging?
Text messages are short messages that can be sent from one mobile phone to another mobile phone by using the recipient's mobile phone number.
Instant messages are messages exchanged back and forth in real time by using the recipient's screen name. At Verizon Wireless, Instant Messaging allows you to communicate with your friends or family in the AIM, Yahoo! Messenger or Windows Live Messenger communities. With the AIM, Yahoo! or Windows Live Messenger mobile IM client, you can see who is available, busy, or offline.
Demo
Instant MessagingHow to Get It
- Go to Get It Now menu.
- Select either Tools on the Go or Extras (depending on your device).
- Choose Mobile IM from the category list.
Mobile IM is available for select Blackberry devices and Smartphones through the VZStart Page on the device’s browser.
How to Use It
Visit the Get It now website to learn how to use Instant Messaging.Support Links
FAQsMobile IM
How to Use Guide: Mobile IM
Top Questions
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Certain Nationwide Plans include unlimited text, picture, video and instant messaging to anyone on any network in the United States. Standard Messaging rates apply, check coverage. For coverage limitations & maps, check the Coverage Locator.
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