Data Services: Mobile Instant Messaging

Description

Instant Messaging gives you access to your AIM®, Yahoo!® or MSN® Instant Messaging community. Stay in touch with family and friends while you're on the go.

There are 3 ways to send and receive Instant Messages:

1. Mobile Instant Messaging (Mobile IM): Send and receive instant messages using the AOL Instant Messenger (AIM®), Yahoo! Messenger or MSN Messenger mobile client on a compatible Verizon Wireless phone. The mobile client is pre-loaded on some Verizon Wireless devices and can be downloaded to others for free.
2. IM Forwarding: Have your instant messages forwarded from your computer to your Verizon Wireless mobile phone.
3. PC to Mobile Instant Messaging: Send AIM, Yahoo! or MSN 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 IN messages in any Unlimited IN 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 MSN Messenger communities. With the AIM, Yahoo! or MSN mobile IM client, you can see who is available, busy, or offline.

Demo

Instant Messaging

How to Get It

1. Go to Get It Now menu.
2. Select either Tools on the Go or Extras (depending on your device).
3. Choose Mobile IM from the category list.

How to Use It

Visit the Get It now website to learn how to use Instant Messaging.

Support Links

FAQs
Mobile IM
How to Use Guide: Mobile IM

Top Questions

1. How do I know when I'm sending a Text Message?
2. Will Instant Messages count against my Text messaging bundle?
3. How do I get an Instant Messenger (IM) account?
4. Why am I still receiving IM messages after I have exited Mobile IM?

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