Noun

Singular instant messaging

Plural uncountable

instant messaging (uncountable)

  1. (communication, computing) A form of realtime communication where two or more people exchange text messages, usually short, using computers or other devices with communications capabilities.

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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Wed Jul 21 13:32:10 2010

Instant messaging (IM) is a form of real-time direct text-based communication between two or more people using personal computers or other devices, along with shared software clients. The user's text is conveyed over a network, such as the Internet. More advanced instant messaging software clients also allow enhanced modes of communication, such as live voice or video calling.

Definition

IM falls under the umbrella term online chat, as it is a real-time text-based networked communication system, but is distinct in that it is based on clients that facilitate connections between specified known users (often using "Buddy List", "Friend List" or "Contact List"), whereas online 'chat' also includes web-based applications that allow communication between (often anonymous) users in a multi-user environment.

From Wikipedia under the GNU Free Documentation License
Mon Jul 26 22:45:45 2010

How much is it to get unlimited Instant Messaging on my At&t account?
Q. Okay so already have a family plan, unlimited text, unlimited media sending, etc. but we do not have internet. How much would it be for one phone, or for the whole family to get unlimited instant messaging? And to have unlimited instant messaging, do you have to have unlimited internet use for it not to be expensive? Thanks!
Asked by just reality - Mon Apr 6 11:21:04 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. your unlimited messaging covers IM's. You don't need to have unlimited internet to use it. If done right you don't have to use the internet at all. If you open the messaging application through the phones browser your using internet. If you download the app right to your phone, you don't have to go into the browser at all, and it counts as a text message only. You can unblock the internet (it's already unblocked if you can send/receive pic messages) Since you can send pics like you said, the internet is active on the phones and you don't need to do anything. Many phones come with it already installed on the phone. If it's not in your messaging options, then you go to the mobile messaging site for the one your wanting to use. msn- yahoo-… [cont.]
Answered by santobugito - Mon Apr 6 11:36:49 2009

What are some instant messaging programs i can text with?
Q. I have AIM but I can't text my girlfriend with is. It either has a popup window that says "+1*** is not available" or it responds with "Auto-response: +1*** is mobile (10:40:54 AM) Your message could not be delivered. Please try again later." What are some other instant messaging programs that can send texts or could I fix this problem somehow?
Asked by CNGS - Wed Aug 5 11:05:48 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Windows live messenger Works with Live id to get one goto www.hotmail.com then sign up ___ Yahoo Messenger works with yahoo id get it at www.yahoomail.com and signup
Answered by Damon - Wed Aug 5 11:16:15 2009

What would the price of a Sidekick plan be if I only have texting and instant messaging?
Q. I'm buying a sidekick 3 from my friend and I used to have the data plan on my sidekick iD . But I don't want to pay for the Internet and E-Mail because it's a waste . So is there a plan where I can pay just for text messaging and instant messaging (aim, msn, yim)? is it possible ?
Asked by LiItOaZnKiDdO15 - Sun Jul 27 02:10:32 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. i work for customer service t-mobile and you can unlimited text and AIM is 14.99 , 9.99 for 1000 text and instant messages and 4.99 for 400 i do not recoment doing this because it will make your phone to not work well like loosing date every time you turn it off
Answered by dalmama1989 - Sun Jul 27 02:43:05 2008

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