MSN and instant messaging on cell phones

[vebk]

Sorry, I am a complete idiot on this topic, and since the vast majority of help sites are tailored for the US, I can't get much out of them.So, can anyone tell me how to use MSN or other instant messengers like AOL, Yahoo messenger on cell phones, and the costs associated with it?

 

[Vince]

I think this is how its doneFor Yahoo msnger, go to Messenger->preferences->general-> Edit mobile devicethen enter your mobile number(+91mobile number)then again go to Messenger->preferences->generaland then click on "sign in to mobile device everytime you log out"Now, when ever you wish to lig out and log onto your mobile, click on the Messenger->Sign into +91mobile numberand you will receive a msg on your mob tha tyou have signed into Yahoo msnger....I use an Aircel/RPG mobile. for me, replying to messages is free, but logging on and logging off by sending an sms, and checking who is online, costs Rs.2...

 

[vebk]

so basically it's like sending SMSes back and forth??Isn't there a way that you can actually have a GUI based messenger on? (Using JAVA/WAP or something like that? - I'm clueless).

 

[Sushubh]

unless u have a smartphone? i doubt it...

 

[Helios]

U can log on to Y! Messenger using a WAP enabled cellphone.
Access http://in.mm.yahoo.com from the WAP device. I have been using it for years. 😀

You only need to pay for your GPRS plan and nothing else. 😱

 

[vebk]

Thanks, what GPRS plan are you using and what are the costs?

 

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[Helios]

There's Hutch GPRS Plan99 for unlimited WAP browsing + MMS on ur phone. Only 99/- per month. Avlbl on prepaid and postpaid. 🙂

 

[dearashwin]

i feel yahoo! has more compatibility with operators than msn.. but who cares.. orange rocks