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Messaging Services from AT&T

CONVENIENT

Ready When You Are

From dinner reservations to the big fish you actually caught, messaging connects in more ways than one.

  • Text cell phones and email addresses.
  • Send and receive pictures and video.
  • Stay connected with Group Messaging.
  • Chat in real-time with Instant Messaging.
  • Get text alerts with customized information.

 

TEXT MESSAGING

For Quick, To-the-Point Communication

With text messaging, you can send and receive messages with other cell phones and email addresses quickly, quietly and easily. Just type your message, pick a wireless phone number, and send.

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What is Text Messaging?


INSTANT MESSAGING

Speak Your Mind Wherever, Whenever

Connect with your friends and colleagues in real-time with IM. See who’s available, and carry on a chat for as long as you like. It’s fast, easy, and affordable. Use AOL® Instant Messenger, Yahoo!®, Windows Live Messenger®, and more.

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Instant Messaging


PICTURE & VIDEO MESSAGING

Live in the Moment

Share your favorite moments with Picture & Video Messaging. Take a photo or make a video, pick a wireless phone number or email address, and send.

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Picture Messaging


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Video Messaging


Messaging Services from AT&T

 

IMMEDIATE AND CLEAR

And So Easy to Set Up

You can send and receive messages on a pay-per-use basis with any compatible phone.*
For the best value, add a Messaging feature.

New Customers

1.    Shop for a compatible wireless AT&T
phone and plan.

2.    Sign up online for a Messaging feature.
3.    Start sending and receiving messages.

Existing Customers

1.    Log in to myAT&T.
2.    Add a Messaging feature.
3.    Start sending and receiving messages.



FAQs & Support


Text Messaging

 

What is Text Messaging? With Text Messaging from AT&T and your wireless phone, you can send and receive short text messages, emails, and chat, as well as keep up-to-date with the latest news, weather, stock quotes, and sports information. AT&T Text Messaging includes:

  • Mobile-to-Mobile Text Messaging
  • Instant Messaging/Mobile Instant Messaging
  • IM Forwarding
  • PC to Mobile Instant Messaging
  • PC to Mobile Text Messaging
  • email Messaging
  • Information Alerts
  • Group Messaging

 

Is my phone ready for Text Messaging? Most AT&T wireless phones support Text Messaging. To determine whether you can text message with your phone, go to our Phone/Device Learning Center/Tutorials, select the manufacturer and model of your device, and then look for tutorials on Text Messaging-SMS. If Text Messaging is one of the topics listed, your phone is text messaging capable.

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Picture & Video Messaging

 

What is Picture & Video Messaging? With a Picture/Video Messaging capable handset, you can send a mixture of pictures, animation, video, and voice messages to another phone or email address. You can even personalize the message with text or a voice recording. All are included in the Pay-Per-Use or Messaging plans.

Do I need Picture & Video Messaging to make my camera or video phone work? Picture & Video Messaging is the service that lets you share your pictures and video messages with other wireless phones or email addresses. Without Picture & Video Messaging, you will only be able to take pictures and video and store them on your phone.

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Instant Messaging

 

How do I send an Instant Message from my phone? For step-by-step instructions on sending Instant Messages from your phone, go to our Phone/Device Learning Center/Tutorials, select the manufacturer and model of your device, then review the Ways to Instant Message tutorial under Instant Messaging.

What is Yahoo! Messenger? Yahoo! Messenger (abbreviated YIM) is a free instant messaging service that allows users to chat with other members in real-time. Users can download Yahoo! Messenger for instant messaging on multiple devices, including a computer and wireless mobile device.

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Support

 

How long can text messages be? A text message can be up to 160 characters in length. Messages sent or received that are longer than 160 characters will be delivered in multiple segments. Each segment will be billed as a separate message.

If I have my device turned off or I'm on a call, will I still receive my text messages and alerts? Text messages are stored and retried until delivery is successful for up to 72 hours. Text Alerts are stored and retried up to 24 hours. If you're on a call, text messages can still be received.

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Prices are billed monthly and are valid for use in the U.S. only. Charges for international messages sent from the U.S. are $0.25 for Text Messages and $0.50 for Picture/Video Messages. Charges for usage while roaming internationally: $0.50 for each text message sent, $1.30 for each picture/video message sent. Standard rates apply to all incoming messages. For full details on Messaging & Data Bundles, go to att.com/mediaterms.

Unlimited Data package required for CV Video, XM Radio, MobiTV and MobiRadio users. Pay-Per-Use Charges: Text/Instant Messaging $0.20 per message; Picture/Video Messages $0.30 per message; Web browsing $2/MB Applies to new customers or customers who change voice plans, or cancel data plans on or after 7/31/09, otherwise 1¢/KB. Data Unlimited is not available on PDAs/Pocket PCs, RIM® devices or LaptopConnect cards. Additional subscription and download charges may apply.

Messaging Unlimited Plan

Messaging Unlimited Plan

Message anyway you want as often as you want without pay-per-use charges.

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Messaging Plans

Messaging Plans

Find the perfect mix of services for yourself or the whole family.

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AT&T Smart Controls™

AT&T Smart Controls™

Provide your children with the freedom and security of a cell phone while setting sensible limits for texts, IMs, calls, and more.

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AT&T Messages Apps

AT&T Messages Apps

All your texts, calls, and voicemails are in a single inbox that's easily accessed from your computer, tablet, or mobile phone.

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AT&T App Center

AT&T App Center

Instant Messenger apps from AOL, Yahoo!, Windows Live, and more.

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