Messaging
Have something to say and need to say it now? Say it with text. Have something to show? Add pictures or video. Want to chat in real-time? IM is your answer.
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
- Converse with Group Messaging
- Chat in real-time with Instant Messaging
- Get text alerts with customized information
With text messaging, you can send and receive messages with other cell phones and email addresses quickly, quietly and easily.
Share your favorite moments with Picture & Video Messaging. Send pictures and video to other mobile phones and email addresses.
Connect to 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.
Send live streaming video from one Video Share phone to another. Whether it’s a shopping tip or road trip, Video Share lets others see what you see when you see it.
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Using Text Messaging
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Messaging FAQs
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All phones that are messaging compatible will be able to send and receive messages on a pay-per-use basis*. For the best value, add a Messaging feature.
New customers
- Shop for a compatible wireless AT&T phone and plan
- Sign up online for a Messaging feature
- Start sending messages
Existing customers
- Log in to myWireless
- Add a Messaging feature
- Send messages
Text Messaging
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Picture & Video Messaging
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Instant Messaging
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What is the cost for sending and receiving Instant Messages?