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Chat online anytime
When you need to connect without making the call, instant messaging has you covered And its built in to many T-Mobile phones, so its just as easy as using IM on your computer. With instant messaging you always know whos out there.
Popular IM clients to go
T-Mobile supports all the popular IM providers. Check the availability of each IM provider based on the device youve chosen. You just log in with your existing username and password, see whos available and start chatting.



If youve forgotten your IM identity or you dont have one yet, just click on your provider of choice and get your FREE account!
Available and affordable
You can send and receive instant messages throughout the US for just $0.20 each or choose an unlimited messaging service to save even more. If you dont have a messaging service, its still just $0.20 per message sent or received. Its easy to get hooked on instant messagingthats why an unlimited messaging service is recommended for frequent IM users.
Even More PlusSM Plans feature bundled messaging and Web services, which means you pick your services according to the plan you select. So, for example, you might choose an Even More Plus Talk + Text plan or an Even More Plus Talk + Text + Web plan).
With Even MoreSM Plans you purchase your services a la carte. First you choose a plan with the number of Whenever Minutes® you want, then you add the services you want.