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Chat online anytime

When you need to connect immediately without making a call, instant messaging has you covered. Instant messaging is built into most T-Mobile phones, so it’s just as easy as using IM on your computer.

Popular IM clients to go

T-Mobile supports all the popular IM providers. Check the availability of each IM provider based on the device you’ve chosen, then just log in with your existing username and password, see who’s available, and start chatting.

If you’ve forgotten your IM identity or you don’t have one yet, just click on your provider of choice, and get your FREE account!

Available and affordable

If you have a Talk-only plan, you can send and receive instant messages throughout the US for just $0.20 each. Or you can choose a Talk + Text rate plan and get unlimited messaging, including IM. It’s easy to get hooked on instant messaging, so a Talk + Text plan is definitely recommended for frequent IM users.

Want unlimited IM? Get a Talk + Text plan

It’s easy to get a plan that fits the way you want to connect. If you want to send messages (including IM), choose a Talk + Text plan. Talk + Text plans include Whenever Minutes® for calls, as well as unlimited domestic messages. You can also get a Talk-only plan, or a Talk + Text + Web plan—it’s your choice.