Learn About Messaging
Have something to say and need to say it now? Say it with text or picture & video messaging. From the big fish you just caught to baby’s first birthday, share anything any time, anyway you like with messaging.
- Text other mobile phones and email addresses
- Get text alerts with customized information
- Talk in real-time with Instant Messaging
- Chat with Group Messaging
- Send and receive pictures and video with other mobile phones and email addresses
With text messaging, you can send and receive messages with other wireless phones and email addresses, quickly, quietly and easily.
Speak your mind whenever and wherever with Instant Messaging. It’s fast, easy, convenient and affordable. Simply click on the IM icon on your phone’s main menu or find IM in the Messaging menu. Select your IM community and sign in for free*.
What is Instant Messaging?
What do I need to use Instant Messenger on my wireless phone?
Where do I find Instant Messaging on my wireless phone?
Is there a cost to sign in to IM on my wireless phone?
What is the cost for sending and receiving Instant Messages?
You can pay-as-you-go. You will be charged $0.20 for each message you send and receive. For the most value, sign-up for a MEdia™ Bundle.
*There are no charges incurred if you sign into Instant Messaging on your wireless phone. Stay signed in and pay only for the messages you send or receive.
Share your favorite moments in real-time with Picture & Video Messaging. Send pictures and video to other mobile phones and email addresses.
What is Picture & Video Messaging?
Do I need Picture & Video Messaging to make my camera or video phone work?
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Your phone should already be enabled to send and receive Picture & Video messages on a pay-per-use basis. For the most value, sign up for a messaging package.
- Make sure you have wireless AT&T service and a compatible phone.
- Sign up online for a messaging package.
- Start sending messages.
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Messaging support
Now you can have more control over the sources of incoming email messages sent to your mobile phone. Register or login to set your preferences.
Filter incoming numbers on your child's phone with AT&T SmartLimits.
AT&T's VideoShare allows you to share live video while you are on a phone call.
Learn more about VideoShare