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Yahoo! Messenger for SMS

Talk is cheap.

If you like to text, it’s a great way to keep your IM conversations going, and get all the fun of Yahoo! Messenger—without a data plan.* With Yahoo! Messenger for SMS, you can use text messaging shortcuts to sign in, sign out, change your status, see who’s online, send a message or reply to friends.
*Text messaging charges still apply.

Conversations that go on, and on,
and on…

With Yahoo! Messenger for SMS, you can sign out of Yahoo! Messenger on your PC and sign in on your phone. You’ll stay online and available by sending text messages to your IM friends, so you can continue the conversation with your online friends.

  • Easy sign in from desktop or phone: Check in or out when you're mobile or from your desktop. You will show up under your friend’s IM as “I’m mobile”
  • Initiate instant messages: Stay in touch from anywhere via text messaging
  • Receive/reply: Use the same Yahoo! Messenger features from your phone
  • Two-way communication: Respond to or initiate instant messages when you are on the go
  • Go to http://ca.mobile.yahoo.com/messenger/sms/setup for info on how to use Yahoo! Messenger for SMS

Get Messenger for SMS

First time using Yahoo! Messenger for SMS? Follow four easy steps to get started.

Already set up? Click here to learn how to use Yahoo! Messenger for SMS.
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Here's the easy way to get Yahoo! on your phone.

1. Enter your mobile number. Include your area code.
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2. Yahoo! will send an SMS to your phone that includes a link. Click on the link and follow the directions to get Yahoo! for mobile.
3. Congratulations! You now have access to Yahoo! mobile services on your phone.

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This Yahoo! mobile service works on all kinds of phones

Whether you have a smartphone, or standard feature phone, if you have a data plan, Yahoo! for mobile services can run on your phone.

Enter your mobile number in the box on the right, and we'll send you a text message with a link to get Yahoo! on your phone.