Messaging without AT&T SMS charges?

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  1. TahoeGuy, Jul 10, 2008

    TahoeGuy macrumors newbie

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    Can anyone tell me definitively whether messaging applications such as AIM make use of AT&T's SMS service? I count myself among the many who were disappointed that AT&T didn't include any SMS messages in the new 3G packages, so I'd like to find a messaging solution that won't result in me paying $.20 every time I send or receive a message. There seem to be several messaging applications, but to the novice, it's not clear which will result in an AT&T charge and which are totally free. Thanks in advance!!!
     
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  2. ChazDaSpaz, Jul 10, 2008

    ChazDaSpaz macrumors regular

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    I think the AIM client can send SMS messages to other phones and it'll be charged to your data, since we have unlimited data on iPhones it should be free.
     
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  3. theotherrogue, Jul 10, 2008

    theotherrogue macrumors regular

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    I can't wait until everyone just transitions to mobile e-mail, then there will be no need to SMS. Unfortunately, that will be a couple of years.
     
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  4. sharp65, Jul 10, 2008

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    This has been answered dozens of times...but AIM app does NOT use SMS, it uses data. You can use AIM to send free SMS messages.
     
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  5. Djmx, Jul 10, 2008

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    OMFG Y Won't u JUST READ THE FREAKING FORUM PEOPLE! THIS IS THE 3rd post. Can a Mod please delete this or close this!! :mad:
     
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  6. D3lta, Jul 10, 2008

    D3lta macrumors 6502a

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    I'm assuming sending an SMS is free but receiving still costs money?
     
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  7. sharp65, Jul 10, 2008

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    There is a free service that lets you send sms messages through e-mail and then e-mails you there response back so you can avoid using actual SMS's entirely. The name is slipping from me at the moment.
     
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