How to Get Free Instant Messages on a Verizon Phone

Send and receive instant messages for free using eBuddy.

Many cell phones have the ability to send and receive instant messages. In order to use these capabilities, you must purchase a text messaging plan, as instant messages are counted as texts. A text messaging plan is not always affordable, however. With Verizon Wireless, a text messaging plan can cost as much as $20. But there is a way to send and receive unlimited instant messages without paying for a text messaging plan. EBuddy, which is free, allows you to access various instant messaging services, including AIM, MSN and Yahoo Messenger, directly through your Verizon Wireless phone's web browser.

Things You'll Need

• Cell phone data plan

Instructions

1. Power on your Verizon Wireless cell phone. Navigate to your phone's web browser, which is usually represented by an icon of a globe. Click on the icon to open the browser.

2. Input the address "http://m.ebuddy.com" in the URL entry field and press the "Enter" button. A screen will appear listing a variety of instant messaging services. Click on the service you wish to use and enter your login information when prompted.

3. Scroll through your buddy list and click on the screen name of the person you wish to communicate with. Type your message in the dialog box and press "Enter." When you are finished messaging, sign out of your instant messaging account and close the web browser.

References

• eBuddy: Instant Messaging

Resources

• Verizon Wireless