AOL, Voicestream and Nokia Team Up to IM

Mobile instant messaging has become a popular way to instantly get in touch with people no matter where you are, and new gadgets are making it easier and more fun than ever. Mobile instant messaging on cell phones and other devices is perfect for those times when you need to talk to someone in private - like when you're in a restaurant, at the movies, at the library, and it also lets you communicate with more than one person at a time. Nokia and AOL have teamed up to offer an always on mobile instant messaging cell phone. The Nokia 3390 phone features the AOL Instant Messenger service through VoiceStream Wireless so you can easily send and receive text messages and view your Buddy List. The AIM service is built-in, so you don’t need to download anything - just scroll to “IM” on the menu, sign on with your password and your Buddy List will pop up within seconds. You'll be ready to start exchanging IMs before you make your first call. To make typing words on the phone quicker and easier, T9 Text Input software lets you type words using just one key press per letter.


For a two way pager like IM device check out the AOL Mobile Communicator. It’s essentially a pager with a mini-keyboard that lets you check and send both instant messages and e-mail.

The phone is sold on the VoiceStream Wireless Web site at www.Voicestream.com, and AOL Keyword: VoiceStream. Or, you can purchase it nationally anywhere VoiceStream phones are sold.

The Mobile Communicator costs $99.95 plus a $29.95 monthly service fee for unlimited service, and is available on AOL at Keyword: Mobile Communicator.