You can use Chikka Messenger to
send FREE SMS Text Messages to Alltel, Boost, AT&T, Sprint, Nextel and Verizon Wireless mobile service providers / carriers in
United States. You need to
Download Chikka Messenger and
Register to send free SMS from any computer (desktop, laptop, notebook, netpc, etc.) connected to the Internet. Now you are ready to send Free SMS to mobile phone numbers in United States.
You can send message from Chikka to your friends in USA, but the receiver will be charged as per the tariff plan he has. Receiving SMS is not free in the US.
Registering / Signing UpAT&T, Alltel Wireless, Sprint, NEXTEL, Boost Mobile and Verizon Wireless subscribers may send
C to
54273 to sign up for this service directly from the mobile phone. You will then get a reply asking you to send
R <yourname> to
54273. You will receive a confirmation message saying that you have successfully registers a Chikka account.
Your Chikka ID is your mobile number.
Registering for a Chikka account using your mobile phone will cost you premium value-added service rates. Please check your subscription plan. Regular messaging rates apply whenever you send messages to the Chikka Messenger from your mobile phone.
You can
Register at Chikka Website also.
Using Chikka Messenger Service for SMSSending and Receiving MessagesTo send a message from your mobile phone, check your list of buddies by texting
C to
54273. You will receive a message with your list of buddies. Follow the instructions in the next message you will receive.
Replying to a Chikka messageTo reply to a Chikka message you have received on your mobile phone, there is no need to remember any shortcodes or keywords. Chikka’s intuitive system allows you to simply reply to themessage you received, as if you are replying to a regular text message.
Password InformationCreate a text message. Key in
P and send it to
54273. You will receive a message containing your account details.
Status and AvailabilityTo check who is online using your mobile phone, check your list of buddies by texting
C and sending it
54273.
Billing and CostsAlltel WirelessSending to Alltel mobiles is free, but the recipient is charged $0.30 for every three Chikka messages received. Regular messaging rates apply when you reply from your mobile phone.
Boost MobileSending to Boost mobiles is free, but the recipient is charged $0.30 for every three Chikka messages received. Regular messaging rates apply when you reply from your mobile phone.
AT&T MobileSending to at&t mobiles is free, but the recipient is charged $0.30 for every three Chikka messages received. Regular messaging rates apply when you reply from your mobile phone.
Sprint MobileSending to Sprint mobiles is free, but the recipient is charged US$9.99 a month for unlimited Chikka messages received. Regular messaging rates apply when you reply from your mobile phone.
Nextel MobileSending to Nextel mobiles is free, but the recipient is charged $0.30 for every three Chikka messages received. Regular messaging rates apply when you reply from your mobile phone.
Verizon WirelessSending to Verizon Wireless mobiles is free, but the recipient is charged $0.45 for every three Chikka messages received. Regular messaging rates apply when you reply from your mobile phone.