Instant messengers are very popular on computers. With the mobile technology advancement, it is possible to connect your mobile phone to yahoo messenger and MSN. Java enabled mobile devices and Internet has made mobile phone messaging a reality. Small screen of mobile phone is a problem because it is difficult to type in message s very fast.

Nevertheless, there are mobile phones with large screens and QWERTY keypads. To avail Internet facility, you will be charged by your service provider for the Internet usage on your mobile. Software called Agile Messenger is used for establishing the connection and is not a freeware anymore. So, you have to shell out from your wallet to install it.

Most of the new mobile phones are available with built in chat client based on the wireless village technology (often called OMA IMPS). It is known as My Friends on Sony Ericsson phones, My Presence on Nokia AND IM on Motorola Phones. The major drawback is that the phone has to be connected to the server every now and then get the new status of online contacts. That is the reason the messages are not instant.

Jabber technology is around for sometime, this allows users to contact to multiple instant messenger networks simultaneously. Like other networks, it consists of a client and a server. The server stores the usernames and passwords for all networks. You can login to the server as a jabber client.

E-messenger is the most popular method used for messaging. No java support or anything else is required. You only need a phone that support mobile internet. This service is available on their official website. There are commercial solutions too. But it is recommended to use free methods of chatting on mobile because you will never get the same experience as you get on a computer. Mobile phone messaging is an integral part of our life a true technological souvenir.