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SMS Messaging

IM your friends anytime, add their cell number
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How it works

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Right-click a contact

From the contact pane, right-click the contact you want to send an SMS to.
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Select Send a Message to a Mobile Device

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Type your message

You may receive a welcome greeting, if so, click OK. A conversation window will open. Type your text message and click Send.
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PC to PC calling

Call your friend’s PC for free.
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Get the gear

See special offers on a microphone, speakers and headset.

Check it out!

 
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* Note: To place a PC to PC call, both users must have Messenger installed, a compatible microphone and speakers or a headset, and Internet access (webcam and broadband required for video). If this is your first call from Windows Live Messenger, click the Learn More button first and complete the signup process.
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How it works

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Click the Phone icon

Select Call Computer.
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Get connected

Your call invitation will be sent, and your contact's computer will ring.*
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Start chatting

Once your contact accepts your invitation you're good to go!
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PC to Phone or Mobile Phones

Call any landline or mobile phones virtually anywhere in the world for less than $.02 a minute.
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*This requires a microphone and speakers or a headset and broadband connection. Make calls for less than $.02 a minute to most places around the world with Verizon Web Calling. Learn more. (You may be prompted to sign in using your Windows Live ID).
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How it works

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Click the Phone icon

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Select Call

From the dropdown menu, select Call a Phone.
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Add phone number and click enter

Choose a name or dial a number and start talking.*
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Video Conversation

Get up close and personal with a webcam. See and be heard with high-definition video calls.
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Need a webcam?

Find out more about the different options available*.

Learn more!

 
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*You and your contact must have Messenger installed, compatible Web cameras, microphones, speakers or a headset, and high-speed Internet access.

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How it works

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Click the Video Call icon.

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Or right-click a contact

Click Video, then select Start a Video Call.
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Start talking!

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