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Module 8: Instant Messaging

What is Instant Messaging for iSIKHNAS (iSIKHNAS-IM)?

Instant Messaging allows you to send short text messages from your phone to iSIKHNAS over the Internet instead of using SMS.

You must have a smart phone with an internet connection to use Instant Messaging

The benefits of iSIKHNAS-IM are:

• Cheaper - once you have an internet connection, there is no extra cost for sending an IM. Unlike SMS, you don't need to spend pulsa for each message you send.
• Bigger messages - Instant messages can be longer than SMS, so it is easier to send and receive more data
• Training - IM is useful for running training courses. You can demonstrate sending SMS messages, using IM from your computer, so the message and reply can be displayed on the screen or on a projector for others to see.