Instant Messaging allows users to send and receive messages in real time via their computers or mobile phones using the Internet technology. This service is usually provided for free. Some companies that offer Instant messaging application are Google, Yahoo!, AOL and MSN. The use of Instant Messaging had become popular since the late 90s. The use of Instant Messaging as a way of communication is undoubtedly growing along with increased Internet penetration.

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Chikka is one of the pionners when it comes to deployment of Mobile Instant Messaging and developed the first mobile instant messenger to run on short message service. It is a Philippine-based mobile messaging solutions provider and made South East Asia’s most popular real-time messaging services. Chikka already started its commercial operations in India and expanding presence in the US with the recent partnership with telecom giant AT&T. Chikka is also developing more products and integrate new features for mobile entertainment applications like ring tones and games for its users.

Chikka offers free texting services in the following countries:
1. Guam
2. Hong Kong (Smart 1528 only)
3. India
4. Indonesia (XLcom only)
5. Philippines
6. Saipan
7. Spain
8. United States
9. United Kingdom

Chikka has greatly contributed in spreading the benefits of Instant Messaging in the Philippines.
Chikka transforms its free download website and incorporates new web 2.0 platform for Internet-based services. The company partnered with fastmobile, a leader in mobile instant communications solutions to develop a downloadable, mobile-to-mobile version of the popular real-time messaging application Chikka Messenger.

Chikka.com Instant Messenger features an integrated free text messaging capabilities where receiver can easily send replies and log-on via their mobile phones. It is also seen to adapt to new Internet culture that is converging around social networking and user generated content sites like Facebook and YouTube.

Chikka Text Messenger is one of the first commercially successful integration of Internet and mobile technologies.