Since its launch as the world's first mobile instant messenger to run on SMS, the Chikka Messenger has been continually enhanced, following the evolution of handsets and the text messaging culture.

Features of the Chikka Messenger

Enables two-way PC-to-mobile messaging
The Chikka Messenger lets you send a message from PC to PC, from a PC to a mobile phone, from a mobile phone to a PC.

Lets you send SMS for free
Wherever you are in the world, you can use the Chikka Messenger to send text messages directly to cell phones in the Philippines, the U.S., Japan, India, or Thailand at no cost. Your recipients can easily text back to your PC with no need for additional downloads or procedures.

Allows you to send MMS images (selected carriers only)
You can send images to MMS-capable mobile phones straight from your PC. You can also use the Chikka Messenger to receive MMS images from mobile users.

Forwards messages to your mobile phone while you're away from the PC
A Unified Chikka account means that your mobile phone number is linked to your Chikka ID—this lets your instant messages follow you on your mobile phone, wherever you are. Thus, no more missed or late messages.

Add & Message Google Talk buddies
Be able to add and message Google Talk users from your Chikka Messenger. If you have a Unified Chikka account, messages from your Google Talk buddies can be received on your mobile phone.

Alerts you when your buddies are online
SMS alerts let you know when your friends go online when you're not on the PC. Likewise, your Chikka buddies will also know when you’ve gone online, even if they’re logged off from the PC.

Supports 320-character text messages
The Chikka Messenger accommodates longer text messages, allowing you to easily send your messages in one simple process.

Supports group messaging
Sending to multiple recipients need not be tedious. Simultaneously send SMS or instant messages to groups of friends, family, or co-workers.

Carries a long buddy list
The Chikka Messenger lets you have up to 200 buddies to keep you connected at all times.

Enables you to send prepaid load (selected carriers only)
Be able to send prepaid load to your Chikka buddies. You need to have a Paypal account to do this.

Supports Unicode
If supported by your PC’s Windows or by a 3rd party software, you can send and receive messages from other Chikka Messenger users in Unicode (Chinese, Japanese, etc.)