With the advancement in mobile technology, mobile networks are trying to push instant messaging a step further.

The Internet and Java enabled mobile devices make Mobile Instant Messaging a reality. Fifteen networks have decided to work together to make it easy to IM across networks.

The success of IM on the net has motivated mobile networks to get it working on mobiles as well. People are now using mobiles to send IM rather than a PC and the operators are convinced that they can gain good revenues for data services. The operators are hopeful that instant messaging will repeat the success of text messaging, as more and more people will start using IM for their day-to-day communication. According to the Mobile Data Association, British mobile users sent 3.1 billion text messages in December alone, which helped the operators make good money.

With the coming of third generation mobile networks, IM has received a smother acceptance by a large number of users. Because of improved bandwidth and reduced latency, now you can use IM