Google: Send Free SMS Through Gmail

Apparently stiff competition really makes a number of giant companies in the virtual world continues to innovate. After Facebook make massive changes, Microsoft is buying shares of Skype, now Google is doing a breakthrough by presenting a free SMS from Gmail. The new feature is seen on Monday (9/26/2011) for Indonesia region.

How to send it is very easy. Log into your Gmail account. SMS facility is on the chat box, enter the number you wish to send SMS. In the box, enter the contact name of the person you want to send an SMS to make sure the numbers are correct. Then click Save. If the person gives a reply, it will appear like a chat. The entire conversation will be stored in a such as normal chat.

Below is a list of supported mobile operators for SMS Chat in Gmail

Afghanistan
Afghan Wireless Communication CompanyGhana
Airtel
TigoIndonesia
Indosat
Telkomsel
TriKenya
Airtel
orange
SafaricomKuwait
Wataniya
ZainLiberia
CellcomNigeria
Glo
StarcommsPalestinian Territories
Jawwal
Wataniya MobilePhilippines
Globe
SMART
Sun CellularSaudi Arabia
Mobily
STC
ZainUganda
Orange
MTN
Uganda Telecom

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Google Gmail calls: now cheaper and in more languages

If you’re a fan of making calls from Gmail, you’re in luck. Google has just announced that it has upgraded the service to support over 38 different languages, and has lowered the call rates to more than 150 destinations around the world. This makes calling from Gmail a lot more accessible to consumers worldwide, especially those outside of the US and those who don’t primarily use English.

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