Stay connected, with conversations from your BlackBerry.

If you like Yahoo!^® Messenger, you're in for one of the best mobile instant messaging experiences. Yahoo! Messenger is designed with a familiar look and feel for the BlackBerry, with added features that bring out the best of your smartphone. Get a universal inbox with access to Yahoo! Messenger, mail and SMS messages. Send photos or emoticons, and use the same status feature as your desktop. You'll always know when you have a new Messenger message, even from an idle screen.

Get Yahoo! Messenger on your BlackBerry smartphone.

It's easy to set up and use Yahoo! Messenger on your BlackBerry smartphone. To get started, you will need a Yahoo! account, wireless access, and BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS).

If the Yahoo! Messenger icon is already on your home screen, click on it to install the service.

If there is no Yahoo! Messenger icon on your home screen:

Input your smartphone number in the grey box, above.
We'll send you a link to a URL.
Click on the link and select Download to get Yahoo! Messenger.

Or, input blackberry.com/yahoo/messenger into your phone's browser and follow the easy directions.

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Enter your mobile number.

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Or type this URL into your phone's browser:

blackberry.com/yahoo/messenger

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Step one: Get the text message

Find your inbox or place where you get text messages on your phone.Show - How to get a text message
When you receive a text message, your phone will alert you with a ring or visual cue, such as the word "message" or an envelope icon. The text message will appear in your phone’s “inbox” or “mailbox.” Check your phone’s user manual for specifics.
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To open the link in the text message, select the command from your phone’s menu that takes you to the browser, such as “Go To,” “Use details,” “Link,” or “Cut address.” You might have to re-input the m.yahoo.com address into your phone’s browser.
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Your number will only be used to send you a text message with a link to Yahoo! Mobile services unless you've previously given us permission to use your number for marketing. Carrier charges may apply for receiving text messages. Check your wireless plan for details.

Alternatively, go to your phone’s browser and type in blackberry.com/yahoo/messenger

Show - How to find your phone’s browser

Each phone accesses the Internet differently. Scroll through your phone’s menu to find the browser—it might be a globe icon, or the words “Web” or “Internet.” Check your phone’s user manual for more details.

Step two: Go straight to Yahoo! Mobile

You'll go directly to the homepage for Yahoo! Mobile on your phone.
Click on any of the Yahoo! Mobile Services and get started.

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What is a data plan and how do I know if I have one?

A data plan is a service offering from your wireless carrier that bundles voice, text, email and Internet access for a monthly fee. Check with your carrier for your data plan options.

What's the difference between Yahoo! Go and Yahoo! Mobile Services?

Yahoo! Go is a downloadable, all-in-one mobile suite, offering an optimized mobile experience that is available on a growing number of devices. Yahoo! Mobile services can be accessed individually from any Internet-enabled mobile phone.

Are Yahoo! Mobile services and Yahoo! Go free of charge?

All Yahoo! Mobile services, including Yahoo! Go, are free of charge from Yahoo!. Your wireless carrier may charge you for downloading and using Yahoo! Go and Yahoo! Mobile services. Check your wireless plan for details.

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Stay connected, with conversations from your BlackBerry.

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