Google pushes out free SMS service for Gmail in India

Google has added India to its list of over 50 countries that can send free text messages from Gmail, as noted by IBN Live. The new service lets Indian Gmail users send an SMS from a Gmail window to a mobile phone and receive replies as chat messages. The Next Web reports.

The feature went live on October 10 for both regular and Google Apps users.

Users won’t be able to send unlimited messages, though, as they will have a maximum credit of 50 texts that will be replenished when SMS replies, which will be billed at the standard rate, are received. That system should help curb spammers from using the service without placing an undue burden on users. If a user runs out, credits will slowly recharge, or they can be purchased.

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emily | 8:31 AM | Mobile phone projects - Developing World |
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