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Google Chat 3rd Party SMS Texting

Google Chat 3rd Party SMS Texting

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Started by Anonymous 17 years, 5 months ago
On March 10th, 2009 innerfence (maker of Infinite SMS) was told that the next day the SMS feature of Google Chat would be closed to 3rd parties, therefore shutting down Infinite SMS. For many, this feature was the saving grace from the greed of cell phone companies. Google chose to shut it down because it got "too popular" and "cost too much money to maintain." Honestly, I am sure there are much better solutions. Here's to getting what we had back.

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February 3, 2010

The silence from Google remains heavy despite all the stories people have shared here about how essential this service was. I am still plugging away at these emails and inquiries while hoping for some sign that they are actually listening to us.

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Jason Lyons
17 years ago Featured

Super annoying. Was using this daily.

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David Porter
17 years ago Featured

So dumb. They shut it down just because it was popular?? Makes no sense.

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Mike Abadi
17 years ago Featured

This was the only way I could text from my desktop for free. Stop being greedy Google and bring it back.

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Sarah Lloyd
17 years ago Featured

Ridiculous. Why take away something that actually worked for everyone? Infinite SMS was the best thing ever.

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Kevin Donnelly
17 years ago Featured

BRING BACK INFINITE SMS!! It was simple and convenient. Not everyone needs a complex solution just keep the old one running.

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Elena Pratt
17 years ago Featured

Really disappointed in Google for this move. We dont all have unlimited texting plans or money to burn on phone bills.

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