A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A TEXT MESSAGING SERVICE

摘要

A method for sending text messages operates in a server in communication with a client and a messaging service server across a packet switched network. The method comprises receiving information from a user at the client across the network; and responsive to the information identifying a member of a messaging service who has authorised the user to avail of the member's messaging service, the messaging service enabling the member to send text messages addressed to a destination phone number, retrieving credentials associated with the member's phone account. The server accesses the member's account at a messaging service server using the credentials; and sends a text message to a destination from the message service server using the member's account.