The present invention provides for a personal message system comprised of a plurality of interfaces (8-14) configured to interface with a plurality of subscribers (4) communication devices using a plurality of formats. A group services module (11) is provided configured to maintain communications among groups of the subscribers. A platform conversion module (9) is also provided and is coupled to the plurality of interfaces and the group services modules configured to connect each of the plurality of subscribers within a group, regardless of the communication protocols used by the subscribers.
