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# Skype adds SMS capabilities
- URL: https://www.chrismessina.me/blog/skype-adds-sms-capabilities/
- Published: 2006-11-15T09:48:34.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-25T03:38:52.000Z
- Author: Chris Messina
- Tags: Technology

[](http://www.flickr.com/photos/factoryjoe/298179900/?ref=chrismessina.me)With the [latest beta](http://www.skype.com/download/skype/macosx/25beta.html?ref=chrismessina.me) of [Skype for Mac](http://www.skype.com/download/skype/macosx/?ref=chrismessina.me), [they've added](http://share.skype.com/sites/mac/2006/11/sms%5Fon%5Fmac%5Fskype%5F25%5Fbeta%5Ffor%5Fm.html?ref=chrismessina.me) some [pretty slick SMS integration](http://www.flickr.com/photos/factoryjoe/tags/skypesms/?ref=chrismessina.me). Om Malik [adds](http://www.skype.com/download/skype/macosx/25beta.html?ref=chrismessina.me):

> In addition, the company [announced a deal](http://about.skype.com/2006/11/make%5Finternet%5Fcalls%5Fin%5Fstyle%5Fw.html?ref=chrismessina.me#more) with FON and SMC. SMC will sell a Skype enabled WiFi for for 139 Euros, and buyers will get a La Fonera router from FON and 500 SkypeOut minutes.

**Update:** Note that this beta seems to lose your bookmarked chats -- and they don't reappear until someone in the bookmarked channel sends out a message!

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### 💬 Comments from the original post

**[Wevah](http://www.derailer.org/?ref=chrismessina.me)** · 2006-11-15 12:46:01

My (single) saved chat carried over fine, FWIW. :/

**[Stranger Studios - Web and Graphic Design Solutions](http://www.strangerstudios.com/blog/2006/12/06/typographical-internet-jokes/?ref=chrismessina.me)** · 2006-12-06 19:30:31

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**[Ernesto](http://alldj.org/?ref=chrismessina.me)** · 2006-12-19 13:31:45

Can anyone recommend me? I need an free sms service for my homepage. I am seeking one with the option to change the design(for a bit). Thanks a million!

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