Chat with your friends even if they are offline

Send SMS for free from your Gmail

  • Use Gmail Chat to send SMS
  • Responses will appear as a reply in Chat
  • Conversations will be stored in your Chat history, just like regular chats
Try it now

See how it works

Step 1: Type phone number in Chat & SMS

Type the phone number you want to send an SMS to and click Send SMS

Step 2: Add a contact name

Add the SMS recipient’s name and country, then click Save

Step 3: Write your message

Write in your message in the chat window and press Enter on your keyboard

Done!

Your message has been sent

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Note: Sending SMS from Gmail is free. When replying from a phone, sender's standard SMS rate by your mobile provider. Learn more about Gmail Chat SMS.

Gmail Chat SMS is currently available in Uganda for subscribers of the following:

Mtn

Orange

Orange

Ugandatelecom

Ugandatelecom

Airtel

Airtel

Chat with your friends even if they are offline

Send SMS for free from your Gmail

All you have to do:

  1. Create a Gmail account and sign in from a desktop
  2. Type in a phone number in Chat & SMS
  3. Add a contact name
  4. Type in your message