Chikka on Mobile Phones
You can access a range of Chikka Messenger services from your mobile phone.
Philippines
Signing Up
To register for a unified account using your mobile phone:
For Globe subscribers:
Send REG <your last name>, <your first name> to 2371
Using Chikka
Sending and Receiving Messages
To send a message from your mobile phone, check your list of buddies by texting IM to 2371.
You will receive a message with your list of buddies. Follow the instructions in the next message you will receive.
Replying to a Chikka message
To reply to a Chikka message you have received on your mobile phone, there is no need to remember any short codes or keywords. Chikka's intuitive system allows you to simply reply to the message you received, as if you are replying to a regular text message.
Password Information
Using your mobile phone:
Create a text message. Key in PASSWORD and send it to 2371.
You will receive a message containing your account details.
Status and Availability
To check who is online using your mobile phone, check your list of buddies by texting IM to 2371.
Mobile Keyword Commands
Here's a quick guide to some important mobile commands.
Keywords |
Description |
Send To |
REG <your last name, your first name> |
To register for the service |
2371 |
NAME <your last name, your first name> |
To update your personal information |
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IM |
To see who is online and to send a message |
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<Buddy ID> <message> |
To select a message recipient and send a message |
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PASSWORD |
To retrieve Chikka ID and password |
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ADD <mobile number> |
To add a buddy |
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TXT <email address> <message> |
To send an email invitation for the service |
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BLOCK <Chikka ID> |
To block someone from sending more messages |
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UNBLOCK <Chikka ID |
To unblock someone from sending messages |
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ALERT |
To switch on all alerts |
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ALERT OFF |
To switch off all alerts |
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BUSY |
To suspend all “current” alerts. (Alerts auto-reactivate in 3 days) |
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HELP |
To retrieve keyword list and service instructions |
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REMOVE |
To delete your account and block all messages |
Billing and Costs
Registering
Registering for a Chikka account using your mobile phone will cost you regular value-added service rates. In the Philippines, the value added service rate is P2.50.
Sending Messages
Applicable value-added service rates also apply whenever you send messages to the Chikka Messenger from your mobile phone.
Receiving Messages
In the Philippines, receiving messages from Chikka on your mobile phone is free!
Privacy and Security
Blocking and Unblocking
When someone adds you to his buddy list for the first time and sends you a message on your mobile phone, you can easily block the sender by replying to the text message with the keyword BLOCK.
Otherwise, create a text message and key in BLOCK <Chikka ID> then send it to 2371.
To unblock someone, create a text message and key in UNBLOCK <Chikka ID> then send it to 2371.
United States
Signing Up
For at&t, Alltel, Sprint, Nextel, Boost and Verizon subscribers:
Send C to 54273
You will then get a reply asking you to send R <yourname> to 54273.
You will receive a confirmation message saying that you have successfully registers a Chikka account. Your Chikka ID is your mobile number.
Using Chikka
Sending and Receiving Messages
To send a message from your mobile phone, check your list of buddies by texting C to 54273.
You will receive a message with yourlist of buddies. Follow the instructions in the next message you will receive.
Replying to a Chikka message
To reply to a Chikka message youhave received on your mobile phone, there is no need to remember any shortcodes or keywords. Chikka’s intuitive system allows you to simply reply to themessage you received, as if you are replying to a regular text message.
Password Information
Create a text message. Key in P and send it to 54273.
You will receive amessage containing your account details.
Status and Availability
To check who is online using your mobile phone, check your list of buddies by texting C and sending it 54273.
Mobile Keyword Commands
Here’s a quickguide to some important mobile commands
Keywords |
Description |
Send to |
C |
To view your list of buddies |
54273 |
R <your name> |
To register |
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<buddy digit> <your message> |
To send a message |
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P |
To get your password |
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BLOCK |
To get instructions on how to block |
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BLOCK <buddy digit> |
To block someone in your buddy list |
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UB <Chikka ID> |
To unblock someone that you previously blocked |
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HELP |
To get help info |
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REMOVE |
To block your phone from receiving messages from all Chikka users |
Billing and Costs
Registering
Registering for a Chikka account using your mobile phone will cost you premium value-added service rates. Please check your subscription plan.
Sending Messages
Regular messaging rates apply whenever you send messages to the Chikka Messenger fromyour mobile phone.
Receiving Messages
Every time someone sends you a message using the Chikka Messenger, you are charged the corresponding amount:
- Sprint mobile subscribers are charged US$9.99/month to receive unlimited Chikka messages.
- Alltel, Boost Mobile, AT&T, and Nextel mobile subscribers are charged US$0.30 for every 3 text messages received.
- Verizon mobile subscribers are charged US$0.45 for every 3 text messages received.
Privacy and Security
Blocking and Unblocking
When someone addsyou to his buddy list for the first time and sends you a message on your mobilephone, you can easily block the sender by replying to the text message with thekeyword BLOCK.
Otherwise, create a text message and key in BLOCK then send it to 54273
Waitfor the message containing a list of those in your buddy list and their corresponding buddy digits. Text BLOCK <buddy digit>
Example: BLOCK 2
Send again to 54273.
To unblock someone, create a text message and key in UNBLOCK<Chikka ID> then send it to 54273.
United Kingdom
Signing Up
For 02, 3 (Hutchison), T-Mobile, Orange, Vodafone and Virgin subscribers:
Send R <your name> to 60030.
Using Chikka
Sending and Receiving Messages
To send a message from your mobile phone, check your list of buddies by texting the CHIKKA C to 60030.
You will receive a message with your list of buddies. Follow the instructions in the next message you will receive.
Replying to a Chikka message
To reply to a Chikka message you have received on your mobile phone, there is no need to remember any short codes or keywords. Chikka's intuitive system allows you to simply reply to the message you received, as if you are replying to a regular text message.
Password Information
Using your mobile phone:
Create a text message. Key in CHIKKA P and send it to 60030.
You will receive a message containing your account details.
Status and Availability
To check who is online using your mobile phone, check your list of buddies by texting CHIKKA C and sending it to 60030.
Mobile Keyword Commands
Here's a quick guide to some important mobile commands.
Keywords |
Description |
Send To |
CHIKKA C |
To view your list of buddies |
60030 |
CHIKKA R <your name> |
To register |
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CHIKKA <buddy digit> <your message> |
To send a message |
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CHIKKA P |
To get your password |
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CHIKKA BLOCK |
To get instructions on how to block |
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CHIKKA BLOCK <buddy digit> |
To block someone in your buddy list |
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CHIKKA UB <Chikka ID> |
To unblock someone that you previously blocked |
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CHIKKA HELP |
To get help info |
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CHIKKA QUIT |
To block your phone from receiving messages from all Chikka users |
Billing and Costs
Registering
Registering for a Chikka account using your mobile phone will cost you regular value-added service rates.
Sending Messages
Regular messaging rates apply whenever you send messages to the Chikka Messenger from your mobile phone.
Receiving Messages
In the UK, You are charged 25 pence for every message you receive from your Chikka buddies.
Privacy and Security
Blocking and Unblocking
When someone adds you to his buddy list for the first time and sends you a message on your mobile phone, you can easily block the sender by replying to the text message with the keyword BLOCK.
Otherwise, to block someone (in your buddy list) from sending you messages, follow these steps:
- Text CHIKKA BLOCK to 60030
- Wait for the message containing a list of those in your buddy list and their corresponding buddy digits.
- Text CHIKKA BLOCK <buddy digit> to 60030
Example: CHIKKA BLOCK 2
To unblock someone using your mobile phone, create a text message in this format: CHIKKA UNBLOCK <Chikka ID> and send to 60030
Example: CHIKKA UNBLOCK 14151234567
India
Signing Up
For BSNL and MTNL subscribers
Send IM R <your name> to 58888.
Using Chikka
Sending and Receiving Messages
To send a message from your mobile phone, check your list of buddies by texting the IM C to 58888.
Replying to a Chikka message
To reply to a Chikka message you have received on your mobile phone, simply SMS IM [buddy digit] [message] and send to 58888. Ex. IM 02 Hi Shekhar! I'll see you at the cricket match later!
Password Information
Create a text message. Key in IM P and send it to 58888.
Status and Availability
To check who is online using your mobile phone, check your list of buddies by texting IM C and sending it to 58888.
Mobile Keyword Commands
Here’s a quick guide to some important mobile commands.
Keywords |
Description |
Send To |
IM R <your name> |
To register |
58888 |
IM C |
To see who is online and instructions to send a message |
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IM <buddy digit> <message> |
To send a message to a buddy |
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IM P |
To get your password |
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IM ADD <mobile phone number> |
To add a buddy |
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IM TXT <email address> <message> |
To invite via email |
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IM B <Chikka ID> |
To block someone in your buddy list |
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IM UB <Chikka ID> |
To unblock someone |
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IM HELP |
To get help info |
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IM QUIT |
To never receive messages from anyone |
Billing and Costs
Registering
Registering for a Chikka account using your mobile phone will cost you regular value-added service rates. In India, the value added service rate is as follows:
- For BSNL mobile subscribers, the rate is Rs 1.00 per SMS message sent.
- For MTNL mobile subscribers, the rate is Rs 2.00 per SMS message sent
Sending Messages
Applicable value-added service rates also apply whenever you send messages to the Chikka Messenger from your mobile phone.
Receiving Messages
In India, receiving messages from Chikka on your mobile phone is free!
Privacy and Security
Blocking and Unblocking
When someone adds you to his buddy list for the first time and sends you a message on your mobile phone, you can easily block the sender by replying to the text message with the keyword BLOCK.
Otherwise, create a text message and key in IM B <Chikka ID> then send it to 58888.
To unblock someone, create a text message and key in IM UB<Chikka ID> then send it to 58888.
Spain
Signing Up
For Movistar, Orange and Vodafone:
Send CHIKKA R <your name> to 7602.
Using Chikka
Sending and Receiving Messages
To send a message from your mobile phone, check your list of buddies by texting CHIKKA C to 7602.
You will receive a message with your list of buddies. Follow the instructions in the next message you will receive.
Replying to a Chikka message
To reply to a Chikka message you have received on your mobile phone, there is no need to remember any short codes or keywords. Chikka's intuitive system allows you to simply reply to the message you received, as if you are replying to a regular text message.
Password Information
Using your mobile phone:
Create a text message. Key in CHIKKA P and send it to 7602.
You will receive a message containing your account details.
Status and Availability
To check who is online using your mobile phone, check your list of buddies by texting the CHIKKA C and sending it to 7602.
Mobile Keyword Commands
Here's a quick guide to some important mobile commands.
Keywords |
Description |
Send To |
CHIKKA R <your name> |
To register |
7602 |
CHIKKA C |
To view your list of buddies |
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CHIKKA <MESSAGE> |
To reply to a PC message |
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CHIKKA <buddy digit> <your message> |
To send a message after you checked online buddies |
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CHIKKA P |
To get your password |
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CHIKKA BLOCK |
To get instructions on how to block a sender from sending you Chikka messages |
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CHIKKA BLOCK <buddy digit> |
To block someone in your buddy list |
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CHIKKA UB <Chikka ID> |
To unblock someone that you previously blocked |
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CHIKKA HELP |
To get help info |
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CHIKKA Y |
To accept an invite |
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CHIKKA QUIT |
To block your phone from receiving messages from all Chikka users |
Billing and Costs
Registering
Registering for a Chikka account using your mobile phone will cost you .60 euros plus tax.
Sending Messages
Applicable value-added service rates also apply whenever you send messages to the Chikka Messenger from your mobile phone.
Receiving Messages
In Spain, receiving messages from Chikka on your mobile phone is free!
Privacy and Security
Blocking and Unblocking
When someone adds you to his buddy list for the first time and sends you a message on your mobile phone, you can easily block the sender by replying to the text message with the keyword BLOCK.
Otherwise, to block someone (in your buddy list) from sending you messages, follow these steps:
- Text CHIKKA BLOCK to 7602
- Wait for the message containing a list of those in your buddy list and their corresponding buddy digits.
- Text CHIKKA BLOCK <buddy digit> to 7602
Example: CHIKKA BLOCK 2
To unblock someone using your mobile phone, create a text message in this format: CHIKKA UB <Chikka ID> and send to 7602
Example: CHIKKA UB 14151234567
Saipan
Signing Up
For Saipancell subscribers:
Send R <your last name> to 8860
Using Chikka
Sending and Receiving Messages
To send a message from your mobile phone, check your list of buddies by texting FX to 8860.
You will receive a message with your list of buddies. Follow the instructions in the next message you will receive.
Replying to a Chikka message
To reply to a Chikka message you have received on your mobile phone, there is no need to remember any short codes or keywords. Chikka's intuitive system allows you to simply reply to the message you received, as if you are replying to a regular text message.
Password Information
Using your mobile phone:
Create a text message. Key in P and send it to 8860
You will receive a message containing your account details.
Status and Availability
To check who is online using your mobile phone, check your list of buddies by texting FX and sending it to 8860.
Mobile Keyword Commands
Here's a quick guide to some important mobile commands.
Keywords |
Description |
Send To |
Saipancell |
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R <your name> |
To register |
8860 |
FX |
To see who is online and instructions to send a message |
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<buddy digit> <message> |
To send a message to a buddy |
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P |
To get your password |
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ADD <mobile phone number> |
To add a buddy |
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IM TXT <email address> <message> |
To invite via email |
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B <Chikka ID> |
To block someone in your buddy list |
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UB <Chikka ID> |
To unblock someone |
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HELP |
To get help info and keyword commands |
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QUIT |
To never receive messages from anyone |
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OFF |
To stop receiving alerts |
8860<Chikka ID> |
Billing and Costs
Registering
Registering for a Chikka account using your mobile phone will cost you regular value-added service rates. In Saipan, the VAS rate is $0.08 (for prepaid subscribers) and $0.60 (for postpaid subscribers) per text message sent.
Sending Messages
Applicable value-added service rates also apply whenever you send messages to the Chikka Messenger from your mobile phone.
Receiving Messages
In Saipan, receiving messages from Chikka on your mobile phone is free!
Privacy and Security
Blocking and Unblocking
When someone adds you to his buddy list for the first time and sends you a message on your mobile phone, you can easily block the sender by replying to the text message with the keyword BLOCK.
Otherwise, create a text message and key in BLOCK <Chikka ID> then send it to 8860.
To unblock someone, create a text message and key in UB<Chikka ID> then send it to 8860.
Guam
Signing Up
For Guamcell subscribers:
Send R <your last name> to 8860
Using Chikka
Sending and Receiving Messages
To send a message from your mobile phone, check your list of buddies by texting FX to 8860.
You will receive a message with your list of buddies. Follow the instructions in the next message you will receive.
Replying to a Chikka message
To reply to a Chikka message you have received on your mobile phone, there is no need to remember any short codes or keywords. Chikka's intuitive system allows you to simply reply to the message you received, as if you are replying to a regular text message.
Password Information
Using your mobile phone:
Create a text message. Key in P and send it to 8860
You will receive a message containing your account details.
Status and Availability
To check who is online using your mobile phone, check your list of buddies by texting FX and sending it to 8860.
Mobile Keyword Commands
Here's a quick guide to some important mobile commands.
Keywords |
Description |
Send To |
Guamcell |
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R <your name> |
To register |
8860 |
FX |
To see who is online and instructions to send a message |
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<buddy digit> <message> |
To send a message to a buddy |
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P |
To get your password |
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ADD <mobile phone number> |
To add a buddy |
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IM TXT <email address> <message> |
To invite via email |
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B <Chikka ID> |
To block someone in your buddy list |
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UB <Chikka ID> |
To unblock someone |
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HELP |
To get help info and keyword commands |
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QUIT |
To never receive messages from anyone |
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OFF |
To stop receiving alerts |
8860<Chikka ID> |
Billing and Costs
Registering
Registering for a Chikka account using your mobile phone will cost you regular value-added service rates. In the Guam, the VAS rate is $0.08 (for prepaid subscribers) and $0.60 (for postpaid subscribers) per text message sent.
Sending Messages
Applicable value-added service rates also apply whenever you send messages to the Chikka Messenger from your mobile phone.
Receiving Messages
In Guam, receiving messages from Chikka on your mobile phone is free!
Privacy and Security
Blocking and Unblocking
When someone adds you to his buddy list for the first time and sends you a message on your mobile phone, you can easily block the sender by replying to the text message with the keyword BLOCK.
Otherwise, create a text message and key in BLOCK <Chikka ID> then send it to 8860.
To unblock someone, create a text message and key in UB<Chikka ID> then send it to 8860.
Hong Kong
Signing Up
For 1528 Smart subscribers:
Send REG <last name>, <first name> to 152828
To register for a unified account or a PC only account:
Using Chikka
Sending and Receiving Messages
To send a message from your mobile phone, check your list of buddies by texting CHIKKA to 152828.
You will receive a message with your list of buddies. Follow the instructions in the next message you will receive.
Replying to a Chikka message
To reply to a Chikka message you have received on your mobile phone, there is no need to remember any short codes or keywords. Chikka's intuitive system allows you to simply reply to the message you received, as if you are replying to a regular text message.
Password Information
Using your mobile phone:
Create a text message. Key in PASSWORD and send it to 152828
You will receive a message containing your account details.
Status and Availability
To check who is online using your mobile phone, check your list of buddies by texting CHIKKA and sending it to 152828.
Mobile Keyword Commands
Here's a quick guide to some important mobile commands.
Keywords |
Description |
Send To |
1528 Smart |
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REG <Last name>,<First name> |
To register |
152828 |
CHIKKA |
To view your list of buddies |
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<MESSAGE> |
To reply to a PC message |
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<Buddy digit> <Your message> |
To send a message after checking online buddies |
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PASSWORD |
To get your password |
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BLOCK <Chikka ID> |
To block another Chikka user |
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BLOCK <buddy digit> |
To block someone in your buddy list after viewing your list of buddies |
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UNBLOCK <Chikka ID> |
To unblock someone that you previously blocked |
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HELP |
To get help info |
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QUIT |
To block your phone from receiving messages from all Chikka users |
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ADD <Mobile number> |
To add a mobile user to your buddy list |
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ALERT |
To receive alerts when buddies go online |
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ALERT OFF |
To switch off alerts |
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BUSY |
To suspend your alerts for 3 days |
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Reply with STOP |
To stop receiving alerts from a buddy |
Billing and Costs
Registering
Registering for a Chikka account using your mobile phone will cost you HK$ 0.75.
Sending Messages
Sending messages to the Chikka Messenger from your mobile phone will cost you HK$ 0.75 for every 160 characters.
Receiving Messages
In Hong Kong, receiving messages from Chikka on your mobile phone is free!
Privacy and Security
Blocking and Unblocking
When someone adds you to his buddy list for the first time and sends you a message on your mobile phone, you can easily block the sender by replying to the text message with the keyword BLOCK.
Otherwise, to block someone (in your buddy list) from sending you messages, follow these steps:
- Text BLOCK to 152828
- Wait for the message containing a list of those in your buddy list and their
- Text BLOCK <buddy digit> to 152828
Example: BLOCK 2
To unblock someone using your mobile phone, create a text message in this format: UNBLOCK <Chikka ID> and send it to 152828.
Example: UNBLOCK 14151234567
Indonesia
Signing Up
To register for a unified account using your XL mobile phone
Send REG <your name> to 2828.
Using Chikka
Sending Messages
To send a message from your mobile phone, check your list of buddies by sending XL to 2828. You will receive a message with your list of buddies. Follow the instructions in the next message you will receive.
Replying to an XL IM Message
To reply to an XL IM message you have received on your mobile phone, simply reply to the message like any other regular SMS.
Password Information
On your mobile phone, key in PASSWORD and send it to 2828. You will receive a message with your account details.
Status and Availability
To check on buddies who are online, send XL to 2828.
Mobile Keyword Commands
Here's a quick guide to some important mobile commands.
Keywords |
Description |
Send To |
| REG <your name> | To register for the service |
2828 |
| ADD <phone number> | To add a buddy via SMS | |
| PASSWORD | To retrieve XL ID and password | |
| XL | To see buddies who are online.> | |
| BLOCK <XL ID> | To block someone from sending more messages | |
| UNBLOCK <XL ID> | To unblock someone from sending messages | |
| HELP | To retrieve keyword list and service instructions | |
| UNREG | To delete your account and block all messages |
Billing and Costs
Registering
Registering for a XL IM account using your mobile phone will cost you Rp 250 (tax exclusive).
Sending Messages
Sending messages to XL IM buddies from your mobile phone will cost you Rp 250 (tax exclusive).
Receiving Messages
Receiving messages from XL IM buddies on your mobile phone is free!
Others
Using other mobile commands like ‘Add’, ‘Block’, ‘Unblock’, ‘XL’, and ‘Password’ will cost you Rp 250 (tax exclusive) per SMS.
Privacy and Security
Blocking and Unblocking Buddies
When someone adds you to his buddy list for the first time and sends you a message on your mobile phone, you can easily block the sender by replying to the message with the keyword BLOCK.
If you want to block a buddy on your list, key in BLOCK <XL ID> and send it to 2828
To unblock someone, key in ADD <XL ID> then send it to 2828.
To get started on Chikka quickly, check out the Beginner's Guide.
For more in-depth information about Chikka Messenger, read the Chikka Messenger Manual.