AOL.IN has now allowed to send free sms to any Indian Mobile by simply adding a buddy and a phone number to it through Desktop ( AOL Mail or AOl Messenger). This feature also allows the recipient mobile user to answer back to those SMS instantly. Currently the service providers included are Airtel, Vodafone, Spice, Aircel and MTNL.
This will be a huge setback to the Already discussed free sms services in India which we talked about few days back. You can get the all the details at the AOl.In Promos
Great news, but not sure if this will really be a setback to the online free SMS providers.
AOL.in as a portal has lesser pageviews than 160by2.com or other top Free SMS providers:
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