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Can I access my Yahoo! Messenger on my mobile phone when I am outside of the U.S.?

Depending on what country you are in, you may be able to access Yahoo! Messenger on your mobile.

Access through your mobile phone’s web browser

If you are accessing Yahoo! Messenger through your mobile phone’s web browser, you will be able to use it in the following countries:

  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • France
  • Germany
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Malaysia
  • Mexico
  • New Zealand
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • Spain
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • United Kingdom
  • United States

Additionally, you will need a valid Yahoo! ID, Internet-enabled phone, and subscription to a data plan that allows you to roam and access the mobile web in the relevant country.

Access through text messaging

If you are accessing Yahoo! Messenger through text messaging, you will be able to use it in the following countries:

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Philippines
  • Thailand
  • United States
  • Vietnam

Additionally, you will need a valid Yahoo! ID and a text messaging plan that allows you to send and receive text messages in the relevant country.

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