bah. Why use that service? T-Mobile has *free* WAP access for all its subscribers (unlimited use). Just log onto wimd.aol.com via your WAP browser and use AIM for real. Not just forwards.

Who wants to carry a computer around everywhere? It's nice to be able to receive messages when you're away from your desk, and my phone works in a lot more places than my wireless laptop.

Anyway, AIM Forwarding works fine on my T-Mobile Motorola V66.

Jon, that works perfectly. Although it is DOG slow and very annoying because it delivers a bunch of messages at once. And very hard to respond to. And you stay logged in even if you exect the browser so it is nearly impossible to sign off.

Jon, sorry for jumping on you... I thought you mean WAP as in wireless access point :) then skimmed through the rest.

You might be getting bugged now by not being able to get the messages but you'll be even more annoyed when you actually start getting the messages.

I thought it would be a convenience, but most people keep messaging you like you're still online (most clients just view you as online, not that you're receiving forwards over a mobile).

I guess you have to try it to find out.

There is a log-off option, it's on the main screen. Just click it and it goes off. It should be pretty responsive if you are using GPRS, but speed varies by area.

I just use it with another screen name that I have a few buddies on. That way the few people that might need me can, and I am not bothered with chit chat.

But hey. It's free. Hope you get the forwarding figured out.

Hi,
I had this problem also. I figured it out. The thing is that in order for AOL to forward your messages you must be signed off the screen name everywhere (including WAP (wimd.aol.com) / GRPS (built-into your phone) AIM clients). Only after these and your desktop client is signed off, AOL will forward your messages to your cell.

Does anyone know if it's possible to forward AOL IMs to Virgin Mobile phones?

I have a Nokia 6820 which I bought through AT&T. I switched over to T-mobile and I cannot for the life of me use their AIM function. Even if I use their WAP or the built in software. I tried to config my phone manually with a IM profile and there was still no dice. Can anyone help me?

AOL IM Forwarding used to work for Virgin Mobile, it hasn't worked in over a year, I've been a VM customer for quite a while, and it worked for me for a while, but I had the Vox8500, it wouldnt let me reply to any of them.

I have the same problem...the funny thing is, i used to be able to receive IMS thru AIM before, but i cant receive them as of now...weird, bugging the hell outta me too

i have the same problem i have metropcs service with a nokia phone and i never get the confirmation mssg but i get txt mssgs from other cells fine i tried signing off everything and still never get it

Since Virgin Mobile goes throw the Cincinnati Bell Network, you can't get it. Yahoo!'s policy is quite clear:

"Effective February 18, 2008, Cincinnati Bell and AOL no longer offer access to the AOL IM service through the Cincinnati Bell network. There is no plan to provide this service in the future. Should you have any problems with your billing or cellular service, please contact Cincinnati Bell. We apologize for any inconvenience."