EQO For Mobile Internet Users

What is EQO?

EQO is a free application that brings your world to your mobile phone. Chat on the go using MSN, AIM, Yahoo, Google Talk, QQ (NEW!), ICQ and Jabber, or call and text anyone in the world at super-low rates. Invite your friends to join your EQO network and you can use EQO to call them at 50% off EQO’s regular calling rate, or send them an EQO Message for free.

NEW! Check out EQO's cool new application on Facebook - EQO vibrator. Send free Vibes to anyone on Facebook, or send Vibes to your EQO freinds and their mobile phone will vibrate.

WHY YOU NEED EQO:

Chat with your IM buddies for FREE from your mobile phone.

EQO is compatible with all major IM services: MSN, AIM, Yahoo!, Google Talk, QQ (NEW!), ICQ and Jabber!

Talk and text for cheap from your mobile phone.

Call or text from your mobile as much as you want, at some of the lowest rates in the world.

Build a network of EQO friends, keep in touch on the go, and save!

Inviting your friends to join EQO is easy, and you can call other EQO users at 50% off the regular call rate, or send EQO Messages to them for FREE. So, the bigger your EQO network, the better it is.

Send your facebook friends Vibes with EQO Vibrator! Vibes are like pokes, but cooler, and they vibrate!
You can get vibes on your phone too! When you download EQO, your phone will actually vibrate when you get vibed.

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1. How to setup EQO on your phone

MORE Learn how to get EQO up and running on your phone.

Once you complete sign-up, EQO sends a text message with a link in it to the mobile number you provided during sign-up, click on the link. Your phone will ask you for permission to access the internet in order to download EQO to your phone – please say yes. EQO will now begin downloading to your phone. (EQO requires access to the internet to place calls, send messages and instant messages – please insure you have a data / internet plan on your phone).

Once downloaded, EQO will prompt you to start the application, and you’ll be asked for permission to allow EQO to access the internet – please say yes – it may take a few moments for EQO to connect.

Once connected, EQO will ask for permission to upload your address book’s contacts – please say yes. EQO will not store or retain your contact’s personal information for any purpose.

You are now ready to use EQO.

2. How to setup your instant messaging account on EQO

MORE EQO supports all your favourite IM networks.

Scroll to the IM tab of EQO on the right.

Select which IM network you’d like to access: AIM, MSN, Yahoo, Google Talk, QQ, ICQ or Jabber, and click on it.

Enter the username and password you normally use to access your account and click on “OK”

Your IM account should now appear with “(connecting)” next to your name.

Once connected, all you IM contacts will appear. Click on a contact, and begin messaging.

To setup another IM account, click on “Options”, then “Add IM Account” and repeat process above.

3. Making an EQO Out Call or sending an EQO Out Text Message

MORE Learn how to place calls and send text messages using EQO.

To place an EQO Out call, make sure you are connected to EQO. If you are NOT connected, “Offline” will appear in the top left corner of your screen.

To connect to EQO, choose “Options”, then “Go Online”.

A message displaying “Connecting” will appear in the top left corner of your screen. You will also notice the EQO logo flashing in the right hand corner of your screen.

Once connected, your account balance and the time will display, and the EQO logo will appear solid orange.

To place a call or send a text message, scroll down and click on the person you want to contact, or click on “Dial Number” to dial the number directly. A menu of options will appear.

To place a call, click on “Call” or, to send a message, click on “Send Message”.