+Instant Messaging (IM) enables real-time text [communication](/wiki/communication) over networks, primarily the [Internet](/wiki/internet). It facilitates immediate, synchronous exchange of short messages between users, connecting individuals across digital spaces. This rapid digital dialogue has become a cornerstone of modern personal and professional interaction.
+## See also
+- [Chat](/wiki/chat)
+- [SMS](/wiki/sms)
+- [VoIP](/wiki/voip)
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