Idea Cellular, the country's fourth largest mobile phone company by subscribers, Monday launched free Facebook Messenger for its subscribers for the first three months. Free Facebook Messenger will be available for download for all Idea prepaid users who use any Android and iOS device.

Users can activate the service by dialing *800*88# from any Android or iOS device to send messages, share pictures, locations and start group conversations with friends while on-the-move. The new offer is available for all Idea 2G and 3G prepaid subscribers for a period of 3 months from the date of activation. The offer on Idea network will be available for activation until July 31st, 2013.