I think receiving mssg thru chikka is free. Its only when u reply to a mssg sent thru chikka that u get charged VAS rates i.e. Value added services rates coz the reply message pops up on the PC of the person who sent the original message instead of going to his mobile ...even if u have specified chikka to use ur mobile number.So if u dont wanna pay extra dont reply to mssg sent thru chikka but reply by composing an new message from ur phonebook..this way it ends up on his mobile and u pay normal sms rate..However, the receiver of an sms thru chikka has to reply thru it atleast once for the service to be activated and receive future mssgsGot it?