Send SMS Thru Gmail For Free

I was surprised this morning to see something new at my gmail sidebar. You can now send SMS right from gmail to a Smart or Suncel mobile number. For FREE! Or while you're checking your email you can send a text message at the same time.

Is this another first from gmail? Not sure. But I believe they're the first one to incorporate chat and even a video chat from your email through Gtalk.

Among email hosts that I've used, gmail is the best for me. Not a paid post alright. I was just happy for this innovation.