Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for hands-free messaging in a mobile computing device. A message from a local user is captured and converted to an outgoing text message by a speech recognition module. The outgoing text message is altered to conform with the boundary conditions of short message service (SMS), including a limitation on message length. SMS lingo is also substituted into the outgoing text message. After being verified by the local user, the outgoing text message is sent to a remote user of a mobile computering device. Incoming messages are also received from remote users.