Connecting with outlook messenger on my broadband. How will I be able to send and receive messages through outlook messenger?

[QUOTE=whodaguy100;3117456]connecting with outlook messenger on my broadband. How will I be able to send and receive messages through outlook messenger? Do I need to let my provider know so they can enable me to use outlook messenger by providing a Gmail address?

Could you provide me with a step by step process for setting up my email address to receive and send messages on outlook messenger?