Ashokjp 15 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 MSN and Qualcomm announce MSN mobile services in BREW Caption: "MSN and Qualcomm announce MSN mobile services in BREW enabled handsets" Source: Techtree News, March 25, 2004 MSN, the global web services provider and Qualcomm Inc., developer of digital wireless communication products, jointly announced an agreement to enable select mobile handsets using Qualcomm's BREW (Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless) solution to support Hotmail e-mail services and MSN Messenger instant messaging services. The mobile version of Hotmail will enable cell-phone users to access their inbox online and receive personalized alerts for designated e-mail messages. The Messenger for mobile devices will let users remain visible online to other customers of the instant messaging service and receive alerts from designated contacts. MSN states that it has 170 million active Hotmail and 120 million Messenger customers. Qualcomm gives an estimate of more than 120 BREW enabled device models from 24 manufacturers. Carriers such as Verizon, Wireless, Alltel and Cellular One already offer BREW enabled wireless data services. Microsoft has been developing software for mobile devices for the last few years and strengthening its stand in the high-end market with its Windows Mobile Smartphone technology and competing with other operating system providers like Symbian and Palmsource. The company has also supported standards like Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) for services such as text messaging. By offering BREW support, the company has set its eyes on the low end market. Other internet service providers like Yahoo and America Online have also been pushing services like two way paging, e-mail and instant messaging and are expected to enter this space. Microsoft expects carriers to begin rolling out the MSN applications within the first half of this year. Pricing has not yet been revealed and will depend on the individual carrier service. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashokjp 15 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 Good to see the name Qualcomm to connect with MSN services Hope Reliance gets a deal with them.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iiii_pretender_iiii 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 Wow great... So i hope our lg phones will be supported... On other thoughts, I think these services are going to be paid anyways.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashokjp 15 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 Paid Tats the thing no one love to hear.. Me 2 Atleast hope Reliance dont charge for DAPO users Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morpheus 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2004 man.. india is progressing.. but not that fast too.. reliance will take its time.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
