RCom launches SMS-based e-mail service

New Delhi, Feb 3

Telecom operator Reliance Communications (RCom) Wednesday announced the launch of an SMS-based e-mail service across its GSM and CDMA wireless network in India.

The company has over 92 million subscribers.

The e-mail on SMS service would empower RCom subscribers to have their mobile phones to act as smartphones and receive e-mails via SMS.

The technology is provided by Canada-based provider of low-cost wireless e-mail services, iseemedia, said Krishna Durbha, RCom's head of value-added services division.

"iseemedia provides the ideal platform to deliver our next generation service to drive more e-mail usage among our existing subscribers. We believe our push e-mail service can deliver substantial revenue upside over the years to RCom," he said.

RCom is offering iseemedia's e-mail service for both pre-paid and post-paid customers. The monthly subscription cost will be Rs.30 and 50 paise per SMS. iseemedia will get a percentage of revenues.

Last updated on Feb 3^rd, 2010 at 20:24 pm IST--IANS

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By pratiroop at Feb 5, 2010 10:58 AM IST

This can potentially wipe out Blackberry type services, specially in a cost conscious market such as India.

Check out www.jaamun.in Another website that offers email on sms service. Offers better user experience and more importantly, you can use it on any network in India

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