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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Globe and fastmobile launch unique myGlobe IMEVRYWHR mobile
CHICAGO, IL, 6 December 2006: The Philippines' leading mobile operator,
Globe Telecom, today announced the launch of its unique myGlobe
IMEVRYWHR integrated communications service. The fastmobile-powered
service, the first of its kind in the world, provides an integrated
mobile environment where users can connect and share within and across
mobile communities through a range of communication, commerce and
content tools.
Specifically, myGlobe IMEVRYWHR enables users to:
* Quickly and easily share information via a range of integrated
voice, messaging and content options within a single user interface and
powered by a unique presence-based address book. These options include
voice, SMS, MMS, email and IM - either Yahoo!Go IM or myGlobe IM - photo
IM and voice IM
* Simply access and use Globe's award-winning G-cash service to
make wireless fund transfers, cash withdrawals and payments to partner
establishments.
* Share prepaid credit via Globe's Share-A-Load service and allow
subscribers to check their prepaid account balance.
* Search and immediately access Globe's vast mobile content
library via the 'AskG' search function.
For the first time, the new service integrates features, functionality
and partners from the internet within one interface, enabling Globe's
subscribers to interact with their online communities wherever they are,
however they want. Globe users can access all of these great features by
downloading the myGlobe IMEVRYWHR client and subscribing by day, week or
month. To access the client, users will send a text message with the
keyword 'IM' to 2992 to easily install the client on their respective
handsets for free.
"Globe is living up to its promise of offering innovative products to
its subscribers. myGlobe IMEVRYWHR is seen as a strategic move for the
company since the service integrates many of our most relevant services
for subscribers' ease of use. Partnering with fastmobile has not only
brought to bear considerable technical skill, but crucial relationships
with branded portals and device manufacturers," said Mario Domingo, Head
of Service Creation Division for Globe Telecom. "Communities have been
credited with the recent explosion in internet usage and myGlobe
IMEVRYWHR promises to do the same for our mobile services - these are
very exciting times for us."
"Communities are built on relationships and relationships are based on
communication - myGlobe IMEVRYWHR makes this communication simpler and
creates loyalty more than ever before" said fastmobile CEO, John
Hoffman. "We - fastmobile, Globe and our portal and handset partners -
are delighted with myGlobe IMEVRYWHR. This launch promises to be the
first of many, and could even change the way people use their phones
,adding new usage over and above SMS."
This new mobile community service benefits the entire mobile value chain
- increased use of communication, commerce and content services will
dramatically enhance the revenue potential for the whole industry moving
forward.
About fastmobile
fastmobile connects mobile communities via integrated communications
services, enabling users to communicate and share information.
fastmobile offers mobile operators a suite of innovative services, such
as integrated voice, messaging, and content applications. Within a
single user interface users can communicate, as well as share and
consume information, mobilizing social networking and key desktop
applications.
The fastmobile services platform leverages and integrates existing
mobile communities, enabling instant connection - whether voice, IM
(private & 3rd party) SMS, multi-media messaging, and email. Operators
can partner with fastmobile to innovate proprietary applications, as
well as provide a branded environment, thereby integrating services and
address books.
fastmobile works with mobile operators, OEMs and portals across the
world including British Telecom, T-Systems, and Globe.
About Globe Telecom
Globe Telecom, Inc. is a stock corporation organized under the laws of
the Philippines, and enfranchised under Republic Act No. 7229 and its
related laws to render any and all types of domestic and international
telecommunications services. Globe Telecom is one of the leading
providers of digital wireless communications services in the Philippines
using a full digital network based on the Global System for Mobile
Communication (GSM) technology. It also offers domestic and
international long distance communication services or carrier services.
Globe Telecom owns 100% of Innove Communications, Inc. Innove is oneof
the providers of digital wireless communication services in the
Philippines. Innove currently offers cellular service under the Touch
Mobile prepaid cellular brand. The TM brand is supported in the
integrated cellular networks of Globe and Innove. It also offers a
broad range of wireline voice communication services, as well as
domestic and international long distance communication services or
carrier services.
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