Rogers and Telus take instant messaging to the national scene; using different paths
News | February 5, 2002
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Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. and Telus Mobility are rolling out instant messaging (IM) in the national arena, but the two mobile operators are approaching the rollout differently. While Rogers is using popular instant messaging software ICQ combined with SMS capabilities, Telus is employing an interoperable IM service from MessageVine that interconnects with nearly all other major IM services. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need.Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now. FREE TRIALTwo weeks of free access to thewirereport.ca and our exclusive newsletters. SUBSCRIBEUnlimited access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters. |