A Vancouver firm offering virtual communities over wireless networks has added another feather to its cap with a deal with Nextel Communications Inc.’s [now Sprint Nextel] prepaid youth wireless service. AirG is providing a customized version of its LOL private label mobile community for Boost Mobile, an offering aimed at the 15-to-30 demographic. The community, branded Boost Hookt, features picture and text profiles for each user, as well as e-mail capability and private messaging lounges.

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