WAP

June 27th, 2008

The idiosyncratic WML language, which cut users off from the true HTML Web, leaving only native WAP content and Web-to-WAP “proxified” content available to WAP users. However, others argue that technology at that stage would simply not have been able to give access to anything but custom-designed content which was the sole purpose of WAP and its simple, reduced complexity interface as the citizens of many nations are not connected to the web at the present time and have to use government funded and controlled portals to WAP and similar non-complex services.

Premium SMS

June 27th, 2008

Premium Rate SMS services are expanding marketing opportunities for a wide variety of products. As a result, marketers are eager to take advantage of this service. As a Premium Rate SMS service subscriber, you will be able to offer various products, services and activities. These include information like school results, activities like mobile gaming, and shopping for products like wallpaper and ringtones.

In some countries (Australia is a good example), Premium Rate SMS services are regulated. It is required that customers have a personal identification number to use the service, which halts unauthorized access. It also stops children from using services that are not meant for them.

Before you decide which operator will provide you with services, investigate the revenue sharing model they offer. Make sure you will be getting a sufficient return on your investments. And the operator must provide 24/7 support. This is critical because even an hour’s downtime can reek havoc with your revenue calculations.

For customers using Premium Rate SMS service there is a word of caution. You should keep a track of the services used, incase you are taken for a ride in your bill you can always challenge the provider. If you can take care of the billing then you can use Premium Rate SMS service for many useful purposes.

Mobile

June 27th, 2008

The availability of mobile phone backup applications is growing with the increasing amount of mobile phone data being stored on mobile phones today. With mobile phone manufacturers producing mobile handsets with more and more memory storage capabilities the awareness of the importance in backing up mobile phone data is increasing. Corporate mobile phone users today keep very important company information on their mobiles, information if lost then not easily replaced. Wireless backup applications like SC BackUp offer users the chance to backup mobile phone data using advanced wireless technology. Users can backup, restore or transfer mobile data anytime, anywhere all over the world, to a secured server.