Ericsson Deploys First Wireless Village IM Service

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Ericsson Deploys First Wireless Village IM Service

By Bob Woods

September 04, 2002

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERICY) said an unnamed mobile operator is now using its Wireless Village-based Instant Messaging and Presence Services (IMPS) solution -- the world's first commercial deployment, according to the mobile handset and technology developer.

An Ericsson spokesperson said the company is keeping the European operator's name confidential until it begins its marketing campaign, which is expected in the upcoming weeks. The European wireless provider operates second-generation (2G). 2.5G and third-generation (3G) networks, Ericsson also said.

Ericsson's IMPS 2.0 service is based on the open standards of Wireless Village. It lets users view other users' presence, send and receive instant messages and join community chats on their mobile handset. The solution also enables users to start their own wireless communities, regardless of device or network.