mobile messaging
Posted by PrabhasPokharel on Aug 20, 2009
MXit data sheet 1959 Views
Organization that developed the Tool:
Problem or Need:
It is cheaper to communicate messages using the data channel on phones than it is to send individual SMS's.
Brief Description:
MXit provides and instant messenger and social networking software application that allows one to chat from mobile or PCs for none other than data/internet costs. Users can connect with Yahoo, ICQ, Google Talk, AIM, or Windows Live Messenger contacts. In South Africa, the service is reported to cost fractions of a cent for sending a message that is as short as an SMS.
Tool Category:
Runs on a mobile phone
Is a web-based application/web service
Key Features :
Instant Messaging Application with Low Costs of Messaging; Large Young User Base in South Africa and Indonesia, and growing elsewhere.
Main Services:
Games
Mobile Social Network/Peer-to-peer
Platforms:
Android
Blackberry/RIM
Mobile Linux
Palm OS
Symbian/3rd
S60 Web Runtime
Windows
Windows Mobile
Number of Current End Users:
Number of current beneficiaries:
Handsets/devices supported:
http://www.mxitlifestyle.com/phone
Reviews/Evaluations:
http://www.itweb.co.za/sections/business/2009/0901291031.asp?S=Cellular&A=CEL&O=FRGN
http://mobileactive.org/how-long-have-u-been-using-drug-counselling-mxit-south-africa
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Is an API available to interface with your tool?:
Posted by KatrinVerclas on Nov 12, 2008
In our ongoing reviews of mobile tools focused on the NGO sector, here is our latest edition: A review of FrontlineSMS, the much-written-about desktop SMs bulk messaging tool. We take a look at some use cases, outline technical considerations in using Frontline, and describe the tests that we ran.
From the review:
Firstly, and most importantly for many users, FrontlineSMS provides a simple way to send and receive SMS on a laptop or desktp, with contact management and grouping ability for bulk messaging. Provided installation comes off without a hitch and you are using a supported phone, this should allow new users to get started quickly, after which they can explore some of the more advanced functionality.
