SAN DIEGO, Feb. 6, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- On December 10, 2001, SMS.ac, Inc. formally launched a consumer-focused web site to showcase MMSbox(tm) wireless technologies that enable the completely wireless exchange of text and data messages across multiple wireless networks, regardless of whether those messages are CDMA, GSM, or TDMA-generated. The company today announced that in only eight weeks, more than 2 million users have registered on its site (www.sms.ac).
SMS (short message service) communications are used extensively outside the U.S., where in excess of 30 billion text messages were sent last month. Domestically, lack of network interoperability has prevented adoption of the messaging phenomenon that is already responsible for billions in revenue for international network operators. SMS.ac technologies were created for integration into existing network operator infrastructures in efforts to remove adoption barriers and facilitate global SMS and next-generation communications. For more information on SMS, visit www.sms.ac/whatissms.asp.
"There's no denying that SMS and next-generation messaging will generate phenomenal revenue -- if the technology and usership is there to support the applications," said Michael Pousti, chairman and chief executive officer at SMS.ac. "The components to this wireless machine are available to network operators now and are easily monetized -- all it takes is for them to throw the switch.
"The wireless space is in a critical stage right now," added Pousti. "There are tremendous opportunities for industry growth, but only if the impeding issues regarding interoperability for text and next-generation communications are overcome. The technology solution is available and consumers have demonstrated strong demand for the offerings. Let's hope the industry rises to this wake-up call."
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About SMS.ac
Through its core technologies, SMS.ac enables network operators, technology standards, consumers and application/content developers to interact worldwide. SMS.ac's MMSbox(tm) technologies unify GSM, CDMA, TDMA, the Internet and next-generation standards for the first time. The result is interaction not previously possible amongst a critical mass of developers, consumers and businesses -- igniting the widespread adoption and use of wireless data for network operators.
SMS.ac drives revenues through technology licensing, subscriptions, sponsorships and shared revenue opportunities. SMS.ac's consumer site (www.sms.ac) is an example of the brandable web interfaces to MMSbox(tm) technologies available for licensing. The community of wireless enthusiasts at SMS.ac represents one of the fastest growing consumer properties on the Internet. SMS.ac and MMSbox are trademarks of SMS.ac, Incorporated. Other trademarks or service marks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. To view the SMS.ac corporate web site, visit www.sms.ac/corporate.