IRVING, Texas-Nokia Mobile Phones introduced a service that allows direct Internet access from standard Global System for Mobile communications cellular phones.
“The main idea behind Smart Messaging is to combine Internet access with wireless telephony in a seamless manner,” said Mikko Terho, vice president of Wireless Data for Nokia Mobile Phones. “Any GSM phone with Short Message Service capability, such as the Nokia 2190, can access the services. The specification is designed to be scaleable and it supports not only standard GSM phones, but takes full advantage of enhanced communications devices such as the Nokia 9000 Communicator.”
The service allows GSM subscribers to access applications such as information and “infotainment” services and the Internet. Services include flight schedules, weather reports, stock news, currency rates and tele-banking information.
