NEW YORK—Canadian wireless carrier Telus Mobility will offer its customers wireless instant messaging (IM) services, including the ability to create buddy lists and communicate with desktop users, through a deal with MessageVine.
“We are excited to be introducing private-label wireless IM to the Canadian market with Telus,” said Eli Efrat, MessageVine’s chief executive officer.
Separately, short message service (SMS) and IM provider Scan Mobile announced a series of deals supporting the launch of its Smart Bots program, which the company said allows IM providers and businesses to make money from IM programs through preprogrammed information services and marketing campaigns.
