iSolv launches mChat

PUNE: iSolv Private Ltd., a Pune-based technology provider for the wireless

carrier market, has launched a chat software called mChat. iSolv has tied up

with BPL Mobile Communications for offering the product along with its service

in Mumbai. Talks are in progress with other cellular providers to enable a

wirefree chatting experience.

The technology developed by iSolv employs low-cost SMS to facilitate wireless

chat similar to Internet based chat rooms. And the fact that no calls need to be

made, give it the distinct advantage over voice based chatting. The technology

works on multiple GSM networks, thereby connecting mobile users in real-time

from different networks in chat rooms at the same time

SMS is a standard GSM feature, which is supported by all handsets (with or

without WAP). Unless a pre-specified SMS is sent for exiting the chat room, the

user stays connected and receives all the messages posted in the chat room.

iSolv plans to tap the European mobile operators and will be going in for

live trials soon. The SMS traffic in Europe is around 8 billion messages per

year. iSolv has been funded by iNester India Venture Fund, which has been

promoted by investment bankers of global repute.