textamerica(TM)
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JANUARY 20, 2003 - 14:28 EST
Textamerica Launches Free SMS Text Messaging in Canada
SAN DIEGO,CALIFORNIA--Textamerica(TM) is excited to announce that
as of Jan. 18, 2003, its subscribers may now send free SMS text
messages to and within Canada from http://www.textamerica.com.
"To date our Canadian subscribers have been able to send text
messages from Canada to U.S. cell phone users, but now they can
send messages to cell phone users within Canada as well," said
Shawn Honnick, director of business development for textamerica.
"According to the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications
Association (CWTA) Canadians sent over 20 million text messages
in November 2002 alone, so we see this move as a natural
extension of our service."
Users may send text messages from textamerica.com, or the
textamerica messenger, to Canadian cell phone customers of the
following providers: Bell Mobility, Rogers AT&T, TELUS Mobility,
Microcell/Fido and Sasktel Mobility. As in the U.S., Canadian
cell phone users must activate text messaging on their phones in
order to receive messages. This sometimes involves a fee so
textamerica recommends that users check with their provider for
rates.
Since launching in September 2002 textamerica has grown to over
150,000 users, sending over 100,000 text messages a month.
"According to our subscribers the number one reason for using
textamerica is to save money. Calling the USA & Canada can be
very expensive, often several dollars per minute. Free text
messaging represents a viable alternative to a phone call for
both residential and business subscribers. In this vein, we plan
to continue our expansion into Europe & to meet growing demand,"
said Honnick.
About the Company
Textamerica is privately owned and based in San Diego.
Visit us online at http://www.textamerica.com
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For more information, please contact
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
textamerica, San Diego
Shawn Honnick
(858) 759-8836
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