Bluetooth To Cut The Cost Of Mobile Phone SMS By 90% For Airlines Passengers

(PRWEB) February 22, 2010

Ron Chapman CEO of ASiQ Limited announced today that SafeCell will change the rules for in-flight messaging.

Ron stated ?When we created SafeCell, the initial App was designed as a low cost Mobile phone platform for corporate jets. Refer ifexpress article http://www.airfax.com/ifexpress/special/asi_safecell.htm

"We have now tested our App on every available aircraft satellite network and recently received the latest Inmarsat swift broadband aircraft system.

"We activated the SafeCell App on multiple mobile phones and were simultaneously sending SMS, MMS and Voice messages in both directions. As such, we are now confident we could accommodate the messaging requirements of 400+ passengers on a jumbo.

"Not only that, unlike existing systems, SafeCell does not incur GSM roaming charges and we see no reason why messaging in an aircraft, should be more expensive than on the ground and its time someone did something about it.

"As such, for the first time in aviation communications history, the price of SafeCell in-flight messaging can actually be cheaper than on the ground. We are talking of providing an SMS service that could be as low as 5 cents per message and MMS for under 25 cents, plus Instant Messaging for free.

"We know from our competitor?s flight test on QANTAS and Air France that hundreds of messages are being sent on flights, despite their high roaming charges. We believe that SafeCell?s lower cost will make it affordable for all passengers, not just the business traveller.

"The SafeCell App achieves this, as it makes the Bluetooth connection on the mobile the primary link and connects to a Bluetooth hotspot in the aircraft. SafeCell delivers its service via low cost satellites through the Internet, avoiding the GSM roaming charges.

"The App makes a Bluetooth dumb phone smart and a smartphone even smarter and as Bluetooth is up to 3 Mbps, speed is not an issue.

"We now see SafeCell as a real option for all airlines.?

Later this month ASiQ will release the worlds first certifiable Bluetooth Hotspot

About ASiQ Limited and SafeCell

ASiQ has spent 3 years developing the SafeCell concept under an exclusive licence to ASI Entertainment Inc OTCBB Ticker Code ?ASiQ? who owns the patent rights to SafeCell.

Under the licence ASiQ pay royalties for the right to commercialise the SafeCell concept for aviation globally and has developed other applications for integration with SafeCell.

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Mobile Buzz: Lady Gaga Taking Career in New Direction?

New York, NY (PRWEB) September 29, 2010

Although she's only released two albums since splashing onto the music scene just a few years ago, there's no question that Lady Gaga has become the most talked about pop star on the planet. Coming off the heels of her multiple victories at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, not to mention the intensely controversial raw beef fashion statement she made while accepting Video of the Year, the eccentric diva is on track to create even more buzz this season. The Predicto Mobile community is clearly gaga for Gaga, and has been casting their votes about what surprises are in store for her continued dominance in the spotlight.

Gaga's "meat dress" was not the only memorable moment when the artist picked up the MTV Video of the Year award for "Bad Romance." Overcome with emotion, she revealed that her new album would be called "Born This Way," and even sang a few lines from its title track for the appreciative audience. Now that she dropped its name, Predicto voters strongly believe that "Born This Way" will drop early as well and hit iTunes this fall.

What else would Lady Gaga's fanbase, which she has dubbed "little monsters," love to see their idol do next? Their overwhelming answer is for her to collaborate with Nicki Minaj, the rapidly rising talent who is often described as "the next Lady Gaga." One commenter on Predicto.com echoes the fan sentiment: "Lady Gaga would do anything for her fans, and Nikki is hot now, so it would be good for both of them."

Now that she has conquered the music scene, Gaga could even be ready to try out a whole new medium. She has reportedly expressed interest in guest-starring on the hit show "CSI: Miami," following in the footsteps of Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber. The Predicto Mobile community envisions that Gaga would have a great "poker face" for television, with the majority predicting she'll make a cameo on the show.

Another clue that dominating the music charts isn't enough for her: most recently, Lady Gaga has involved herself in politics, campaigning in Maine for the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". This latest foray begs the ultimate question - Lady Gaga for President, anyone?

About Predicto Mobile

Predicto Mobile is a market-leading interactive SMS provider that engages members on pop culture and current events. The service operates on the short code 654654. Additionally, Predicto has established itself as a prime destination for media to reference statistics, polls and public opinion. Visit Predicto.com to follow the company's entertainment blog, news updates, top polls and Twitter feed, or go to TV.Predicto.com for videos featuring the latest red-carpet interviews and celebrity predictions. Predicto Mobile is a Snackable Media company.

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The Mobile Marketing Group Announces New Home Locator Lookup (HLR) Service

London, Greater London (PRWEB UK) 21 June 2011

Effective communication provides the basis for any successful business. For many companies, maintaining an up-to-date list of customer contacts can help ensure that they don?t end up wasting time and money contacting invalid numbers. To solve this problem, The Mobile Marketing Group has today announced a brand new HLR service.

The innovative web-based Home Locator Lookup service is designed for those in the Bulk SMS and Database processing sector, such as telemarketing, fraud prevention and consumer data providers.

HLR services aren?t uncommon. However many are overly complicated, inaccurate or simply don?t offer the customer good value. The Mobile Marketing Group has recognised this and looked to develop a viable solution for its clients.

Through the new Internet-based HLR service, marketers will be able to manually upload their list of contacts swiftly and easily. The results are delivered quickly into the clients registered account ? and are charged per individual query, rather than a standardised batch rate. The online HLR Lookup works in over 100 countries and can check the live status of international mobile numbers. MMG will also provide information beyond simply stating whether a number is valid or not.

This includes MCC/MNC codes, which will show if a number has been ported to a new network. As a result, clients will be informed of a customer?s current network, rather than relying on erroneous data, which can help to cut messaging costs.

IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity Number) data will also be provided. This is sourced from the SS7 network and is often essential for Push to Talk services.

Speaking on behalf of the Mobile Marketing Group, UK Sales Manager Jason Bromley said ?This new web-based Home Locator Lookup service allows us to offer clients something completely different. We believe it is one of the most comprehensive, affordable and straightforward HLR Query services currently available. MMG has invested a great deal of time and expertise into creating an accessible product that will deliver a genuine benefit to all those who use it.?

?Unlike typical HLR Lookup services currently on the market, our online system is perfect for checking the live status of mobile records. Instead of uploading only the msisdn which is typical in this sector, we give our clients the choice to either upload number only or upload your complete database and have the query results appended to your records. Typically with other HLR services on the market, you would have to download your HLR Lookup report and then match back to your records. A powerful data cleaning procedure for those companies in the fraud prevention, telemarketing and database service sector.?

Further explaining the importance of this technology, Rachel Aldighieri, Head of Marketing and Communications at the Direct Marketing Association (DMA), says: "Recent DMA research highlights the power of mobile with almost half of consumers responding to mobile advertising going on to make some kind of purchase, making it integral to the business and marketing plans of every organisation. However, for mobile marketing to be truly successful, businesses need to build trust in the medium through accurate targeting and implementing comprehensive data security measures. In creating a product that adheres to DMA best practice guidelines, MMG is able to provide peace of mind to its customers while building trust in the medium."

The Home Locator Lookup service is launched today by MMG and is available to all new and existing clients. It will immediately form an integral part of the company?s core Mobile Marketing services, which include micro-billing, micro-payment solutions, Bulk SMS Marketing , Two Way SMS and opted in Consumer Marketing Lists To find out more, visit the Mobile Marketing Group website at: http://www.mmgrp.co.uk/.

About the Mobile Marketing Group

MMG ? Mobile Marketing Group is an active Member of the Direct Marketing Association and Mobile Marketing Association.

Based in London, The Mobile Marketing Group specialises in providing innovative Mobile Marketing solutions. It is a leading supplier of bulk SMS, micro-payment and micro-billing technologies within the UK and around the world. With network connections in over 100 countries, MMG is developing into a globally recognised business within this growing industry.

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Predicto Mobile Names Top 6 Celebs to Watch in 2010

New York (PRWEB) February 24, 2010

'You?re not a star unless everyone?s talking about you.' It?s a simple rule that?s been in place long before traditional tabloid journalism became complemented by the multi-media m?lange of Hollywood blogs, viral video coverage and mobile Tweets. These days the hottest topics aren?t just on the tip of everyone?s tongues ? they?re at the tip of millions of texting fingers. The popular SMS community at Snackable Media?s Predicto Mobile is particularly attuned to those A, B and even C-listers whose rise to fame is text-worthy. Predicto members cast SMS votes to predict the outcomes of events happening to the top celebrities in the headlines.

Barack Obama, Michael Jackson, Rihanna and Tiger Woods were the subject of many Predicto Mobile surveys in 2009. Yet the New Year is already ushering in a fresh crop of up-and-coming celebs. Predicto?s top six stars of 2010 are creating so much buzz, they may just make us all forget about last year?s trending topics.

Ke$ ha: The party girl has Miley Cyrus?s little sister singing along and everyone substituting the letter S with dollar signs. Ke$ ha (pronounced KEH-sha) has not only been compared to Lady Gaga, but is also replicating her success: she?s been atop the Billboard Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks with her single, ?Tik Tok,? and she dethroned Susan Boyle when her first album, Animal, debuted at No. 1. So far in 2010, Predicto members have voted on questions such as ?Since they recently partied together, will pop stars Ke$ ha and Adam Lambert record a duet by 5/15?? So far, 54% of voting members say yes!

Kellan Lutz: Kellan Lutz rose to prominence on the teen scene when he starred alongside Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner in Twilight. After another go round as Emmett Cullen in the flick?s sequel, New Moon, Lutz raised his profile even higher by revealing his chiseled frame for the new Calvin Klein X underwear campaign.

Nicki Minaj: One of the hottest female MCs in the rap game ? literally and figuratively! She?s enjoyed success ever since debuting her lyrical skills on MySpace, before eventually joining Young Money alongside Lil Wayne and Drake. After a Late Show with David Letterman performance with Robin Thicke and a Barbie-inspired music video with Mariah Carey, Minaj will make more noise with a new album set for release this year.

Justin Bieber: Superstar Usher is mentoring 15-year-old Justin Bieber. The teen heartthrob tackles the lead verse on the new version of ?We Are the World.? He has appeared on numerous Bop and J-14 covers, and notched a top 10 hit with ?Baby,? featuring Ludacris. Bieber also managed to indirectly cause a stampede at a mall and scored a performance spot on the April 10th episode of Saturday Night Live.

Snooki: Jersey Shore is one of MTV?s most popular shows, but none of its cast is as popular as Nicole ?Snooki? Polizzi. Snooki has made the talk show rounds, giving Jersey-style makeovers and educating the masses about the Shore, all while influencing Fashion Week hairstyles and looking for a guido to call her own. She?s certainly not shy about her desire to ditch the rest of the cast to star in her own reality spin-off.

Lady Antebellum: Taylor Swift isn?t the only country star with crossover appeal. This band ? comprised of Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott ? debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart and managed to hold off Lil Wayne as they claimed a second week on top. Their single, ?Need You Now,? returned to the top 10 after their understated, yet much-talked-about Grammy performance of the song in February.

Expect the names above to show up regularly in the headlines. They?ll surely be appearing on Predicto.com and on a phone near you, as well as end-of-the-year lists and rankings.

For more hot topics, visit the Predicto Pop Culture page.

About Predicto

Predicto Mobile is a market-leading interactive SMS service that engages members on pop culture and current events. Additionally, Predicto has established itself as a prime destination for media to reference statistics, polls and public opinion. Visit Predicto.com to follow the company's entertainment blog, news updates, top polls and Twitter feed, plus videos featuring the latest red-carpet interviews on PredictoTV. Predicto is a Snackable Media company.

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