Japan’s Vodafone K.K. Offers International MMS Service with Aicent Hub
Aicent service allows subscribers to send and receive messages from any mobile device
San Jose, CA – May 5, 2005 – Aicent Inc., a leading provider of data network services and solutions for global mobile operators, today announced its selection by Vodafone K.K., a leading Japanese mobile operator, to provide Aicent MMS hub service, which enables mobile operators to efficiently exchange multimedia messages among their networks. Aicent MMS now allows more than 15 million Vodafone subscribers to exchange multimedia messages on MMS-enabled mobile phones, anytime, any place with mobile users outside Japan. Vodafone K.K. joins a growing list of Aicent’s international carrier customers offering Aicent MMS including China Mobile and more than 20 other operators world wide.
The 2005 North Asian Mobile Communications and Mobile Data report states that Japan had almost 87 million mobile subscribers by March 2005, with over 34 million subscribers signed up for 3G services. A growing number of mobile phone users world wide are sending photos, audio and video clips as the availability of handsets incorporating features such as internet access, color screens and camera increases.
Vodafone K.K. was the first Japanese mobile communications company to offer global MMS services to its subscribers.
“Japan’s telecommunications market is one of the most advanced in the world,” said Lynn Liu, President and CEO of Aicent. “We are delighted to be able to provide Vodafone K.K. with a service that not only enhances the way people communicate, but also helps Vodafone K.K. achieve their business goals.”
About Vodafone K.K.
Vodafone K.K. is a leading mobile operator in Japan with nearly 15 million customers and a subsidiary of Vodafone Group Plc, the world’s largest mobile community. The Tokyo-based company offers a wide range of sophisticated mobile voice and data services including Vodafone live!, which provides mail and internet access to 85% of its customers, and pioneered the picture messaging service called Sha-mail first introduced in November 2000. In December 2002, Vodafone K.K. launched the world’s first commercial 3G W-CDMA service based on 3GPP international standards. Vodafone K.K.’s 3G service offers its customers rich content and roaming in 128 countries and regions on 177 networks. www.vodafone.jp
About Aicent, Inc.
Aicent Inc. is a leading provider of data network services and solutions for global mobile operators. Aicent operates one of world's largest GRX networks with direct connections to over 40 operators, collectively serving more than 400 million mobile users. Through extensive peering arrangements, Aicent network reaches nearly all GPRS/3G operators around the world. Aicent also operates one of world's first and largest MMS Inter-working services, and provides mobile messaging delivery and other value added services across all types of 2.5G/3G mobile networks. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California with regional offices in Asia Pacific and Europe. For more information, please visit: www.aicent.com.
Contact Information:
Shu Gan (U.S. Headquarters)
Tel: +1 408 324 1830
E-mail: shu.gan@aicent.com
Panache Communications, LLC
Eelynn Sim / Mary Placido
Tel: +1 415 333 9991
E-mail: eelynn@panachecom.com / mary@panachecom.com
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