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The MSN network of online services has debuted Microsoft's first feature-rich mobile data service optimized for Window Powered Pocket PCs and Smartphones before the end of the year.
Pocket MSN will for the first time deliver to subscribers an always-on experience that enables them to remain available to other online users and always up to date with e-mail, instant messaging (IM) and other online services without maintaining a continuous network connection to their mobile device. Subscribers also will have one-click access to MSN Hotmail and MSN Messenger -- one of the most used e-mail and IM services in the world, with 110 million and 75 million active users, respectively. In addition, Pocket MSN will allow subscribers to wirelessly browse online and receive other MSN services, including MSN Alerts, which include news, sports and weather updates.
MSN has released Pocket MSN through mobile operators, with T- Mobile planning to offer the service in Europe. In addition to always-on services, the following Pocket MSN features and attractions will allow mobile operators to lure subscribers:
-- Integrated applications. A single click on an icon on the device's Today screen provides access to all Pocket MSN services, including...