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The Year of Convergence
Bringing the Chikka Mobile Lifestyle to the World
January
- Chikka’s applications are live with 19 carriers in 11 countries including Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Japan, India, Singapore, Hong Kong, Guam and the US.
- Audio-based voice content delivery platform is launched by Chikka and branded by Smart as “Starcaller.” It integrates SMS and voice alerts, the first of any voice-based info and entertainment to prove revenue potential.
February
- The Chikka Txt Messenger connects to major US carrier Cingular Wireless.
- Chikka HQ hurdles new ISO markers for Security and Technology Management (BS7799 and BS15000)
March
- In partnership with Paysetter International and Vmobile Solutions, Chikka enables Mobius.ph players to reload their online games by purchasing game cards through mobile phones. This use of airtime credit is another world-first by Chikka.
- “Addictmail”—powered by Chikka—is launched by Addict Mobile. It is the first-ever mobile-mail service to allow mobile users to facilitate email on their mobile phones as either SMS or MMS.
- Chikka’s Txt2Mail application enables mobile users in Japan to text anyone in the Philippines through Bayantel’s “Affordacal” prepaid call and text card by aligning Japanese carriers’ mobile internet interface with the Philippines’ texting platform.
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