Turkish Operator Launches Windows Live Messenger Service

Turkey's Avea has launched a Windows Live Messenger service to its ten million mobile subscribers by using Colibria software. The service will enable subscribers to instantly send and receive pictures, and sound, as well as conduct multi-party conversations with other Windows Live Messenger users.

Keith Gibson, CEO of Colibria commented, "Turkey is one of the most innovative mobile markets in the world. This is proven by the Windows Live Messenger service we're launching with Avea. Colibria has constantly demonstrated that it has the most innovative and flexible MIM solutions in the market today, illustrated by our track record of successful deployments throughout 2007."

I.lker Koçak, CMO of Avea added, "With support from MSN, Windows Live Messenger solution was the obvious choice. Simple to implement and with the flexibility we demand to move fast, we're confident that this solution will help us continue our drive as the most innovative operator in the region." Ilker Koçak continued, "The appetite among our subscribers to be constantly in touch with their friends and family is growing and this is a key development in satisfying that hunger."

Posted to the site on 21st February 2008