Synchronica Signs Up Entel PCS As First Operator in Latin America

Mobile email vendor, Synchronica says that it has won a key contract in South America with Chilean mobile operator Entel PCS. The agreement, Synchronica's first win in the region, will enable Entel PCS to launch a mass email solution called Email Movil to subscribers, an affordable instant email (push email) and synchronization service that works on a broad range of mobile phones in use today.

This agreement represents the first win for Synchronica's partner Brightstar, which was appointed in February 2008 to promote Synchronica Mobile Gateway in regions such as Latin America.

Carsten Brinkschulte, CEO of Synchronica comments: "The agreement with Entel PCS, a major player in the South American market, represents a key milestone for Synchronica. By offering this innovative push email service that works on almost any handset, Entel PCS can accelerate mobile email adoption rates, resulting in higher ARPU over time."

Rodrigo Baudrand, Business Solutions Manager of Entel PCS adds: "We share a common view with Synchronica that value-added services, such as mobile email, represent the future for our business. We are continually looking to provide our customers with life-enhancing value-added services that raise ARPU and improve customer loyalty, and with the Synchronica Mobile Gateway we have a simple and easy to use email solution that will help us do just that."

According to a recent report by IE Market Research, the level of wireless penetration in Chile will continue increasing to reach 103.2 percent during 2010. This will be the second highest wireless penetration level in Latin America after Argentina (108.9 percent during 2010). The number of total subscribers in Chile will increase from a projected 15.8 million to 17.7 million in the forecast period 2008-2010.

Posted to the site on 26th January 2009