Verizon Sets Up Web Site for Sending SMS's

The USA based network, Verizon Wireless has launched a short text messaging Web site that will enable users to send SMS messages to individuals and groups directly from their PC. Available with all digital phones and calling plans, the web site works with Verizon Wireless' Mobile MessengerSM text messaging service. When sending a message to a wireless phone, vtext.com allows the sender to confirm delivery that the message was received by the phone and provides a date and time stamp. Owners of two way SMS handsets will be able to send replies back to the PC of the originator.

The backend for the service is being provided by TeleCommunication Systems and the web site is at www.vtext.com

"We're excited to introduce vtext.com to our new and existing Mobile Messenger customers so they can see how easy and beneficial it is," said Gary Schulman, Verizon Wireless' president of wireless data and Internet services. "Verizon Wireless is committed to the continual expansion of information alert providers for vtext.com."

Posted to the site on 16th November 2001