Zain Jordan has launched an SMS language translation service for text from and into the Arabic and English languages. The translation software is being provided by Sakhr Software, who already provide internet based translations.
Offered for the first time in Jordan, Zain customers will benefit from the service by sending the text that needs translation to 93020. They will receive an immediate translation of the whole text, which would then appear as an SMS on their mobile phones at a cost of 10 piaster per message.
Zain's Senior Data Manager Ziad Al Masri, said that this launch is a result of the increasing demand for the information services provided by the company. Al Masri added: "People today are required to gain knowledge of more than one language to meet all business needs that entail dealing with different nationalities. The new service provided by Zain would help enhance the service users’ language attainment. It would also save time and effort for customers and enhance their performance. We believe the role of mobile phones in increasing the productivity of individuals cannot be overlooked."
According to The Mobile World, Zain ended the first half of this year with just over 1.9 million subscribers - and a market leading position with a 42% market share.
Posted to the site on 7th November 2007
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