0 commentsCheap text messages: they are a dream come true for most teenagers and those who foot the phone bill. They're also the next venture by tech entrepreneur Steven Goh.
The x-txt system will tie in with instant messaging, allowing messages to be sent and received via MSN Messenger in July. The mobile-instant messaging link up could be important, says Juma-Ross. 'It's reasonably popular in the tech-savvy youth set,' he says.
The ability to indicate when a user is connected is called presence. In future versions of the service, x-txt users may leave away messages ('I'm in class') via this facility.