DiGi to offer Windows Live Messenger to its customers
DiGi will start offering Windows Live Messenger to its customer, on selected Nokia and Sony Ericsson phones beginning this 16 March 2009.
Unlike other telcos who offer Windows Live Messenger as part of Blackberry, or web based client via 3G network and even SMS, DiGi’s version of Windows Live Messenger is client based application that require installation.
Customers are only charged monthly fee of RM3 for unlimited chat with no additional data changes. The service is free for the first 2 months.
Table below detailing the differences between other version of Windows Live Messenger (WLM) compared to Digi Windows Live Messenger (DWLM). Make sure your phone are compatible with the service before subscribing.
Check out more info at DiGi.
| Type | Mode of Access | Charges | Support | ||
| Mobile | PC | Subscription | Usage | ||
| WLM SMS | SMS | - | None | RM 0.20 / RM 0.30 per message sent/received |
Microsoft |
| WLM WAP | WAP | - | None | GPRS / EDGE / 3G charges | Microsoft |
| 3rd party Client e.g. Agile Messenger, IM+ |
Client | - | None | GPRS / EDGE / 3G charges | None |
| WLM Pre-Installed Client (Windows Mobile & Selected Nokia Phones) | Client | - | None | GPRS / EDGE / 3G charges | Microsoft |
| DiGi WLM | Client | - | RM 3 per month |
None | 24 hours support by DiGi Customer Service |
| WLM | - | Client | None | Internet Subscription (e.g. Streamyx) | Microsoft |
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