MSN IM on Vodafone

Vodafone and Microsoft have announced a co-branded Instant Messaging (IM) service that can be accessed from both the PC and mobile phone, based on the Windows Live Messenger platform.It will be launched in selected European markets later this year.

The new service will provide the use of address book functionality and show the presence of their Messenger contacts and exchange messages when these contacts are either on their PC or mobile devices.

The co-branded IM experience will be available on a wide range of Vodafone consumer handsets, including those on the Windows Mobile platform, bringing together customers of other Mobile Network Operator IM networks.

Source: Cellular news