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fring Has Revolutionized Mobile Communication with the First Real mVoIP Application for Nokia S60 3rd Edition Handsets.


* fring is everywhere with Skype, GoogleTalk and MSN Messenger Microsoft's instant messaging (IM) service, which provides text messaging and voice calling. Part of the MSN Network, MSN Messenger clients are available for non-XP versions of Windows, Mac, Pocket PC and MSN TV. For Windows XP, the IM client is Windows Messenger. ; enabling talk, chat & presence

* Integrated & Certified for use with Nokia Symbian handsets(a)

LONDON -- fring[TM] today further underlined its leading position as the only true end-to-end mVoIP (mobile VoIP VoIP Mobile or 'Mobile Voice over Internet Protocol' is the application of Voice over IP technology to mobile handsets.

VoIP Mobile requires a mobile handset that supports, at minimum, high speed IP communications.
) application provider certified by Symbian 'Signed for Nokia Program'. Operating on all Nokia S60 3rd edition handsets, fringsters can now talk and chat over Skype, Google Talk Google's instant messaging (IM) service, which provides text messaging and voice calling. It provides a link to the user's Gmail account as well as displays the number of unread messages in the inbox.  and MSN Messenger in addition to other fring users, for free.

fring[TM] is a free, PC-independent, downloadable mobile phone application that enables anyone with a compatible handset1 to talk and chat for free. fring users calling over 3G mobile networks use only the data within their existing subscription agreement and are not charged for air time. fring can also be used over Wi-Fi at home, in the office or at the many "hot spot" cafes making mobile calls completely free. fring is mobile-operator independent and is available by SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM.

(2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server.
 invitation from a fring[TM] user or by registering at www.fring.com.

"fring[TM] was the first true peer-to-peer mVoIP application for S60 2nd edition (Symbian 8) handsets, and is now the first 3rd party mVoIP application to be certified by Symbian for use with all Nokia S60 3rd edition (Symbian 9) handsets," commented Avi Shechter, co-founder and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "fring[TM] is a break for freedom for users who demand real mobile independence and who want to leverage the power and freedom of the Internet from their mobile phones, roaming freely between wireless network operators (GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) The first high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers that used the GSM technology. GPRS added a packet-switched channel to GSM, which uses dedicated, circuit-switched channels for voice conversations. , 3G, Wi-Fi) and enjoying the benefits of multiple IM providers (Skype, Google Talk and MSN Messenger)."

As a testament to its leadership position, fring[TM] will be awarded the Nokia "application of the week," presented on Nokia's S60 and Developer websites on Tuesday February 13 at http://www.s60.com/life/application/ and http://www.nokia.com/A4126195.

fring is also a member of the Forum Nokia This articlearticle or section has multiple issues:
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 PRO program that provides developers with protocols and market insights for enhanced development of Nokia compatible programmes.

About fring

fring[TM] is a mobile Voice over Internet Protocol See Internet and TCP/IP.

(networking) Internet Protocol - (IP) The network layer for the TCP/IP protocol suite widely used on Ethernet networks, defined in STD 5, RFC 791. IP is a connectionless, best-effort packet switching protocol.
 (mVoIP) product that allows users to make free calls over mobile and cellular data networks or a Wi-Fi connection. fring uses 3G over mobile phone networks and therefore provides a continuous call connection over Wi-Fi, 3G and GPRS. It is 100% free with no subscription costs; consumers simply pay for the data they use under their existing subscription agreement. Completely PC independent, fring requires no additional hardware and no location limitations (e.g. Wi-Fi hotspots). fring also integrates with Skype, Google Talk and MSN (1) (MicroSoft Network) A family of Internet-based services from Microsoft, which includes a search engine, e-mail (Hotmail), instant messaging (Windows Live Messaging) and a general-purpose portal with news, information and shopping (MSN Directory).  networks, meaning their users can now make Skype, Google Talk and MSN Messenger calls from their mobile on any mobile network.

fring also offers the option of Wi-Fi connectivity. It works over Wi-Fi networks See wireless Ethernet and 802.11.  in the home, office or on the move. Users can identify the network they want to use, enter necessary security details and assign a profile. For further information please visit www.fring.com.

Notes to editors:

* This product uses Skype[TM] but is not endorsed or certified by Skype

* The fring[TM], fringsters, fring a friend and fring logos are trademarks of fringland Ltd.

* (a) The fring[TM] application is already compatible with the following handsets: Nokia models, 6630, 6680, 6681, 6682, N70, N72, N80, N80i, N90,Nokia N71, N73, N75, N91, N92, N93, E60, E61 and E70
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