New servic e gives SMS a buzz

Australian mobile payment solution provider b33hive.com has introduced a mobile phone SMS messaging service called 'BuzzWord' that allows phone users to access SMS bulletin board system using a keyword search, according to Gizmo.com.

For example, a user could SMS the BuzzWord "RugbyAustralia" to the allocated number which would automatically trigger an SMS response containing the live score of the Wallabies.

"The strength of BuzzWords is that it allows anyone with a mobile phone to set up a BuzzWord and publish their content quickly and easily, and earn revenue from their content," said Douglas Carlson, Managing Director, B33Hive.

BuzzWord is available exclusively on ninemsn.com for three months. The service will be charged via customer phone bills. It costs $0.25 to send and $0.30 to receive the message. The owner of the BuzzWord will receive $0.05 from the total call.

emily | 11:46 AM | New SMS Services |
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