Vodafone Allows UK Users to Send Text Messages Via Facebook

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Vodafone Allows UK Users to Send Text Messages Via Facebook

2:09 am on September 13, 2008 | Category: Web Services, Wireless, Messaging

Vodafone has begun testing a feature that allows mobile phone users to send text messages to friends, via their Facebook profiles.

“Vodafone Connect to Friends,” as the service is called, can be used by anyone in the U.K., regardless of their choice of mobile operator. Users receive 25 free text credits to start with, and can send additional text messages for 10p each (picture messages cost 30p).

One advantage of the service is the ability for travelers to text their friends from overseas at U.K. Rates.

“With more than 20 million social network users the UK alone it is the perfect market in which to test a Vodafone service that allows all mobile users to send texts and picture messages via the Facebook experience,” commented Vodafone Group internet services director, Pieter Knook. “Through this partnership Vodafone aims to continue its commitment to provide easy access to communication services and communities by bringing the worlds of mobile and PC Internet together. This is a ground breaking social networking opportunity for all UK mobile users.”