3 Hong Kong goes with Miyowa for IM

Mobile operator 3 Hong Kong, sister company to 3 (or is it Three?) UK, have launched Windows Live Messenger using a turnkey solution from Miyowa.

The MoveMessenger solution provides a tiny (60k) Java J2ME instant messenger client, which is compatible with more than 300 handsets and complies with existing standards including Jabber and Wireless Village. It also includes a feature called EcoLife, which aims to save the handset battery during usage.

Amy Lung, Chief Operating Officer – Mobile of Hutchinson Telecom Hong Kong, said: “Miyowa has proven track record in delivering superb universal mobile instant messaging solution in Asia.  Leveraging the strong and reliable local support of Miyowa, we have achieved a fast and robust roll-out of Windows Live Messenger service for our i-mode customers.”