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News
Issue #2002 - 36
(September 2002)
(Updated Sep.
25, 2002)
APPLICATIONS
& APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
Virtual
Wave, Airbiquity Offer Wireless Location-Based Services
Consumers
in the U.S. and Canada can have access to roadside assistance, trip
planning, reservation services, location-based directory assistance,
short messaging, e-mail and turn-by-turn navigation based on the
caller's GPS-pinpointed location using Virtual Wave's RoadStar GPS
service. Customers use the RoadStar service by clipping on a GPS
Accessory from Airbiquity to their cell phones. The accessory is
compatible with over 30 different Nokia-brand phone models. The
device allows users to "fix" their position via satellite
with the push of a button, and send the location data over the
wireless voice channel to RoadStar GPS's call center. The RoadStar
GPS service is available in three packages and price levels:
RoadStar Basic for $6.95 per month, RoadStar SMS for $3.95 per
month, and RoadStar Deluxe for $17.95 per month.
Source:
Instant Messaging Planet
For more information: www.instantmessagingplanet.com
and http://www.roadstargps.com
MobileInfo Comments and Advisory: This
service will be useful to consumers without being tied to telematics
service from auto manufacturers. When you are not in a car equipped
with Telematics, Roadstar service is very useful.
Note: This news release may contain forward-looking statements. Readers should take appropriate caution in
developing plans utilizing these products, services and technology
architectures. All trademarks used in this summary are
the property of their respective owners.
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