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News
Issue #2003 - 14
(April 2003)
(Updated Apr.
23, 2003)
APPLICATION SOLUTIONS &
APPLICATION
DEVELOPMENT
SARS Updates Via Text Messaging
Hong Kong wireless provider Sunday Communications announced subscribers can receive SARS updates via their mobile phone. Users punch in a three-digit number and receive a text message indicating if they are near any buildings where SARS victims lived or worked. The information is obtained from a daily list released by the Health Department. Subscribers pay the cost of a one-minute local phone call, anywhere between 6.4-16 U.S. cents. (Source: Dow Jones Newswire, Associated Press, BBC)
Source: CTIA News
MobileInfo Comments and Advisory: While
we would like the accuracy of the information in public safety
context to be certified by public health agencies and not generate
public scare, this does show that SMS can be applied in very
interesting and useful ways.
Note: This news release may contain
forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933 and section 21E of Securities Exchange act of
1934 in USA. Similar provisions exist in other countries. There is no
assurance that the stipulated plans of vendors will be implemented.
MobileInfo does not warrant the authenticity of the information.
Readers should take appropriate caution in developing plans utilizing
these products, services and technology architectures. All
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