Nokia and Telefónica announced an agreement under which the mobile operator will offer Nokia Messaging push email service to its users in Spain.
Those not familiar with Nokia Messaging should know the following (from the press release):
Nokia Messaging simplifies the mobilization of email. This new solution allows the easy access and use of multiple email accounts, by simplifying the process and removing complex steps. Push technology ensures the quick delivery of emails directly to the mobile phone. Nokia Messaging is compatible with thousands of Internet service providers (ISPs), like with terra.es and telefonica.net. The service allows users to set-up, access and use personal inboxes in a quick and easy way. The service will be provided via a flat and affordable rate for Telefonica customers.
Commenting on the announcement, Nokia Iberia’s Marieta del Rivero said: “In Spain, there are more than 15 million active personal email accounts, so there is tremendous potential for the number of users that can leverage this service. The objective is to bring mobile email to the masses and make it accessible to the largest number of users possible.”
My comment – if the service roll-out goes as planned and people dig the idea, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the two companies start offering the service to other markets where Telefónica operates.