Telekom Malaysia launches WAP services based on Motorola platform

Communications carrier Telekom Malaysia has launched advanced wireless Internet services based on Motorola Mobile Internet Exchange (MIX) 130 platform solution. The introduction of the MIX technology means the carrier will be able to offer its cellular customers multiple wireless services using the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Mobile banking, and e-commerce.

Telekom Malaysia operates two types of two cellular networks: a GSM 1800 digital network and an AMPS/DAMPS network. Both will use the WAP-enabled MIX platform, with help of Telekom Multimedia (TMM). TMM is a division within Telekom Malaysia, which currently offers Internet and other advanced multimedia services to Malaysian consumers.

The first phase of the wireless services introduction will begin with TMM's offering of many WAP-based information services (a wide variety of local and international content), personal information management (PIM), and e-mail services. The second phase is intended to include the addition of e-banking and e-shopping. The third phase will bring voice-based access to information and services using VoxML (running on the MIX platform).

The MIX communications platform enables carriers to offer Internet access as well as integrated data and enhanced voice capabilities that bring mobile consumers the information they desire over the device or user interface of their choice. A wireless Internet end-to-end solution, MIX is a feature server of Motorola's Aspira architecture. Comprised of servers, gateways, software applications, and content, the platform supports a host of software applications. It is an open and scalable communications platform for network operators, service providers, and enterprises.

Edited by Ellen Jensen