The service called TexTalk uses technology from TeleMessage, a U.S.A. � based company, to convert text messages to voice for delivery to landline phones. Senders get back a text message advising whether the message was received by someone, went to voicemail, or was not delivered at all. The recipient can choose to send a voice reply to the TexTalk message in which event, a reply notification is sent as a text message prompting the bmobile customer to dial a 958 XXXX number to listen to the reply.

Using TexTalk is easy. The sender simply types a text message and inputs the fixed line number (including country code - e.g. 8769269700) to which the message is to be sent, and then press the send button. TexTalk messages will cost $2.50 per message; and to listen to a reply will cost $1.50. �We are committed to providing bmobile and fixed line customers with dynamic and integrated telecommunications solutions�, says Patrick Gillings, SVP Marketing for Cable & Wireless Jamaica. �Soon we will be expanding this to deliver text messages to fixed line phones in the United States and the wider Caribbean, and other areas where Telemessage has partnerships.�

According to Mark Carlin, VP of Business Development for TeleMessage, �this service bridges the gap between those that text and those that do not. It expands the market for Cable & Wireless to involve all fixed line phone users which will help increase the text message traffic and involve more people in text messaging.�

About TeleMessage:
TeleMessage is a global company with headquarters in Boston and offices in the Netherlands and Israel. Using state-of-the-art technology, TeleMessage provides universal messaging and communication services envisioning a world of personal connectivity linking the wired and wireless. Its Universal Messaging Services enables users to initiate and send messages containing voice, text or images from a Web or WAP site and from any fixed or mobile phone. Messages can be sent, received and forwarded to any device ranging from an ordinary landline phone or fax to e-mail, mobile, SMS, ICQ or pager. It supports multiple languages, text to speech conversion, e-mail notification, unlimited SMS length, and direct reply to SMS capabilities, all illustrating the uniqueness of the service. Visit us at www.telemessage.com.