MWC 2010: Efficient Mobile Data services needed

Momail has just returned from another busy Mobile World Congress with many new ideas, new contacts and very constructive partner meetings. We're now even more excited for what is in store in 2010!

One of the more prevelant themes of the week was the need for more efficient mobile data services. Everyone from AT&T, to RIM, to even Facebook, were highlighting the need, and requesting solutions. It's clearly an interesting change given that just a few years ago operators were more concerned about increasing data usage, at a high cost to consumers, than making it more efficient. Now, with the advent of data intensive handsets such as the iPhone and Nexus One, they finally realize the need to better manage their infrastructure.

Of course, Momail has always known this time would come, and has been focused on efficient data delivery since day 1. While we can't claim that Momail can solve all the data issues, if more mobile customers used Momail (or Momail's technology) in place of their current email providers, it could clearly help operators and handset operators in their quest for more efficient data services!

Momail to the rescue!

The talk at CTIA last week in San Diego highlighted the increasing amount of mobile data customers are using. For those in the digital industry, this is a great development. However, it's a mixed blessing for the operators. There is more and more discussion about the need for more bandwidth at the operator level - and popularity of handsets like the iPhone and its competitors are only highlighting this issue.

But what if more operators and end customers used Momail? Well, as Momail reduces the amount of data used by its customers by an average of 86%, simple logic leads one to believe Momail can help lighten the load for operators and consumers alike.

Momail reduced data 88% during first half of 2009

As followers of Momail know well, Momail saves money for its users by reducing the amount data used thanks to its patented optimizition technology. During the first half of 2009 (Jan-June), the amount of data received by our users mobile handsets averaged only 12% of original size of the mails received. By minimizing the amount of data used, Momail users both save money, and experience faster download and retrieval of mail on their handsets.

Since Momail's patented technology is based within our server, there are no restrictions due to handset model or operating system for whom can take advantage of its benefits. Currently, Momail works on over 1400 different handset models in the market today, from the advanced smartphones like the iPhone to basic consumer handsets.

If you haven't tried Momail yet, check it out at www.momail.com and tell us what you think!

Push Alternative to Mobile Me

Momail: Push-Maildienst.

Einen kostenlosen, interessanten Push-Maildienst bietet das in Schweden ansässige Unternehmen. In wenigen Minuten ist ein Mail-Account bei dem Provider eingerichtet. Die Auswahl von Handyhersteller und Modell klappt einfach und reibungslos. Der Kunde bekommt eine Mailadresse beim Anbieter und kann dann von seinem iPhone aus die Konten aller Mail-Accounts, die er sonst noch hat, abfragen.

Alle Mails landen in einem Posteingang auf dem iPhone. Momail "weiß", an welchen Account eine Mail gegangen ist, falls Sie eine Antwort schreiben, wird der richtige Account automatisch als Absender genutzt. Momail ist nicht unbedingt die Lösung für Geschäftskunden, aber ein klasse Ansatz, wenn man seine privaten Mail-Accounts unterwegs alle im Griff haben und eingehende Mails automatisch bekommen will.

From the magazine iPhoneWelt

Top 10 Handsets of Momail Users - March 2009

Even through manufacturers released quite a few new phone models since the New Year, the most popular handsets of Momail users remained rather steady when March figures are compared to January. The state of the economy could be one cause as users hold onto their current models, and upgrade them with services such as Momail instead.

The top handsets of Momail's European customers in March are:

1. Apple iPhone 3G
2. Nokia E71
3. Nokia N95
4. Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
5. Nokia 6300
6. Samsung F480
7. SonyEricsson K800i
8. Nokia 6500 Slide
9. SonyEricsson C905
10. SonyEricsson C902

Why Momail is not on the iPhone App Store

While in Barcelona at the Mobile World Congress last week, I was often asked if Momail was on the iPhone App Store. As Momail works quite well on the iPhone, one might think it would be a natural fit. However, the answer is no. The reasons for this include:

- Momail is not an application, it works off the native email platform present within most handsets, including the iPhone. Therefore, to use Momail, you just go to Mail -> Settings -> Add Account -> Other, and follow the directions here.

- Momail works better than Apple's native email application. Not only does Momail optimize email to minimize the amount of data used, but we handle more types of attachments, everything from graphics to vcs files, as well as "collect" multiple webmail accounts into one.

So, to borrow Apple's own tagline, "Think Different", and try Momail on your iPhone. Check it out at www.momail.com, and tell us what you think!

Top 10 Handsets of Momail Users

During the January 2009, the preferred handsets of Momail users were:

1. Apple iPhone
2. Nokia N95
3. Nokia E71
4. SonyEricsson K800i
5. Nokia 6300
6. LG KU990 Viewty
7. Samsung F480
8. SonyEricsson C905
9. SonyEricsson C902
10. Nokia 6500 Slide

iPhone continues to lead the pack, as it has for the last number of months. According to our users, Momail is preferred over Apple's own email application due to the ease and ability to handle Hotmail and attachments. SonyEricsson's C905 is new to the list - having just been released late last year. As shown by this list, even owners of "media" handsets are interested in having email easily on their phones.

RIM sees increase in consumer mobile email

RIM, whose Blackberry handsets have become synonymous with mobile email in the enterprise field, is currently experiencing a strong uptake of their products in the consumer space. Per a recent presentation by Martin Thyssen at the Kista Mobile Showcase, RIM's Q2 2008 numbers showed that 40% of their subscribers are now non-enterprise, and more than 60% of their new subscribers are private / non-enterprise.

Needless to say, new handset models from Blackberry as well as the Apple iPhone, Samsung Omnia, and Nokia's Ovi project among others are helping to raise awareness of the ease of access consumer email accounts on mobiles. Soon email with be as easily accessible on mobiles as it is on the web.