Microsoft Targets Developing World with Live ID for Mobile - Rmail
Posted by elveston priory at 8:29 pm
Microsoft's Live ID team is launching the ability for users to sign up for a Live ID using their mobile device. While this might not seem like a big deal for those of us with 24×7 Internet access through our PCs, the idea behind the project is to increase the Windows Live presence in developing regions of the world where the cell phone is a user's primary means to connect to the Web.
Major target markets for the service include China, India, and Brazil. The service will be available in 33 languages and 70 different countries according to Phil Holden of the Live ID team.
The sign up process is designed to work with the existing mobile browser on your phone, and will be bundled with some Microsoft partners, including Windows Live for Nokia. Holden has provided some screenshots on his blog of how it looks:
User comment: By: Adam Ostrowa cell phone with a data plan is still considerably cheaper than a PC with Internet access though - plus, it serves another obvious purpose - calling, which, some of these developing nations don't take for granted yet.
User comment: By: Palin NingthoujamThis seems a smart initiative but the reasoning seem a bit odd. I couldn't resist wondering that most of those in India who use cellphones to access the Internet are those section of people who can afford good quality phones and spend a lot on their mobile phone bills- like corporate executives, businessmen, etc.- but these people have access to the Internet anyways. But it's worth a wait and watch.
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