India has become the first Asian country where Google has launched its Google SMS beta service. Users can now get local information (read: movie timings, restaurants, hospitals etc.) via SMS. The service has been launched in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad and Google has tied up with 5 operators to provide the service – Airtel, Reliance, BSNL, BPL and Aircel.
Users will be charged anywhere between 80 paise – 3 Rs. per SMS, depending on the operator.
via ET
