New Telstra Service Simplifies Messaging

Telstra will now allow users to combine email, voicemail, picture messaging, SMS, and multimedia communications in one online and mobile service.

Called MyConnect, this new service aims to break down the traditional barriers between multiple messaging systems, allowing users to manage their phone messages and emails from any mobile phone or online.

Group Managing Director, Telstra Consumer, David Moffatt said, “With MyConnect, customers have access to a truly integrated mobile and online messaging system. Sending email on your Next G mobile phone is now as simple as sending an SMS – using a single messaging folder for easy access.”

“When a customer receives a picture message on their mobile phone and they are sitting at their PC using the internet, they can view the message on their computer screen in MyInbox. Similarly, if they’re out and about, they can still receive important emails on their Next G handset,” he added.

MyConnect includes three new integrated services:

• MyInbox – an online message, contact and calendar management centre where customers can access email, picture messaging, voicemail and videomail as well as send SMS, MMS and email – no subscription costs and access included in your Telstra or BigPond membership/plans.
• MyEmail – provides access to up to five existing email accounts plus alerts of incoming mail on compatible Telstra Next G mobile handsets – $7 per month.
• MySync – automatic daily backup of contacts from compatible Next G mobiles to a secure on-line website, and synchronisation with MyInbox – just $3 per month.

MyConnect hosts all your MyInbox and other synchronised information in an online server, kept secure on Telstra’s networks.

It is available now for Telstra Next G, BigPond and Telstra.com customers.

See: www.telstra.com