Carriers line up for Microsoft's push e-mail
eWeek | at | by Mike
Microsoft on Feb. 13 announced partnerships with several wireless carriers to deliver push e-mail capability for mobile devices, a move which is designed to compete with Research in Motion's BlackBerry platform.
Microsoft's announcement could not be timed better, coming in the midst of a lawsuit that threatens to shut down BlackBerry service in the United States.
But industry observers say Microsoft's offering may not be advanced enough for corporate customers.
Wireless carriers Cingular Wireless, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone on Feb. 13 all announced a free Feature Pack upgrade that enables push e-mail for customers who have devices that run Microsoft's Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system.