Nimbuzz has launched a Ping service which can deliver offline chat messages as SMS, or offline short messages, to the users of non-smartphones. Nimbuzz's push-notification service delivers messages free of charge up to a certain number on low-end Internet-enabled phones too. The company claims the Ping feature works well, for instance, on almost all type of Symbian-based phones, without draining the battery life. Majority of India's current installed base of phones runs of Symbian. If used wisely, Ping may also act like a replacement for SMS, thereby reducing the communication costs.
In India, Aircel and Idea are the first to roll out Nimbuzz Ping. Users can activate the service by registering their mobile number under the Nimbuzz Ping settings, or via the operators' websites.
