South Korean mobile operators SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus have introduced an upgraded text messaging service available on Samsung smartphones. The platform is called ‘Chatting+’ and is based on Rich Communication Services (RCS). LG Electronics plans to launch RCS-compatible devices later this year to join the platform, the three mobile operators said. SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus plan to initially offer the service free of charge, with no data deduction.
Samsung smartphone users who install the new service will be able to send and receive short and multimedia messages up to 2,700 characters in Korean language and 4,000 characters in English. Service users will be able to include up to 100 participants in a group chat, as well as transfer files that are up to 100 MB and transfer money.
SK Telecom launched a RCS messaging service for Samsung smartphones in January. SK Telecom then said its new messaging service expands functions, though it does not require users to install new applications or subscribe to additional services. Service users can send high-resolution photos or short video clips with less than five-megabyte capacity to other users. Customers can also share photos, videos, music files and documents with 100-megabyte capacity.
