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IP: Microsoft, Nextel make Web deal
From: Dave Farber <farber () cis upenn edu>
Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 16:55:36 -0400
RESTON, Va. (AP) - Software giant Microsoft Corp. announced Monday that it is taking the next step toward delivery of wireless services by investing $600 million in Nextel Communications Inc. The partnership will provide Nextel customers access to the MSN network of customized Internet services even when they are away from their computers. The services are expected to include e-mail, which can be delivered and retrieved via a variety of devices; calendars and address books, which can be maintained on line or by phone; and a host of other Web-based services, including timed and triggered notifications of stock quotes, sports results and other information. See http://www.infobeat.com/stories/cgi/story.cgi?id=2559493649-1ff
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