Alltel Wireless, announced the introduction of Alltel Avatars, a 3D
animated MMS greeting service that allows users to choose from an
extensive library of pre-produced greetings or allows them to use
templates to create their own greeting using 3D avatars, photos, voice
and more.
Greetings are available starting at only 99 cents, with hundreds of
cards to choose from at launch. The service also provides users with the
ability to add emoticons, personal audio tracks, and personal digital
signatures to their messages. In addition, users can create an animated
image from their photos, combine it with their typed or audio message
and send to mobile devices or e-mail.
cards to choose from at launch. The service also provides users with the
ability to add emoticons, personal audio tracks, and personal digital
signatures to their messages. In addition, users can create an animated
image from their photos, combine it with their typed or audio message
and send to mobile devices or e-mail.
"Taking messaging beyond simple text, the
introduction of 3D avatars represents the next evolution of wireless
communications," said Craig Kirkland, vice
president of messaging and voice services for Alltel Wireless. "The
vast level of personalization offered to our customers via Alltel
Avatars provides them with a new vehicle to express their emotions,
style and personality."
introduction of 3D avatars represents the next evolution of wireless
communications," said Craig Kirkland, vice
president of messaging and voice services for Alltel Wireless. "The
vast level of personalization offered to our customers via Alltel
Avatars provides them with a new vehicle to express their emotions,
style and personality."
Alltel Avatars is powered by Vidiator ( www.vidiator.com),
a leading 3G mobile multimedia platform provider and its Xend
3D hosted platform.
a leading 3G mobile multimedia platform provider and its Xend
3D hosted platform.
Unique avatar-based content that Alltel is launching includes branded
greeting card content, personalized greetings created using consumers'
own photos, advertising campaigns and corporate communications. Alltel
Avatars is available to any Alltel MMS subscriber with a video enabled
handset that can play 3GP files.