Tokiva Offers IM-To-Call Service

Tokiva said that it is introducing an IM-To-Call service on its open mobile communications platform.

Tokiva noted that its IM-To-Call service is available on leading instant messaging systems, including MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, AOL Messenger, and GTalk.

Without downloading any software, the company noted, registered users receive an invitation to add Tokiva to their IM buddy lists, and simply IM Tokiva to call. Tokiva calls back to the user's land line or mobile phone, and immediately connects the user to the desired number. Using Tokiva can save up to 90 percent of normal call costs, because the calls are carried by Tokiva's global VoIP network that has a footprint in over 185 countries.

"Tokiva users tend to be on IM systems all the time. Tokiva IM-To-Call service is a natural extension to what the IM users are already doing -- communicating in real time with their friends worldwide," commented Tong Li, Founder and CEO of Tokiva Inc. "Tokiva is connecting text based IM systems with voice based phone networks in a simple yet powerful way."

Tokiva said that it has filed a patent on the enabling technology platform that currently supports MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, AOL Messenger, and GTalk.

Tokiva is a traveler's mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that provides value added communication services to global travelers.