118 218 INTRODUCES SMS Q&A SERVICE IN FRANCE

France-based DQ provider 118 218 has launched a text message based Q&A service called “Tout sur Tout.” The service aims to answer any kind of questions on any topic, including directory based queries. Users can SMS their questions to 118 218 and expect to receive a response within 3 minutes. The questions are handled by 118 218 call center operators who draw answers from the web, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and content provided by partners. The service is accessible from all mobile operators in France and is priced at € 0.50 per question, chargeable only if an answer is found. -Smarajit Dasgupta