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VentureBeat released a nice write-up on Shorthand.

Senior Editor of VentureBeat, Anthony Ha, begins his review with the question, "Smartphone applications are perhaps the hottest area for startups nowadays, but what about people who don’t have a mobile data plan?"

He couldn't be more spot on. According to a recent Nielsen Report, nearly 2/3 of teens don't have data, yet it seems that all we see advertised is 3G this and 4G that.  Thanks, VentureBeat, for the reminder that you don't necessarily need a data plan to get mobile data.

To see the VentureBeat article, click here.

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Happy new year!  While much of the world has been enjoying the holidays with family and hopefully some rest, Shorthand has been busy. We've expanded in both our Brazilian and Indian markets. Now, more users have access to more SMS Apps, and still no data charges. Here's a taste of what we've been up... 

• Shorthand and MTV Brasil launched MTV Movel Turbinado por Shorthand (if you’re not up on your Portuguese:  “MTV Mobile powered by Shorthand”) in Brazil.   MTV is advertising on TV, web and wap. Our Brazilian users are loving it! New launches in Brazil are coming soon, so get ready.
• Shorthand is now available for FREE download on the Reliance app store in India! Free download + Free SMS Apps = Mobile Bliss.
• Not to mention, we're now available on your favorite app stores, like GetJar and Mobile9. 

So no matter where you are this winter season, Shorthand will be there, offering you the freedom of the mobile internet without a data plan.

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Nominees for the Mobile Excellence Awards were announced and Shorthand is a finalist for Best Mobile Service.  Among the competition are DirecTV, Location Labs and Opera.  We're stoked that our little green bunny is getting some recognition for delivering the Internet to phones without a data plan.  Let's hope that having a rabbit's foot built right into our mascot is all the luck we need to win this award.  Winners will be announced on December 6, 2010 at Paramount Studios in LA. 

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