From a technical point of view, there's no reason why subscribers of different mobile networks shouldn't communicate with one another through the service, Rahav said.

CNN: AOL brings instant messenger to mobile phones

MessageVine develops own-brand instant messaging services for mobile phone operators that enable them to build a community of desktop and mobile messaging users, according to the company's Vice President of International Operations, Amit Rahav.

CNN: AOL brings instant messenger to mobile phones