MUMBAI: Reliance Communications has partnered with Microsoft to offer Windows mobile solution on Reliance‘s wireless networks

As per their tie up, Microsoft will offer its productivity solutions to Reliance customers including push email support, chat, photo-sharing, content back-up and other applications.

Reliance will offer the same as part of its post-paid and pre-paid offerings.

The telecommunication company has rolled out a data plan offering a data download of 200 MB for Rs 95 per month for customers using Windows Mobile phones.

Said Reliance Wireless data business head Vrajesh Shelat, "The tie-up with Microsoft is part of Reliance‘s overall strategy to strengthen our market share in the fast growing Smartphone segment. By offering the Windows Mobile Solution, we will be able to address a wider customer base in this segment."

The tie-up also enables customers to access more than 20,000 applications, including Microsoft My Phone that allows users to access, manage and back up their personal information.

"This is a one of a kind partnership between Reliance Communications and Microsoft that underscores the importance of the mobile software in delivering an unmatched user experience," said Microsoft India director for communications and media segment Amajit Gupta.