MXit

MXit (pronounced "mix it") is a free instant messaging software application developed in South Africa that runs on GPRS/3G mobile phones and on PCs. It allows the user to send and receive one-on-one text and multimedia messages to and from other users, as well as in general chat rooms. MXit also supports connection to other instant messagers such as MSN Messenger, ICQ and Google Talk. MXit does not charge for one-on-one messages, but has a number of pay-services, including chatrooms.

MXit has a registered userbase of over 11 million, about 17 million log-ons per day and over 250 million messages sent and received per day. The application is distributed internationally and used by users in over 120 countries daily, but the bulk of its userbase is in South Africa and Indonesia with fast growth in 123 other countries. In January 2007, media giant Naspers acquired a 30% stake in the company for an undisclosed amount.