Starcomms now offers the Hisense C1110, a budget device that gives users access to the following online social networking services:

• Facebook
• Chat services
• Skype
• Twitter
• Google talk
• Yahoo messenger
• Hi5

Other specifications of the device include:

• Qwerty Keypad phone
• 2.4″ 320×240 TFT landscape LCD
• 1.3 mega pixel camera
• Bluetooth
• MP3/MP4 & FM radio
• 1000 phone contacts
• Speaker/Call recorder/Blacklists
• Mini-USB interface
• Supporting max 8GB micro-SD storage
• 1000mAh Battery

The C1110 is currently available for N9,999 from Starcomms. Users will need internet access subscription to enjoy those social networking services.

If interested, visit a Starcomms shop as soon as you can. There is an ongoing promo that gives you free 100 hours internet, plus a chance to win a 42” inch TV.

In addition to making it possible for subscribers to tweet via SMS on its network, Starcomms has also launched a Facebook and Hi5 service that works via SMS.

To get going, simply send ‘STAR’ to 33397. Cost is N8/SMS.

Subscribers can also get their Friends’ wall updates on Facebook by sending ‘FB upd’ to the same number, 33397. Same tariff.