Mobile dating finds Cambodia

A new mobile dating and networking service called Chibi, designed to be used by even rural Cambodians, has made an agreement with Smart Mobile to enable anyone with a mobile phone to inexpensively meet and send messages to potential love interests. Australian David Wilkie and his Khmer wife Mara Kheam describe Chibi as a Cambodian company that appeals to people who don’t have internet access and the social networking that goes with it. “This gives a dating service to people who don’t have internet. All they need is a mobile phone, even a feature phone to connect with someone. We cater to Cambodians and the idea is for Cambodians to find an easy way to meet each other,” Wilkie said. Founded by Wilkie, 28, of Melbourne, Chibi was introduced at Startup Weekend Cambodia last September after Wilkie made his pitch at the event and won the competition. …

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