Update2: The formal announcement of Way2SMS acquiring 160by2 will be made on January 3rd, as mentioned by Raju Vanapala (Founder & CEO of Way2SMS).
Update: 160by2 is using Way2SMS’ zedo channel for advertising on its site and all details (as mentioned in the post below) clearly points that 160by2 has been acquired by Way2SMS.
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We have been hearing this rumor for the last 4 weeks that Way2SMS is in talks to acquire 160by2 (or some of its properties) and while we don’t publish rumors without verifying data (independently), take a look at domain ownership of 160by2.us:
The whois.net data for 160by2.us (which is 160by2.com’s property) shows the following:
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Name Server: NS1.WAY2DNS.NET
Name Server: NS2.WAY2DNS.NET
Administrative Contact Name: Suresh Uppalapati (works for Way2SMS: link 1, 2)
Contact address is same as the HQ address of Way2Online (parent company of Way2SMS).
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Till today morning, Way2Online.net had a link to 160by2.us on its site but has been removed now.
Aside, 160by2 recently launched its new design which is way2similar to way2sms’ site. Take a look yourself (notice similarity in design blocks)
Way2SMS and 160by2 Design - Way2Similar
Update:
Take a look at 160by2.com source code and here is what you see:
160by2 ad Using Way2SMS's Zedo Channel
160by2 is using Way2SMS’ zedo channel for advertising – that pretty much confirms the acquisition news [Q.E.D].
Way2SMS, if you notice has been among the top 25 sites in India (source:Alexa)
