Bebo is to push its online social network offering to mobile phone users on the back of a new deal with Intercasting Corp.

Some 40 million bebo.com site users will now be available produce and share content on their mobiles through the Anthem platform.

The new mobile application will allow them to view photos, send and receive messages, post comments and search profiles.

Bebo recently signed a deal with T-mobile in the UK where it has an existing partnership with operator Orange. In Ireland, Bebo is currently partnered with O2.

VP Business Development & Marketing, Bebo, Ziv Navoth, said that the partnership would benefit members by giving them access to the site anytime, anywhere.

He added, “We are constantly looking for ways to enhance our users experience and increasing our mobile offering will create a greater platform for self-expression for Bebo users.“

Intercasting currently works with wireless carriers such as 3 UK, Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile and Sprint to provide web-based community and social networking sites for subscribers through its Anthem platform.

Bebo’s announcement comes hot on the heels of Yahoo, who have just launched oneConnect, a tool that links mobile users with social networks.

Features include, the capability for users to integrate activity from popular social networks, professional networks, and communities into their address book, keeping it in sync.

Consumers will also be able to view status updates, photo uploads, and the recent activity of contacts across all their networks.

Recently it was revealed that Facebook is in talks with Nokia about developing a similar mobile social network platform.

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