Given the popularity of Second Life, it was only a matter of time before the 3-D virtual world arrived on cell phones. Vollee, a company that has figured out how to stream PC games to mobile phones, announced that beta trials for its mobile version of the Second Life Grid platform will open in May 2008.

The Vollee Second Life service lets residents explore, interact and communicate online via their 3G enabled phone. Of course, the movement is done via the keypad after a logging in. Even new players can take a dip in Second Life via the same connection.

"What we have developed is a service which, for the first time, allows you to access a rich persistent virtual 3-D world the way it is supposed to be experienced on your phone," said Martin Dunsby, CEO, Vollee. "This is a true 'before and after moment' in which mobile is living up to its potential in serving as an always on, connected platform."

"For Linden Lab, this represents an intuitive way to extend the reach and accessibility of the Second Life Grid platform," said Chris Mahoney, Business Deveopment Manager, Linden Lab. "This is a great way for Second Life Residents to stay connected to their friends, business and experiences in-world, wherever they are."

The company's proprietary solution lets mobile users scale down massively multiplayer online role-playing games to mobile devices and the technology also optimizes the experience based on screen size and bandwidth.

Of course, Second Life citizens can pre-register for the mobile beta trials at www.vollee.com/secondlife.