Extending its leadership as the nation's largest Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) provider, Sprint announced today that it is offering more choice and flexibility for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community through enhancements to Sprint IP Relay and Sprint Video Relay Service.
Today, Sprint IP Relay, an Internet relay service, launched a more user-friendly layout, a shorter Web address and faster user connectivity. On Nov. 1, Sprint launched two new Video Relay Service (VRS) enhancements to support sign language users, Sprint VRS Voice Carry Over (VCO) and Spanish VRS, and extended its VRS hours to 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
"Sprint continually strives to augment its relay services to better meet customer needs and make them easier to use," said Mike Ligas, director of Sprint Relay. "With the enhancements to Sprint IP Relay and Video Relay Services - two already popular assistive services, Sprint Relay is now more accessible to more people with more options for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community."
Sprint IP Relay
Sprint IP Relay is a free service that allows people who are deaf or hard of hearing to enjoy the ease of communicating with hearing individuals from any computer without having to use traditional TTY equipment.
The new Web site, www.SprintIP.com, offers convenient new features for customers as they use Sprint IP Relay, such as:
- Resizable windows to better manage multiple views on the computer screen
- Expansion to other browsers, such as Netscape and FireFox
- Ability to store user preferences, such as font sizes and colors
- Availability on other operating systems, including Mac computers
Sprint VRS VCO and Spanish VRS
Sprint VRS VCO allows a deaf or hard-of-hearing user, who prefers to voice for themselves, to speak directly to their party while a video interpreter signs what the hearing person is saying. Based on the VCO user's communication preference, the video interpreter will use American Sign Language, English-based Sign Language or an English-based Sign Language (close up) option for those that benefit from speech reading to process their VRS call.
Through Spanish VRS, video interpreters can now translate sign language to spoken Spanish and vice versa. Operating hours for Spanish VRS are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday.
Sprint VRS, now available any time day or night, enables users who use sign language to communicate via videoconferencing with a video interpreter through the Internet. The interpreter relays the signed conversation over a standard phone in real time to the hearing caller. By using sign language over the full-motion video, the sign language user can communicate in their natural language and convey facial expression and cues to ensure nothing gets lost in the translation. The sign language user needs a videophone with a television or a Web cam with a computer.
For more information on Sprint Video Relay Service, visit www.sprintvrs.com . To access VRS VCO and Spanish VRS:
- Videophone users: SprintVRSvco.tv or Spanish.sprintvrs.tv
- Web cam users: Sprintvrs.com and click on VCO or Spanish
In addition, on Nov. 15 the company announced that Verizon Delaware has awarded a three-year TRS contract to Sprint to provide assistive communications services for deaf and hearing or speech-impaired customers. Effective Dec. 31, Sprint will replace AT&T as Delaware's official provider of TRS. With the Delaware contract win, Sprint now offers relay services through an intelligent platform in 32 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, New Zealand and to the federal government.
Sprint Relay Portfolio of Services
Sprint has more than 15 years of experience in providing relay services to persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind, or who have a speech disability to communicate with hearing persons on the phone. Sprint's experience in the field provides the assurance that all Sprint Relay services will meet or exceed Federal Communications Commission requirements for telecommunications relay services (TRS). Relay service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with no restrictions on the number of calls placed or call length. For more information, visit www.sprintrelay.com .
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Monday, November 21, 2005
Motorola and Skype today announced the first Skype-certified Bluetooth headset solution in America, the Motorola Wireless Internet Calling Kit. Availa
Sprint Nextel has announced that it has agreed to pay US$3.4 Billion and assume US$900 Million in debt to acquire one of its affiliates, Alamosa Holdings Inc. Alamosa Holdings is one of several affiliates that had filed suit against the company since Sprint and Nextel merged earlier this year.
Alamosa had been the largest of the Sprint affiliate partner before the merger.
The deal is still subject to Alamosa shareholder and other regulatory approvals before it is final.
Alamosa had been the largest of the Sprint affiliate partner before the merger.
The deal is still subject to Alamosa shareholder and other regulatory approvals before it is final.
Motorola Bluetooth Internet Calling Kit for Skype Service
Motorola and Skype today announced the first Skype-certified Bluetooth headset solution in America, the Motorola Wireless Internet Calling Kit. Available at 3,500 RadioShack stores nationwide, the Motorola Wireless Internet Calling Kit enables Skype users to experience the freedom of wireless while making free, unlimited voice calls over the Internet.
Comprised of a Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset and PC850 PC Adapter, the Motorola Wireless Internet Calling Kit also includes 30 free SkypeOut minutes so users can make Skype calls to mobile and landline phones without additional charges. To experience wireless communications, users plug in the Motorola PC850 PC Adapter to equip traditional laptops and PCs with Bluetooth technology, load the required software onto the PC and follow a simple, step-by-step procedure to establish the cordless connection between the PC and Motorola H500 headset.
The Motorola Wireless Internet Calling Kit is the latest offering from Motorola and Skype. Leveraging Motorola's strength in seamless mobility, advanced technologies, devices and accessories along with Skype's rapidly-growing global user base and rich voice and messaging communication tools, the companies aim to provide greater connectivity options and access for Skype's more than 66 million registered worldwide users.
"Motorola and Skype are combining the power of Internet telephony with Bluetooth technology, redefining the ways that consumers can stay in touch," said Bruce Hawver, vice president and general manager, Motorola, Inc., Companion Products. "Multi-taskers will be impressed with the streamlined communications, using the Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset for either wire-free mobile or Internet-based calls."
"By working with Motorola, we're delivering products that make Skype more accessible to consumers and businesses," said Niklas Zennstrom, Skype CEO and co-founder. "The Motorola Wireless Internet Calling Kit is the first Skype-recommended Bluetooth solution in America, reinforcing our mission to evolve the Skype solution beyond the desktop for on-the-go communications."
With up to approximately eight hours of talk time and a lightweight, ergonomic fit, the Motorola H500 empowers Skype users to embrace wireless connectivity for Internet calls - up to 30 feet away from a Bluetooth-enabled PC. Skype users can also have calls automatically forwarded to their compatible Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones when away from the PC and use the Motorola H500 Headset to wirelessly conduct cord-free conversations on their mobile phone.
The Skype Motorola Kit is available today at RadioShack and at the online Skype store, www.skype.com, for $99.99. For additional details on availability or pricing, please contact your local representative.
Comprised of a Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset and PC850 PC Adapter, the Motorola Wireless Internet Calling Kit also includes 30 free SkypeOut minutes so users can make Skype calls to mobile and landline phones without additional charges. To experience wireless communications, users plug in the Motorola PC850 PC Adapter to equip traditional laptops and PCs with Bluetooth technology, load the required software onto the PC and follow a simple, step-by-step procedure to establish the cordless connection between the PC and Motorola H500 headset.
The Motorola Wireless Internet Calling Kit is the latest offering from Motorola and Skype. Leveraging Motorola's strength in seamless mobility, advanced technologies, devices and accessories along with Skype's rapidly-growing global user base and rich voice and messaging communication tools, the companies aim to provide greater connectivity options and access for Skype's more than 66 million registered worldwide users.
"Motorola and Skype are combining the power of Internet telephony with Bluetooth technology, redefining the ways that consumers can stay in touch," said Bruce Hawver, vice president and general manager, Motorola, Inc., Companion Products. "Multi-taskers will be impressed with the streamlined communications, using the Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset for either wire-free mobile or Internet-based calls."
"By working with Motorola, we're delivering products that make Skype more accessible to consumers and businesses," said Niklas Zennstrom, Skype CEO and co-founder. "The Motorola Wireless Internet Calling Kit is the first Skype-recommended Bluetooth solution in America, reinforcing our mission to evolve the Skype solution beyond the desktop for on-the-go communications."
With up to approximately eight hours of talk time and a lightweight, ergonomic fit, the Motorola H500 empowers Skype users to embrace wireless connectivity for Internet calls - up to 30 feet away from a Bluetooth-enabled PC. Skype users can also have calls automatically forwarded to their compatible Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones when away from the PC and use the Motorola H500 Headset to wirelessly conduct cord-free conversations on their mobile phone.
The Skype Motorola Kit is available today at RadioShack and at the online Skype store, www.skype.com, for $99.99. For additional details on availability or pricing, please contact your local representative.
Linux Phones Get Standardized
Mon Nov 14, 2005 12:09 pm
The Linux Phone Standards (LiPS) Forum, a consortium of leading companies, has come together to accelerate the adoption of Linux in fixed, mobile and converged devices.
The primary goal of the LiPS Forum is to establish standards for the growing numbers of companies providing Linux-based technologies for mobile, fixed and converged telephony terminals. With the rapid increase of Linux's popularity in these markets, there is an increasing need for industry standards to avoid fragmentation and ensure interoperability of technologies from different vendors.
The LiPS Forum intends to support device manufacturers and operators in bringing to market Linux-based devices at a lower cost, while facilitating the programming and development process for software and semiconductor vendors. Additionally, the LiPS Forum plans to foster communication between the open source community and the telecom industry in order to drive market awareness.
Michael Kelley, senior vice president of engineering from PalmSource, commented, "Becoming a part of the LiPS Forum further demonstrates our belief in the potential of Linux and our plans to developing on Linux. We believe that by simplifying the adoption of Linux in fixed, mobile and converged devices, and working to ensure that they match the requirements of operators and consumers, the LiPS Forum will play an important part in making Linux a truly mass market proposition."
About the Linux Phone Standards Forum (LiPS)
The Linux Phone Standards (LiPS) Forum is a consortium of leading industry players formed to standardize the Linux-based services and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that most directly influence the development, deployment and interoperability of applications and user-level services.
The success of Linux in phones, as elsewhere, is reliant on standards that ensure interoperability and guard against fragmentation. To date, standardization efforts have focused on the important question of Linux kernel optimization to achieve improved boot time, power management, system footprint and other performance-related factors. But for mass-market telephony terminals, standards that enable key applications and services to be deployed with a high degree of interoperability are at least as important as performance characteristics. LiPS has been created to meet this need that is crucial for modern phones and thus complement current initiatives around Linux standardization.
The founding members are ARM, Cellon, Esmertec, France Telecom / Orange, FSM Labs, Huawei, Jaluna, MIZI Research, MontaVista Software, Open-Plug and PalmSource, Inc.
The Linux Phone Standards (LiPS) Forum, a consortium of leading companies, has come together to accelerate the adoption of Linux in fixed, mobile and converged devices.
The primary goal of the LiPS Forum is to establish standards for the growing numbers of companies providing Linux-based technologies for mobile, fixed and converged telephony terminals. With the rapid increase of Linux's popularity in these markets, there is an increasing need for industry standards to avoid fragmentation and ensure interoperability of technologies from different vendors.
The LiPS Forum intends to support device manufacturers and operators in bringing to market Linux-based devices at a lower cost, while facilitating the programming and development process for software and semiconductor vendors. Additionally, the LiPS Forum plans to foster communication between the open source community and the telecom industry in order to drive market awareness.
Michael Kelley, senior vice president of engineering from PalmSource, commented, "Becoming a part of the LiPS Forum further demonstrates our belief in the potential of Linux and our plans to developing on Linux. We believe that by simplifying the adoption of Linux in fixed, mobile and converged devices, and working to ensure that they match the requirements of operators and consumers, the LiPS Forum will play an important part in making Linux a truly mass market proposition."
About the Linux Phone Standards Forum (LiPS)
The Linux Phone Standards (LiPS) Forum is a consortium of leading industry players formed to standardize the Linux-based services and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that most directly influence the development, deployment and interoperability of applications and user-level services.
The success of Linux in phones, as elsewhere, is reliant on standards that ensure interoperability and guard against fragmentation. To date, standardization efforts have focused on the important question of Linux kernel optimization to achieve improved boot time, power management, system footprint and other performance-related factors. But for mass-market telephony terminals, standards that enable key applications and services to be deployed with a high degree of interoperability are at least as important as performance characteristics. LiPS has been created to meet this need that is crucial for modern phones and thus complement current initiatives around Linux standardization.
The founding members are ARM, Cellon, Esmertec, France Telecom / Orange, FSM Labs, Huawei, Jaluna, MIZI Research, MontaVista Software, Open-Plug and PalmSource, Inc.
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Extending the partnership with Apple, Motorola today announced the new RAZR V3i; featuring the popular slim handset with iTunes compatibility. Adding cutting-edge music capabilities thanks to the world's most popular music technology - iTunes music software - consumers have the fully loaded mobile multimedia package.
Delivering the ultimate combination of design and technology, beneath this sculpted metal exterior is a lean mean, globe-hopping machine. Modeled after the Motorola RAZR V3, the RAZR V3i has an updated and streamlined design, offering consumers a large internal color screen, quad-band technology and Bluetooth wireless technology. Adding new functionality to the sleek RAZR form, the RAZR V3i delivers an integrated 1.23-megapixel digital camera with a full screen view-finder, zoom, and video capture and playback.
"We wanted to evolve the Motorola RAZR without compromising the integrity and philosophy of the original design," said Leslie Dance, Corporate Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications.
The Motorola RAZR V3i is expected to be available in various regions in Q4 2005.
Moto Rolls Out RAZR Refresh
Motorola today announced a refresh and expansion of its RAZR V3 line of ultra-slim phones, including two new models and two new colors for the existing model.
RAZR V3i: Updated version of the V3 for GSM networks. New features include microSD card slot, iTunes music player, 1.23 megapixel camera with video capture, larger external display, and speaker-independent voice dialing.
RAZR V3c: RAZR for CDMA networks. Features include 1.3 megapixel camera, EV-DO high-speed data, Bluetooth, MP3 player, speakerphone, speaker-independent voice dialing BREW 3.1, and 30 MB of memory.
In addition, the company announced new pink and light-blue color variants of the existing RAZR V3. The V3i, V3c, and blue RAZRs are expected to launch before the end of the year. The pink RAZR will have limited availability in most markets.
Samsung Introduces New Slim Phones
Samsung today introduced 5 new slim phones for GSM and UMTS networks. All the models feature new "slim and wide" designs that allow phones to slip easily into pockets and still pack plenty of features. All the phones feature music playback, 1.3 MP cameras with video recording and Bluetooth. Only one of the models, the D820, is clearly aimed at the US. The D820 is a slider style phone with quad band GSM/GPRS (EDGE). It features a rotating 1.3 Megapixel camera, video recording including TV-out, mp3 and AAC playback, Bluetooth and a QVGA display. It also packs 73 MB of memory as well as a MicroSD slot in a form factor only 15 mm thick. In addition to a European version of this slider (the D800), Samsung also introduced 2 UMTS clamshell phones as well as a credit card sized GSM candybar called the P300 that is only 9 mm thick.
Samsung Reveals New US Lineup
Samsung showcased a slew of new phones for the US tonight at an event in New York City:
SGH-ZX10: Samsung's first 3G (WCDMA/UMTS) phone for Cingular. This compact clamshell phone also features quad-band GSM, a microSD memory card slot, MP3 player, swivel 1.3 megapixel camera with LED flash, streaming video playback, speakerphone, a large monochrome external display, and infrared. Available early next year.
SPH-A900: Ultra-thin (14.7 mm) clamshell CDMA phone for Sprint with EVDO high-speed data. Also features 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, and advanced speech recognition. Available by the end of this year.
SPH-A920: Clamshell CDMA music phone similar to the A950, but for Sprint. Features EVDO high-speed data, streaming video, MP3 player with external controls, microSD memory card slot, 1.3 megapixel camera with LED flash, PictBridge, Bluetooth, speakerphone, voice recognition (dictation), internal antenna, and dual color displays. Available by the end of this year.
SGH-T709: Thin slider phone for T-Mobile with Wi-Fi, EDGE, 1.3 megapixel camera, MP3 player, internal antenna, and speakerphone. Available 1st quarter 2006.
SCH-i830: An alternate version of the company's i730 CDMA Windows Mobile device with GSM in place of Wi-Fi, enabling global roaming, including GPRS data. Otherwise identical to the i730, including version 2003 of Windows Mobile for Pocket PC. Available by the end of this year. (not pictured)
SGH-D357: GSM clamshell with Push-To-Talk for Cingular. Also features Bluetooth, speakerphone, and speaker-independent voice dialing. Available this month, or pending launch of Cingular Push-To-Talk service. (not pictured)
Motorola V360 Debuts at T-Mobile
New Mobile Offers Impressive Range of Connectivity and Multimedia Features
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. and BELLEVUE, Wash., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Providing consumers with a new option for feature-rich mobile communications, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT), a global leader in wireless communications, and T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the on-shelf availability of the Motorola V360 at T-Mobile retail stores and authorized dealers, as well as online at http://www.t-mobile.com/ .
The sleek Motorola V360 offers advanced functionality and provides consumers with today's must-have mobile music, imaging and connectivity tools. Designed with EDGE (Enhanced Data for Global Evolution) technology for high- speed data connections, the Motorola V360 is an ideal device for enjoying the features and service benefits of T-Mobile's content offerings at even faster speeds.
"The Motorola V360 is a handset with broad appeal, filling the demand for a flip phone that provides a cutting-edge communication and entertainment experience," said Wayne White, vice president of sales for Motorola, Mobile Devices. "This handset supports Motorola's vision of bringing consumers the best in quality and functionality."
Michael Gallelli, director and head of product marketing, T-Mobile USA said, "Loaded with an easy-to-use music player, camera and Bluetooth(R) features, the Motorola V360 makes it simple for our customers to connect with the people, music and images that make up their daily lives, plus personalize their service with super-quick downloads* of ringtones and wallpaper."
Providing mobile consumers with an array of multimedia options, the Motorola V360 houses a Digital Audio Player for playing MP3 and AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) music files, a VGA camera, and video capture and playback. Complimenting the multimedia offerings, users will enjoy Bluetooth(R) wireless technology, optional expandable memory for additional music files and pictures and AOL, ICQ and Yahoo! Instant Messaging*.
Availability Information
The Motorola V360 is now available at T-Mobile retail stores, authorized dealers and online at http://www.t-mobile.com/ .
About Motorola
Motorola is a Fortune 100 global communications leader that provides seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks. In your home, auto, workplace and all spaces in between, seamless mobility means you can reach the people, things and information you need, on the go. Seamless mobility harnesses the power of technology convergence and enables smarter, faster, cost-effective and flexible communication. Motorola had sales of US $31.3 billion in 2004. For more information: http://www.motorola.com/ .
About T-Mobile USA Inc.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is a member of the T-Mobile International group, the mobile telecommunications subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG. T-Mobile USA's GSM/GPRS voice and data networks in the United States (including roaming and other agreements) reach more than 260 million people. In addition, T-Mobile operates the largest carrier grade, commercial wireless broadband network in the United States, providing Wi-Fi at more than 6,000 public locations throughout the country, and makes available access at more than 20,000 international roaming locations. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.t-mobile.com/ . T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG.
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. and BELLEVUE, Wash., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Providing consumers with a new option for feature-rich mobile communications, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT), a global leader in wireless communications, and T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the on-shelf availability of the Motorola V360 at T-Mobile retail stores and authorized dealers, as well as online at http://www.t-mobile.com/ .
The sleek Motorola V360 offers advanced functionality and provides consumers with today's must-have mobile music, imaging and connectivity tools. Designed with EDGE (Enhanced Data for Global Evolution) technology for high- speed data connections, the Motorola V360 is an ideal device for enjoying the features and service benefits of T-Mobile's content offerings at even faster speeds.
"The Motorola V360 is a handset with broad appeal, filling the demand for a flip phone that provides a cutting-edge communication and entertainment experience," said Wayne White, vice president of sales for Motorola, Mobile Devices. "This handset supports Motorola's vision of bringing consumers the best in quality and functionality."
Michael Gallelli, director and head of product marketing, T-Mobile USA said, "Loaded with an easy-to-use music player, camera and Bluetooth(R) features, the Motorola V360 makes it simple for our customers to connect with the people, music and images that make up their daily lives, plus personalize their service with super-quick downloads* of ringtones and wallpaper."
Providing mobile consumers with an array of multimedia options, the Motorola V360 houses a Digital Audio Player for playing MP3 and AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) music files, a VGA camera, and video capture and playback. Complimenting the multimedia offerings, users will enjoy Bluetooth(R) wireless technology, optional expandable memory for additional music files and pictures and AOL, ICQ and Yahoo! Instant Messaging*.
Availability Information
The Motorola V360 is now available at T-Mobile retail stores, authorized dealers and online at http://www.t-mobile.com/ .
About Motorola
Motorola is a Fortune 100 global communications leader that provides seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks. In your home, auto, workplace and all spaces in between, seamless mobility means you can reach the people, things and information you need, on the go. Seamless mobility harnesses the power of technology convergence and enables smarter, faster, cost-effective and flexible communication. Motorola had sales of US $31.3 billion in 2004. For more information: http://www.motorola.com/ .
About T-Mobile USA Inc.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is a member of the T-Mobile International group, the mobile telecommunications subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG. T-Mobile USA's GSM/GPRS voice and data networks in the United States (including roaming and other agreements) reach more than 260 million people. In addition, T-Mobile operates the largest carrier grade, commercial wireless broadband network in the United States, providing Wi-Fi at more than 6,000 public locations throughout the country, and makes available access at more than 20,000 international roaming locations. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.t-mobile.com/ . T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG.
Motorola Unveils Pink and Blue RAZRs
Leveraging the world-wide success of the groundbreaking Motorola RAZR, Motorola today revealed new Pink and Blue RAZRz.
Motorola RAZR in pink and blue - A new twist on the traditional, the RAZR will soon be available in striking shades of pink and ice blue. The first choice for a select group of fashion elite and Hollywood "it" girls, these svelte mobiles offer advanced technology and superlative design in attention-grabbing colors.
With rich functionality, performance excellence and design innovation, users will enjoy a total sensory experience - from photo messaging to hands free connections to superlative metallic finishes.
Take time out to enjoy the feel, touch and finish of the Motorola RAZR in Pink or Blue. The metal materials and finishes create a smooth, easy-to-use phone that has real visual impact. The spun metal finish of the keypad is designed to gently reflect the light, whilst a blue electro-luminescence panel defines each character and key, creating an unmistakable RAZR signature.
"We wanted to evolve the Motorola RAZR without compromising the integrity and philosophy of the original design," said Leslie Dance, Corporate Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications. "These new phones complement the millions of RAZRs already in use, enabling consumers to choose the experience that best fits their personal style and mobile needs."
The Motorola RAZR in pink and blue are expected to be available in various regions in Q4 2005.
Motorola RAZR in pink and blue - A new twist on the traditional, the RAZR will soon be available in striking shades of pink and ice blue. The first choice for a select group of fashion elite and Hollywood "it" girls, these svelte mobiles offer advanced technology and superlative design in attention-grabbing colors.
With rich functionality, performance excellence and design innovation, users will enjoy a total sensory experience - from photo messaging to hands free connections to superlative metallic finishes.
Take time out to enjoy the feel, touch and finish of the Motorola RAZR in Pink or Blue. The metal materials and finishes create a smooth, easy-to-use phone that has real visual impact. The spun metal finish of the keypad is designed to gently reflect the light, whilst a blue electro-luminescence panel defines each character and key, creating an unmistakable RAZR signature.
"We wanted to evolve the Motorola RAZR without compromising the integrity and philosophy of the original design," said Leslie Dance, Corporate Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications. "These new phones complement the millions of RAZRs already in use, enabling consumers to choose the experience that best fits their personal style and mobile needs."
The Motorola RAZR in pink and blue are expected to be available in various regions in Q4 2005.
Sprint today announced the availability of Nextel Direct Send Picture, a first-of-its-kind service that allows Nextel subscribers with capable Nextel phones the ability to send and review a picture quickly and easily, all while on a Nextel Walkie-Talkie call. The picture simultaneously appears on both the user's and recipient's phones during the call - so they can both view and discuss it without changing between voice and data services. This capability builds upon the Direct Send service launched last year that utilizes the Nextel Walkie-Talkie button to send contact information and transfer the data into another subscriber's contact list.
Nextel Direct Send Picture is ideal for those who communicate frequently about site observations and events taking place in real time. For example, realtors could use it to review and discuss a new property on the market with a client. Insurance adjustors assessing damage claims also would find the service valuable as they instantly communicate on-site information to their home office and customers, all using Walkie-Talkie capability.
"With the launch of Nextel Direct Send Picture, Sprint further expands the benefits of the Nextel Walkie-Talkie portfolio by offering enhanced services that move beyond traditional capabilities," said Rena Bhattacharyya, IDC. "Sprint continues to maintain its leadership and build upon its expertise in the push to communicate arena, leveraging an innovative portfolio with an understanding of business telecommunication requirements."
"While sending pictures between mobile phones has been possible for quite some time, Direct Send Picture is unique in the marketplace because it allows customers to look at and discuss an image at the same time," said Tony Krueck, vice president, product development and management, for Sprint. "This kind of simple and efficient communication that is the hallmark of Nextel Walkie-Talkie services is of extreme value to our customers, especially those in the construction, insurance, real estate and public safety sectors."
Using Direct Send to transmit a picture is easy if you have a capable Nextel phone, and involves just a few simple steps. While in a Walkie-Talkie call, a user can take a picture and send it, or select one already saved onto the handset. As part of a special introductory offer, customers will be able to use the Direct Send Picture service free of charge until February 28, 2006. Following the promotional period, users will be charged a per-image fee of $0.25 for images sent and received. Nextel Walkie-Talkie usage may apply to the period of the call before and after the image is transmitted, depending on a customer's rate plan.
Direct Send Picture is now available on the recently announced Motorola i870, and will be included on all future Nextel phones. Software upgrades to enable Direct Send Picture will also be rolled out over the coming weeks for select Nextel phone models already in the market including the Motorola i850, i760, i560, i355 and i275.
Nextel has been at the forefront of Walkie-Talkie innovation for more than 13 years, and has continually enhanced its portfolio of services to provide customers innovative, instant communications options across the country, across borders and virtually everywhere in between. In addition to Direct Send Picture, Nextel Walkie-Talkie services (previously branded Direct Connect) include:
- Nextel Nationwide Walkie-Talkie - instantly connect from coast to coast with any other user on the Nextel National Network.
- Nextel International Walkie-Talkie - instantly connect with other users in and between the U.S. and up to five countries including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and Peru.
- Nextel Group Walkie-Talkie - instantly connect with up to 20 users nationwide at once.
- NextMail - send a voice message to any email address worldwide, even if the recipient is not a Nextel user.
- Direct Talk - makes short-range off-network walkie-talkie conversations possible between users with compatible phones.
- Direct Send Contact - instantly send full contact information and import into a phone's Contact list.
Nextel Direct Send Picture is ideal for those who communicate frequently about site observations and events taking place in real time. For example, realtors could use it to review and discuss a new property on the market with a client. Insurance adjustors assessing damage claims also would find the service valuable as they instantly communicate on-site information to their home office and customers, all using Walkie-Talkie capability.
"With the launch of Nextel Direct Send Picture, Sprint further expands the benefits of the Nextel Walkie-Talkie portfolio by offering enhanced services that move beyond traditional capabilities," said Rena Bhattacharyya, IDC. "Sprint continues to maintain its leadership and build upon its expertise in the push to communicate arena, leveraging an innovative portfolio with an understanding of business telecommunication requirements."
"While sending pictures between mobile phones has been possible for quite some time, Direct Send Picture is unique in the marketplace because it allows customers to look at and discuss an image at the same time," said Tony Krueck, vice president, product development and management, for Sprint. "This kind of simple and efficient communication that is the hallmark of Nextel Walkie-Talkie services is of extreme value to our customers, especially those in the construction, insurance, real estate and public safety sectors."
Using Direct Send to transmit a picture is easy if you have a capable Nextel phone, and involves just a few simple steps. While in a Walkie-Talkie call, a user can take a picture and send it, or select one already saved onto the handset. As part of a special introductory offer, customers will be able to use the Direct Send Picture service free of charge until February 28, 2006. Following the promotional period, users will be charged a per-image fee of $0.25 for images sent and received. Nextel Walkie-Talkie usage may apply to the period of the call before and after the image is transmitted, depending on a customer's rate plan.
Direct Send Picture is now available on the recently announced Motorola i870, and will be included on all future Nextel phones. Software upgrades to enable Direct Send Picture will also be rolled out over the coming weeks for select Nextel phone models already in the market including the Motorola i850, i760, i560, i355 and i275.
Nextel has been at the forefront of Walkie-Talkie innovation for more than 13 years, and has continually enhanced its portfolio of services to provide customers innovative, instant communications options across the country, across borders and virtually everywhere in between. In addition to Direct Send Picture, Nextel Walkie-Talkie services (previously branded Direct Connect) include:
- Nextel Nationwide Walkie-Talkie - instantly connect from coast to coast with any other user on the Nextel National Network.
- Nextel International Walkie-Talkie - instantly connect with other users in and between the U.S. and up to five countries including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and Peru.
- Nextel Group Walkie-Talkie - instantly connect with up to 20 users nationwide at once.
- NextMail - send a voice message to any email address worldwide, even if the recipient is not a Nextel user.
- Direct Talk - makes short-range off-network walkie-talkie conversations possible between users with compatible phones.
- Direct Send Contact - instantly send full contact information and import into a phone's Contact list.
Motorola Invests In Fuel Cells
Wed Nov 09, 2005 4:14 pm
Motorola announced today that Motorola Ventures, Motorola's equity investment arm, has made a strategic investment in Tekion, Inc., a North American developer of micro fuel cells for mobile products. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Tekion is driven by the mission to take mobile devices "off the grid". By integrating advanced battery technology with a unique micro fuel cell technology, Tekion is creating a new "personal power source," known as the Formira Power Pack, that will fit inside mobile products and enable consumers to stay connected for as long as needed.
Tekion's unique product technology provides a competitive advantage for portable electronic products in the power range of milliwatts to 50 watts and energy range of 10 to 100 watt-hours. Several products and markets fall within these power and energy levels including: industrial handheld computers, satellite communication devices, notebook PCs, and other mobile products.
"Our decision to invest in Tekion was motivated by its cutting-edge technology and experienced leadership in micro fuel cell development," said Warren Holtsberg, corporate vice president, equity investments and director of Motorola Ventures. "As mobile products have simultaneously miniaturized and increased in functionality, battery capacity has become a significant challenge.Tekion's non-flammable Formira fuel cell technology combined with an advanced battery technology, such as lithium ion, is a practical and efficient solution. Tekion's technology will help advance Motorola's vision of bringing seamless mobility to wireless users."
"With a common vision and focus on wireless devices, Motorola is the ideal strategic partner for Tekion," said Neil Huff, president and chief executive officer of Tekion. "Motorola's investment validates our business plan and further illustrates the need for improved power delivery solutions for mobile products. Our goal is to optimize Formira fuel cell technology for portable electronic devices and to provide end-users with greater flexibility and convenience."
Motorola announced today that Motorola Ventures, Motorola's equity investment arm, has made a strategic investment in Tekion, Inc., a North American developer of micro fuel cells for mobile products. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Tekion is driven by the mission to take mobile devices "off the grid". By integrating advanced battery technology with a unique micro fuel cell technology, Tekion is creating a new "personal power source," known as the Formira Power Pack, that will fit inside mobile products and enable consumers to stay connected for as long as needed.
Tekion's unique product technology provides a competitive advantage for portable electronic products in the power range of milliwatts to 50 watts and energy range of 10 to 100 watt-hours. Several products and markets fall within these power and energy levels including: industrial handheld computers, satellite communication devices, notebook PCs, and other mobile products.
"Our decision to invest in Tekion was motivated by its cutting-edge technology and experienced leadership in micro fuel cell development," said Warren Holtsberg, corporate vice president, equity investments and director of Motorola Ventures. "As mobile products have simultaneously miniaturized and increased in functionality, battery capacity has become a significant challenge.Tekion's non-flammable Formira fuel cell technology combined with an advanced battery technology, such as lithium ion, is a practical and efficient solution. Tekion's technology will help advance Motorola's vision of bringing seamless mobility to wireless users."
"With a common vision and focus on wireless devices, Motorola is the ideal strategic partner for Tekion," said Neil Huff, president and chief executive officer of Tekion. "Motorola's investment validates our business plan and further illustrates the need for improved power delivery solutions for mobile products. Our goal is to optimize Formira fuel cell technology for portable electronic devices and to provide end-users with greater flexibility and convenience."
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Samsung Delivers Messaging Powerhouse
SGH-d307 Features Remarkable Swivel Screen Design and Qwerty Keyboard For Dynamic Speech and Messaging Communication
(DALLAS October 27, 2005) – Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) today announced the availability of the multi-functional designed SGH-d307, which features a swivel display that morphs the clamshell phone into a virtual mini-laptop. With a quick flip of the screen, the d307's numeric keypad becomes a full QWERTY keyboard, unveiling a productive messaging device for users to send and receive emails and instant messages on the fly. The d307's large internal display features a 262K-color TFT screen, making it easy to view and move from one message to another. Its integrated EDGE technology takes advantage of faster connection speeds, allowing quick and efficient browsing of HTML pages and navigation of emails, and the internal antenna keeps the lines of the device smooth and unobtrusive, without compromising network reception. Packed with an array of advanced communication features, the d307 includes advanced voice recognition with VoiceMode™ speech-to-text dictation technology and voice-enabled dialing, as well as a speakerphone and Bluetooth® wireless technology support. Additionally, the phone includes multimedia messaging for sending pictures, animation and sound files.
"The d307's breakthrough design showcases Samsung's ability to embed real-life, relevant technologies in sleek, user-friendly packages," said Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president, Samsung. "With the increased popularity of messaging, products such as the d307 will resonate with consumers, meeting their ultimate communication needs."
Additional features of the d307 include:
EDGE, Class 10
GSM: Tri-Band 850/1800/1900 MHz
Bluetooth® wireless technology support:
Profiles supported: headset, hands-free, file transfer, dial-up networking
Cingular Mobile eMail
AOL®, ICQ® and Yahoo!® Instant Messaging
Internal Display: 262K-color TFT; 176 x 220 pixel
External Display: 4 Grey Scale; 96 x 96 pixel
Weighs 4.3 ounces; Measures 3.7 x 1.9 x 0.85 inches
MP3 ringtones and 64 note polyphonic ringtones
T-9® easy text entry
Wireless Internet access
Wireless modem capable
Java™ support
Tone, image and ringer download
Integrated games
Trilingual user interface: English, Spanish and French
Voice recorder
Personal information manager
Calendar, calculator, alarm clock, to do list, currency converter, world time
The d307 is available at Cingular Wireless retail stores, in select markets throughout the U.S., for $149.99 with $50 mail-in rebate. For more information visit www.samsung.com.
About Samsung
Samsung Telecommunications America, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd., researches, markets and develops wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, see STA's website at www.samsungusa.com/wireless.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 123,000 people in 93 offices in 48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing brands, Samsung Electronics is the world's largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com .
(DALLAS October 27, 2005) – Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) today announced the availability of the multi-functional designed SGH-d307, which features a swivel display that morphs the clamshell phone into a virtual mini-laptop. With a quick flip of the screen, the d307's numeric keypad becomes a full QWERTY keyboard, unveiling a productive messaging device for users to send and receive emails and instant messages on the fly. The d307's large internal display features a 262K-color TFT screen, making it easy to view and move from one message to another. Its integrated EDGE technology takes advantage of faster connection speeds, allowing quick and efficient browsing of HTML pages and navigation of emails, and the internal antenna keeps the lines of the device smooth and unobtrusive, without compromising network reception. Packed with an array of advanced communication features, the d307 includes advanced voice recognition with VoiceMode™ speech-to-text dictation technology and voice-enabled dialing, as well as a speakerphone and Bluetooth® wireless technology support. Additionally, the phone includes multimedia messaging for sending pictures, animation and sound files.
"The d307's breakthrough design showcases Samsung's ability to embed real-life, relevant technologies in sleek, user-friendly packages," said Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president, Samsung. "With the increased popularity of messaging, products such as the d307 will resonate with consumers, meeting their ultimate communication needs."
Additional features of the d307 include:
EDGE, Class 10
GSM: Tri-Band 850/1800/1900 MHz
Bluetooth® wireless technology support:
Profiles supported: headset, hands-free, file transfer, dial-up networking
Cingular Mobile eMail
AOL®, ICQ® and Yahoo!® Instant Messaging
Internal Display: 262K-color TFT; 176 x 220 pixel
External Display: 4 Grey Scale; 96 x 96 pixel
Weighs 4.3 ounces; Measures 3.7 x 1.9 x 0.85 inches
MP3 ringtones and 64 note polyphonic ringtones
T-9® easy text entry
Wireless Internet access
Wireless modem capable
Java™ support
Tone, image and ringer download
Integrated games
Trilingual user interface: English, Spanish and French
Voice recorder
Personal information manager
Calendar, calculator, alarm clock, to do list, currency converter, world time
The d307 is available at Cingular Wireless retail stores, in select markets throughout the U.S., for $149.99 with $50 mail-in rebate. For more information visit www.samsung.com.
About Samsung
Samsung Telecommunications America, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd., researches, markets and develops wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, see STA's website at www.samsungusa.com/wireless.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 123,000 people in 93 offices in 48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing brands, Samsung Electronics is the world's largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com .
Cingular To Launch First EDGE Blackberry
Cingular today announced with Research in Motion (RIM) they will premiere the new Blackberry with EDGE. The 8700c features a full QWERTY thumb keyboard in a new slimmer, more modern looking form factor. It also features quad-band GSM / GPRS (EDGE), Bluetooth, and a new QVGA screen. The new device has a number of improvements designed to improve both the calling and web browsing experience as well as RIM's solid push email implementation. The RIM 8700c will be a Cingular exclusive, available on November 21 for $300 with a 2 year contract and mail in-rebate.
Helio's First Phone Announced
VK Mobile today announced it will be shipping Helio's first phone for a US launch. The VK Mobile 650c is a stylish spinner EV-DO phone based on the 600c, which is launching in Korea now. It features a QVGA display which is centered to be held vertically for phone use or horizontally for watching video, as well as TV out for video playback on a larger screen. It also features a 2 Megapixel camera, MP3 player, stereo speakers, and TransFlash slot. This handset signals Helio's intent to focus on streaming video and music, similar to other 3G services. Additionally, the FCC has recently approved the SK Teletech SKY 8300, which is a slider EV-DO phone that shares most the 650c's features but adds additional buttons for gaming. It is likely this model will also be launched on Helio.
Sprint Launches High-Speed Network
Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:52 am
Sprint today announced the launch of several new and enhanced entertainment, information and communication services that will operate via the high-speed Sprint Power Vision Network. For the first time, U.S. wireless customers will be able to download and purchase full songs over-the-air right from their phone. Customers can also view live TV and 30 multimedia entertainment and news channels; take and share high-resolution pictures and high-quality video; and retrieve customized news, traffic, weather, sports and entertainment information. Initially, the services will be available on two new Sprint Power Vision Phones. The new high-speed services and multimedia phones will give Sprint customers more choice and flexibility to watch, listen, play and do at the speed of life.
"Once again, Sprint is taking convergence to the next level by giving customers the ultimate entertainment experience while on the go," said Len Lauer, chief operating officer for Sprint Nextel. "We were the first in the U.S. to offer live TV on a mobile phone. We were the first to offer streaming music. Now, Sprint is the first to offer full song downloads over-the-air right to your phone. Convergence is here and it's real, making it more convenient than ever for people to stay connected to each other, to information, and to entertainment."
The Sprint Music Store is the first service in the United States that allows wireless customers to purchase and download full-length songs over-the-air to enjoy on their phone or PC. Customers can browse, preview, purchase and listen to hundreds of thousands of full-length songs in stereo sound from virtually every genre from all the major music labels while on the go, right from their Sprint Power Vision Phone. The service can be accessed from the Music icon on the main menu of the phone. Customers receive two copies of the song - one formatted for their phone and another for their PC - and can organize their music and create playlists from the phone.
On Demand is a new service that allows customers to set and then receive customized, up-to-date information based on zip code such as news, sports, weather, money and movies, on demand the way they want it. These five info-channels are included at no additional cost for customers with a Sprint Power Vision Pack. Info-channels including the Oxford American dictionary, TV Guide, unlimited directory search, and maps and driving directions are available for an additional monthly charge. The application is pre-loaded on Sprint Power Vision Phones and can be accessed from the On Demand icon on the main menu.
Sprint TV is an Emmy Award-winning service that allows customers to watch live TV on the go with full-motion video and high-quality audio on their Sprint Power Vision Phone. Customers who subscribe to the enhanced service can choose from 30 channels of live and exclusive on demand programming. Customers can choose from news, sports, weather, movie trailers and entertainment channels from major broadcasting brands including NFL Network and Fox News Channel LIVE, CNN To Go, NBC Mobile, ABC News Now, E! and Cartoon Network. The service also includes a streaming radio channel from Sirius.
Sprint PCS Picture Mail makes it easier and more convenient than ever to instantly take, send and print high-resolution digital pictures using a Sprint Power Vision Phone equipped with a megapixel camera. Receiving photos is also a better experience since incoming messages now appear with a thumbnail view on your phone. Customers can manage and share pictures with friends and family online or from phone-to-phone.
Web Browsing at broadband-like speeds on your phone makes it easier and quicker to stay informed whether you are at home, work, play or somewhere in between.
"The new high-speed entertainment services offered via the Sprint Power Vision Network represents another key milestone in the development of consumer wireless services. Sprint already enjoys the highest revenue per retail subscriber in data-oriented services in the industry and will likely woo many more customers with these new, innovative services," said Lewis Ward, senior wireless analyst at IDC. "The Sprint Music Store is an industry first in terms of over-the-air full track downloads and it really showcases what's possible with state-of-the-art networks."
Two Sprint Power Vision Phones will be available in Sprint Stores and on the Sprint web site at www.sprint.com, including the MM-A940 by Samsung and MM-9000 by Sanyo. Additional models are expected later this year.
Lauer added: "On-demand access and convenience are key for today's on-the-go consumers who want to stay connected, multi-task and be entertained in their down time. Sprint is combining a high-speed network and the best features of consumer electronics into the one device that's always with you, your wireless phone. It's a powerful combination that will only get richer."
The MM-A940 by Samsung has a built-in 2.0 megapixel camera, featuring 2.0 optical zoom in all resolutions and up to 10x digital zoom lens. The camera includes a self timer and multiple picture modes. The phone also has a rotating screen and built-in camcorder with the ability to capture and send up to 30-second video clips. The removable TransFLASH memory card can be used to store pictures, videos, voice memos and music. A built-in media player plays multiple digital audio formats including MP3, AAC and AAC+ files, and streams live TV and audio at broadband-like speeds. Bluetooth Wireless Technology and a speakerphone are also included.
The MM-9000 by Sanyo features a built-in 1.3 megapixel camera, digital zoom lens and a camcorder capable of recording and sending up to 30-second video clips. Pictures, videos, voice memos and music can be stored on the removable miniSD card. The media player plays MP3, AAC and AAC+ files and streams live TV and audio at broadband-like speeds.
Sprint Power Vision Packs will include compelling content for all plans and will be priced at $15, $20 and $25 - all of which include a streaming radio channel from Sirius, streaming live news from ABC News Now, and unlimited Web and data access.
The Sprint Power Vision Network is based on state-of-the-art EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized) CDMA technology, delivering wireless data at average download speeds of 400-700 kilobits per second and a peak rate of up to 2.0 Megabits per second. Earlier this year, Sprint began deploying its Sprint Power Vision Network, focusing on airports and business districts to improve wireless data access and productivity for mobile workers. In addition to a growing lineup of devices for consumers, Sprint offers two high-speed PCS Connection Cards and the PPC-6700, the first Pocket PC phone in the country to feature the Windows Mobile 5.0 platform. All three devices use the high-speed network to provide secure connectivity and broadband-like speeds.
By mid November, the Sprint Power Vision Network is expected to be available to an estimated 130 million people nationwide, and is expected to reach over 150 million people by early 2006.
Sprint today announced the launch of several new and enhanced entertainment, information and communication services that will operate via the high-speed Sprint Power Vision Network. For the first time, U.S. wireless customers will be able to download and purchase full songs over-the-air right from their phone. Customers can also view live TV and 30 multimedia entertainment and news channels; take and share high-resolution pictures and high-quality video; and retrieve customized news, traffic, weather, sports and entertainment information. Initially, the services will be available on two new Sprint Power Vision Phones. The new high-speed services and multimedia phones will give Sprint customers more choice and flexibility to watch, listen, play and do at the speed of life.
"Once again, Sprint is taking convergence to the next level by giving customers the ultimate entertainment experience while on the go," said Len Lauer, chief operating officer for Sprint Nextel. "We were the first in the U.S. to offer live TV on a mobile phone. We were the first to offer streaming music. Now, Sprint is the first to offer full song downloads over-the-air right to your phone. Convergence is here and it's real, making it more convenient than ever for people to stay connected to each other, to information, and to entertainment."
The Sprint Music Store is the first service in the United States that allows wireless customers to purchase and download full-length songs over-the-air to enjoy on their phone or PC. Customers can browse, preview, purchase and listen to hundreds of thousands of full-length songs in stereo sound from virtually every genre from all the major music labels while on the go, right from their Sprint Power Vision Phone. The service can be accessed from the Music icon on the main menu of the phone. Customers receive two copies of the song - one formatted for their phone and another for their PC - and can organize their music and create playlists from the phone.
On Demand is a new service that allows customers to set and then receive customized, up-to-date information based on zip code such as news, sports, weather, money and movies, on demand the way they want it. These five info-channels are included at no additional cost for customers with a Sprint Power Vision Pack. Info-channels including the Oxford American dictionary, TV Guide, unlimited directory search, and maps and driving directions are available for an additional monthly charge. The application is pre-loaded on Sprint Power Vision Phones and can be accessed from the On Demand icon on the main menu.
Sprint TV is an Emmy Award-winning service that allows customers to watch live TV on the go with full-motion video and high-quality audio on their Sprint Power Vision Phone. Customers who subscribe to the enhanced service can choose from 30 channels of live and exclusive on demand programming. Customers can choose from news, sports, weather, movie trailers and entertainment channels from major broadcasting brands including NFL Network and Fox News Channel LIVE, CNN To Go, NBC Mobile, ABC News Now, E! and Cartoon Network. The service also includes a streaming radio channel from Sirius.
Sprint PCS Picture Mail makes it easier and more convenient than ever to instantly take, send and print high-resolution digital pictures using a Sprint Power Vision Phone equipped with a megapixel camera. Receiving photos is also a better experience since incoming messages now appear with a thumbnail view on your phone. Customers can manage and share pictures with friends and family online or from phone-to-phone.
Web Browsing at broadband-like speeds on your phone makes it easier and quicker to stay informed whether you are at home, work, play or somewhere in between.
"The new high-speed entertainment services offered via the Sprint Power Vision Network represents another key milestone in the development of consumer wireless services. Sprint already enjoys the highest revenue per retail subscriber in data-oriented services in the industry and will likely woo many more customers with these new, innovative services," said Lewis Ward, senior wireless analyst at IDC. "The Sprint Music Store is an industry first in terms of over-the-air full track downloads and it really showcases what's possible with state-of-the-art networks."
Two Sprint Power Vision Phones will be available in Sprint Stores and on the Sprint web site at www.sprint.com, including the MM-A940 by Samsung and MM-9000 by Sanyo. Additional models are expected later this year.
Lauer added: "On-demand access and convenience are key for today's on-the-go consumers who want to stay connected, multi-task and be entertained in their down time. Sprint is combining a high-speed network and the best features of consumer electronics into the one device that's always with you, your wireless phone. It's a powerful combination that will only get richer."
The MM-A940 by Samsung has a built-in 2.0 megapixel camera, featuring 2.0 optical zoom in all resolutions and up to 10x digital zoom lens. The camera includes a self timer and multiple picture modes. The phone also has a rotating screen and built-in camcorder with the ability to capture and send up to 30-second video clips. The removable TransFLASH memory card can be used to store pictures, videos, voice memos and music. A built-in media player plays multiple digital audio formats including MP3, AAC and AAC+ files, and streams live TV and audio at broadband-like speeds. Bluetooth Wireless Technology and a speakerphone are also included.
The MM-9000 by Sanyo features a built-in 1.3 megapixel camera, digital zoom lens and a camcorder capable of recording and sending up to 30-second video clips. Pictures, videos, voice memos and music can be stored on the removable miniSD card. The media player plays MP3, AAC and AAC+ files and streams live TV and audio at broadband-like speeds.
Sprint Power Vision Packs will include compelling content for all plans and will be priced at $15, $20 and $25 - all of which include a streaming radio channel from Sirius, streaming live news from ABC News Now, and unlimited Web and data access.
The Sprint Power Vision Network is based on state-of-the-art EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized) CDMA technology, delivering wireless data at average download speeds of 400-700 kilobits per second and a peak rate of up to 2.0 Megabits per second. Earlier this year, Sprint began deploying its Sprint Power Vision Network, focusing on airports and business districts to improve wireless data access and productivity for mobile workers. In addition to a growing lineup of devices for consumers, Sprint offers two high-speed PCS Connection Cards and the PPC-6700, the first Pocket PC phone in the country to feature the Windows Mobile 5.0 platform. All three devices use the high-speed network to provide secure connectivity and broadband-like speeds.
By mid November, the Sprint Power Vision Network is expected to be available to an estimated 130 million people nationwide, and is expected to reach over 150 million people by early 2006.
Sanyo MM-9000 Launches on Sprint Power Vision EV-DO Network
Oct 31, 2005 9:44 am
Sprint and Sanyo announced today the introduction of the Sprint Power Vision Phone MM-9000 by Sanyo. The phone enables customers to enjoy Sprint's next generation of data services, including high quality music, live TV, high-resolution digital imaging, fast Web browsing and On Demand information for news, sports, weather and more, all at broadband-like speeds on the Sprint Power Vision Network.
MM-9000 by Sanyo is one of the first phones available from Sprint that enables customers to access the Sprint Music Store, the first mobile music storefront in the United States that allows wireless customers to browse, preview, buy, download and play full-length songs right from the phone. The MM-9000 enables customers to be spontaneous with instant access to hundreds of thousands of songs. Like a portable MP3 player, the Sprint Music Store lets customers sample tracks and organize their music using customized playlists.
"Together with Sanyo, we are pleased to be offering Sprint customers a high quality, incredibly robust handset," said Oliver Valente, senior vice president product development for Sprint Nextel. "The MM-9000 by Sanyo is compact and feature-rich and is one of the first innovative consumer devices that will provide customers unique services, like the Sprint Music Store and access to more than 30 channels of video and audio, including live TV."
The phone offers a rich multimedia feature set, including a built-in MP3/AAC/AAC+ player, a 1.3 megapixel camera, a removable miniSD memory card and streaming media capability. This robust feature set and the Sprint Power Vision Network combine to allow Sprint customers to watch, listen, play and do at the speed of life - right from their phone. The MM-9000 by Sanyo is available for $379.99 or $229.99 after rebate.
"Sanyo and Sprint have a history of being at the forefront of redefining how customers use their mobile phone and today we are again at the forefront," explained Andy Kodera, senior vice president and general manager of Sanyo Fisher Company's Wireless Communications Division. "When the advanced features of the MM-9000 are paired with the Sprint Power Vision Network, customers benefit by being able to do more wirelessly, including being able to download full songs right from their phone, a perfect example of how Sanyo 's handset and Sprint's application work together."
When purchasing a music file using the Sprint Music Store, customers receive two versions of the song: one to download and play on the phone and another to download from the Sprint Music Store Web site (www.sprint.com/musicstore) and play on a PC. Using the included 16MB removable miniSD card or an optional (128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB) miniSD card, customers can also transfer unprotected MP3/AAC/AAC+ files from a PC for playback within the Sprint Music Store. While the Sprint Music Store is optimized for the Sprint Power Vision Network, customers with a Sprint Power Vision Phone can continue to enjoy the Sprint Music Store while on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
When within Sprint's Power Vision Network coverage areas, the MM-9000 by Sanyo provides customers an accelerated wireless Internet experience, including fast Web browsing, email and company network access, in addition to instant access to the Sprint Music Store and access to more than 30 channels of video and audio, including live TV.
Additionally, the MM-9000 by Sanyo supports On Demand, a new service that allows customers to retrieve personalized information using their home ZIP code for localized news, sports, weather, money, movies and more.
The MM-9000 by Sanyo also provides customers with a powerful digital imaging experience with its integrated 1.3-megapixel camera, flash, digital zoom and macro setting for capturing close-ups and a video camcorder for catching special moments. The phone supports Sprint PCS Picture Mail making it easy for customers to instantly share pictures, video, audio and text messages right from the phone direct to other compatible phones or to any email address.
The phone comes packaged with a stereo headset, a 16MB removable miniSD memory card and miniSD to SD adapter and a USB cable for printing photos directly from the phone to any PictBridge-enabled printer. Images can be stored on the miniSD card to expand storage space. With the phone and Sprint PCS Picture Mail, customers can shoot 30-second video clips with the built-in camcorder to be wirelessly shared. With an optional 128MB or larger miniSD card, customers can shoot video clips of 120-minutes or longer.
The miniSD card enhances the many features of the MM-9000 by Sanyo by offering a simple, portable way to store high-resolution images, video clips and music files. The files on the card can be easily downloaded to a PC for backup. With the included adapter, the miniSD card can be used to easily exchange data with select SD-compatible devices, such as PocketPCs, digital cameras and other handheld devices.
The Sprint Power Vision Network will deliver wireless data with average download speeds of 400-700 kilobits per second and a peak rate of up to 2.0 Megabits per second. Sprint Power Vision phones and services are expected to be available to an estimated 130 million people nationwide by mid-November and to over 150 million by early 2006.
The MM-9000 is preceded by a number of award-winning mobile phones from Sanyo. The MM-7400 was named an Innovations 2005 Design and Engineering Showcase honoree in the Wireless Communications category by the Consumer Electronics Association. The MM-5600 received the prestigious 2005 DIMA (Digital Imaging Marketing Associate) Innovative Digital Product Award, and has been named an Editor's Choice in Laptop Magazine, American Photo Magazine, and PC Magazine.
Sprint and Sanyo announced today the introduction of the Sprint Power Vision Phone MM-9000 by Sanyo. The phone enables customers to enjoy Sprint's next generation of data services, including high quality music, live TV, high-resolution digital imaging, fast Web browsing and On Demand information for news, sports, weather and more, all at broadband-like speeds on the Sprint Power Vision Network.
MM-9000 by Sanyo is one of the first phones available from Sprint that enables customers to access the Sprint Music Store, the first mobile music storefront in the United States that allows wireless customers to browse, preview, buy, download and play full-length songs right from the phone. The MM-9000 enables customers to be spontaneous with instant access to hundreds of thousands of songs. Like a portable MP3 player, the Sprint Music Store lets customers sample tracks and organize their music using customized playlists.
"Together with Sanyo, we are pleased to be offering Sprint customers a high quality, incredibly robust handset," said Oliver Valente, senior vice president product development for Sprint Nextel. "The MM-9000 by Sanyo is compact and feature-rich and is one of the first innovative consumer devices that will provide customers unique services, like the Sprint Music Store and access to more than 30 channels of video and audio, including live TV."
The phone offers a rich multimedia feature set, including a built-in MP3/AAC/AAC+ player, a 1.3 megapixel camera, a removable miniSD memory card and streaming media capability. This robust feature set and the Sprint Power Vision Network combine to allow Sprint customers to watch, listen, play and do at the speed of life - right from their phone. The MM-9000 by Sanyo is available for $379.99 or $229.99 after rebate.
"Sanyo and Sprint have a history of being at the forefront of redefining how customers use their mobile phone and today we are again at the forefront," explained Andy Kodera, senior vice president and general manager of Sanyo Fisher Company's Wireless Communications Division. "When the advanced features of the MM-9000 are paired with the Sprint Power Vision Network, customers benefit by being able to do more wirelessly, including being able to download full songs right from their phone, a perfect example of how Sanyo 's handset and Sprint's application work together."
When purchasing a music file using the Sprint Music Store, customers receive two versions of the song: one to download and play on the phone and another to download from the Sprint Music Store Web site (www.sprint.com/musicstore) and play on a PC. Using the included 16MB removable miniSD card or an optional (128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB) miniSD card, customers can also transfer unprotected MP3/AAC/AAC+ files from a PC for playback within the Sprint Music Store. While the Sprint Music Store is optimized for the Sprint Power Vision Network, customers with a Sprint Power Vision Phone can continue to enjoy the Sprint Music Store while on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
When within Sprint's Power Vision Network coverage areas, the MM-9000 by Sanyo provides customers an accelerated wireless Internet experience, including fast Web browsing, email and company network access, in addition to instant access to the Sprint Music Store and access to more than 30 channels of video and audio, including live TV.
Additionally, the MM-9000 by Sanyo supports On Demand, a new service that allows customers to retrieve personalized information using their home ZIP code for localized news, sports, weather, money, movies and more.
The MM-9000 by Sanyo also provides customers with a powerful digital imaging experience with its integrated 1.3-megapixel camera, flash, digital zoom and macro setting for capturing close-ups and a video camcorder for catching special moments. The phone supports Sprint PCS Picture Mail making it easy for customers to instantly share pictures, video, audio and text messages right from the phone direct to other compatible phones or to any email address.
The phone comes packaged with a stereo headset, a 16MB removable miniSD memory card and miniSD to SD adapter and a USB cable for printing photos directly from the phone to any PictBridge-enabled printer. Images can be stored on the miniSD card to expand storage space. With the phone and Sprint PCS Picture Mail, customers can shoot 30-second video clips with the built-in camcorder to be wirelessly shared. With an optional 128MB or larger miniSD card, customers can shoot video clips of 120-minutes or longer.
The miniSD card enhances the many features of the MM-9000 by Sanyo by offering a simple, portable way to store high-resolution images, video clips and music files. The files on the card can be easily downloaded to a PC for backup. With the included adapter, the miniSD card can be used to easily exchange data with select SD-compatible devices, such as PocketPCs, digital cameras and other handheld devices.
The Sprint Power Vision Network will deliver wireless data with average download speeds of 400-700 kilobits per second and a peak rate of up to 2.0 Megabits per second. Sprint Power Vision phones and services are expected to be available to an estimated 130 million people nationwide by mid-November and to over 150 million by early 2006.
The MM-9000 is preceded by a number of award-winning mobile phones from Sanyo. The MM-7400 was named an Innovations 2005 Design and Engineering Showcase honoree in the Wireless Communications category by the Consumer Electronics Association. The MM-5600 received the prestigious 2005 DIMA (Digital Imaging Marketing Associate) Innovative Digital Product Award, and has been named an Editor's Choice in Laptop Magazine, American Photo Magazine, and PC Magazine.
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