November 15, 2001
Powered by VoiceStream's New GPRS Service, iStream(R), Motorola's Timeport(TM) 280 and Talkabout(R) 193 Handsets Enable Consumers to Experience High-Speed Mobile Internet Access Motorola (NYSE: MOT) today announced the expansion of its industry-leading General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) portfolio with the introduction of two new GPRS-enabled mobile phones -- the P280 and the T193. Both handsets are available nationwide, through VoiceStream Wireless, and offer rapid, constant connectivity to the Internet through VoiceStream's new GPRS service, iStream.
The Motorola T193 is the most inexpensive GPRS handset on the market today, bringing the latest innovation in high-speed mobile Internet access to the mass market. The Motorola P280 was designed specifically for the business community and world-travelers, providing an easy-to-navigate, feature-intense experience powered by faster data speeds via GPRS technology and global use in more than 80 countries with GSM tri-band technology. With these two new additions, Motorola now offers consumers a total of four GPRS handsets in the United States, and six worldwide.
iStream, announced today by VoiceStream Wireless, offers subscribers continuous, convenient and affordable access to data at faster speeds than previously available. This new GPRS service allows VoiceStream customers in more than 6,000 U.S. cities to be easily and affordably "always on" and "always connected" to data, including e-mail, faxes and Web-based information.
"Motorola and VoiceStream are working together to introduce GPRS technology to the U.S., providing a more personalized and productive mobile experience for our customers," said Tim Cawley, senior vice president and general manager, North America Region, Motorola, Inc. "The Motorola T193 and P280, combined with the new iStream service, significantly increase the speed and affordability of the mobile data session, while providing high- quality voice services for a wide range of consumer needs."
Motorola Talkabout 193
The Motorola T193 offers a personalized, inexpensive solution for staying in touch with family and friends. Trendsetters can express themselves with a selection of downloadable ring tones, and a variety of styles and colors of convertible wraps to match any mood or outfit.
The Motorola T193 also includes a voice-dialing feature and programmable voice-activated shortcuts to favorite features. The SMS* (short messaging service) feature allows users to send and receive text messages from other mobile phones. In addition, the Motorola T193 offers animated screensavers, a large 4 line 96 X 64 pixel graphic LCD display screen, 100-entry phone book and VibraCall(R) alert. The Motorola T193 is available nationwide at VoiceStream Wireless stores for $49.99 after rebate.
Motorola Timeport 280
For the busy professional, Motorola's P280 offers a wireless modem, international reach and personal information management tools all in one mobile phone. With the Motorola P280, today's speed-thirsty consumer now has the option of accessing e-mail, faxes or Web-based information directly through their handset or by using the included accessory cable to plug-in to another wireless device, such as a laptop or PDA, transforming the phone into a wireless modem. Also, multi-taskers need not worry about missing important calls. If a call comes in during a data session, users can view the caller ID and decide to accept the call or send it to voicemail. If the user takes the call, the information session will pause and automatically restart where it left off when the call is complete.
With the phone's tri-band technology, the Motorola P280 provides world-travelers with the convenience of taking one phone and one phone number to more than 80 countries worldwide. Additional features include a WAP 1.1 microbrowser, IrDA connectivity, 500- entry phonebook, date book with alarm, voice recorder, voice- activated dialing, VibraCall(R) alert and 64 alert tones - 32 pre- programmed and 32 customizable. The Motorola P280 is available for $169.99 at VoiceStream Wireless stores nationwide.
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