Samsung Phones From T-Mobile Bring a Splash of Color to Summer
Red, White and Blue Phones Let Consumers Stay Connected in Style
DALLAS, June 9 / -- Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) and T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the retail availability of three new clamshell designed mobile phones, the t609, t209 and t319 - available exclusively from T-Mobile. The small, colorful flip phones give consumers the freedom to communicate with those who matter most through voice, messaging and multimedia capabilities that best suit any occasion.
Samsung's t609 comes in a stylish white exterior and is loaded with advanced features that make staying in touch a breeze. As a multimedia device, the t609 has an MP3 player and an external microSD(TM) memory slot allowing consumers to transfer favorite pictures and MP3 tunes and play them on the phone. The t609 also includes a video media player, 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder.
Whether traveling around the world or across town, the t609 is an ideal mobile phone with T-Mobile's high-speed EDGE network, quad band "world phone" capabilities and Bluetooth(R) wireless technology support for hands-free operation. The phone's advanced speaker recognition function also simplifies dialing numbers and launching applications with voice commands.
Samsung's t209, available in red and light blue, gives this great messaging phone a fun splash of color. The t209 supports AOL Instant Messenger and Yahoo! Instant Messenger and comes equipped with a speakerphone for hands- free communication. With multimedia messaging support (MMS), consumers can send and receive text messages with pictures and sound bites attached. The phone's enhanced messaging support allows users to send animation and sound or recorded speech with text messages.*
Sporting a dark blue cover, Samsung's t319 delivers the same multiple messaging options as the t209, with the added benefit of an integrated VGA digital camera with a four times digital zoom, allowing users to capture and share their favorite summer moments.*
"Samsung understands that consumers want choices, that one phone doesn't fit all tastes or needs," said Pete Skarzynski, Senior Vice President, Samsung. "Our three new phones offer a variety of colors, features and benefits, all while delivering the style and innovation for which Samsung is known. It's this philosophy that has made Samsung the number one mobile phone company in customer loyalty for five years in a row."
The t609, t209 and t319 are available exclusively at T-Mobile retail stores, online at www.t-mobile.com and T-Mobile dealer locations. For more information, visit www.t-mobile.com or www.samsungwireless.com.
* Separate charges apply for these messaging features.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P., a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, see STA's website at www.samsungwireless.com.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2005 parent company sales of US$56.7 billion and net income of US$7.5 billion. Employing approximately 128,000 people in over 90 offices in 51 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 global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones, and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.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 268 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 7,400 public locations throughout the country, with further Wi-Fi access being made available at over 27,000 international roaming locations. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.t-mobile.com. T-Mobile(R) is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG.
