VoIP Handset can be programmed with 3 separate SIP accounts.
Press Release Summary:
Operating at WiFi 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz, F3000 WiFi handset supports SIP, SDP, RTP/RTCP, and RFC 2833/inband DTMF voice protocols, utilizes ITU codecs G.711 and G.729, and supports WiFi security WEP64/128 and WPA. With 3 hr talk time and up to 75 hr standby, 90 g phone features full-color, 1.8 in. LCD screen, polyphonic ringtones, and text messaging capability. Auto-search locates WiFi networks within range and stores profiles for later use.
Original Press Release:
UTStarcom Introduces the F3000 - the Next Generation of Portable WiFi Handset
PARIS, Sept. 4 // -- UTStarcom, Inc. (NASDAQ:UTSI), a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and services, today announced the global launch of its newest portable WiFi handset - the F3000.
"We are seeing massive growth in demand for mobile Voice-over-IP devices as the number of public WiFi hotspots and prevalence of wireless routers in people's homes and offices increases," said Youssef Kassissia, VP EMEA Region, UTStarcom, Inc. "This, combined with the international roaming charges levied by operators, is encouraging consumers to look to wireless VoIP as a cost- effective alternative to traditional mobile telecommunications, both at home and abroad.
"The F3000 builds on the success of our award-winning F1000 handset, our first-generation WiFi phone launched last year and the low-cost market leader in WiFi handsets worldwide," Lu added. "Much like the F1000, UTStarcom's F3000 enables consumers the ability to reap the benefits of VoIP service without being tethered to a fixed-line and at a consumer friendly price point."
With a sleek, clamshell design available in both black and gold, UTStarcom's F3000 WiFi handset bridges the gap between traditional WiFi phones and today's state-of-the-art cellular devices, offering consumers a combination of form and functionality. Measuring 85 x 43 x 22mm and weighing approximately 90g, the F3000 features a full-color, 1.8" (45.7mm) LCD screen, polyphonic ringtones, text messaging capability and talk-time of up to three hours and stand-by time of approximately 75 hours.
The phone supports a range of voice protocols, including SIP, SDP, RTP/RTCP and RFC 2833/inband DTMF, and utilizes ITU codecs G.711 and G.729. It operates at WiFi 802.11b/g 2.4GHz and supports WiFi security WEP64/128 and WPA. The F3000 also supports a variety of user interface languages, including English, French, Spanish and Chinese, and standard PSTN features, such as call waiting and three-way calling, are also available. It is easily configured, supporting auto-provisioning and remote software upgrades.
Additionally, UTStarcom's F3000 features an Auto-Search capability, enabling users to locate WiFi networks within range and store these profiles for later use. Moreover, the handset can be programmed with three separate SIP accounts, providing both service provider and access point flexibility for the end user.
Worldwide Availability
The handset is currently being deployed by customers worldwide and can be purchased directly from UTStarcom or through one of the company's regional distributors. For more information about UTStarcom's F3000, please visit http://utstar.com/Solutions/Handsets/WiFi/.
About UTStarcom, Inc.
UTStarcom is a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and international service and support. The company sells its broadband, wireless, and handset solutions to operators in both emerging and established telecommunications markets around the world. UTStarcom enables its customers to rapidly deploy revenue-generating access services using their existing infrastructure, while providing a migration path to cost-efficient, end-to-end IP networks. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Alameda, California, the company has research and design operations in the United States, Canada, China, Korea and India. UTStarcom is a FORTUNE 1000 company.
For more information about UTStarcom, visit the company's Web site at www.utstar.com.
CONTACT: Press Contact, Howard Jones, howard@gbcspr.com, or Helen Lyman Smith, helen@gbcspr.com, for UTStarcom, Inc., +44 (0)115 948 6901
Web site: www.utstar.com/
http://utstar.com/Solutions/Handsets/WiFi
