New Clamshell and Bar-Style Phones Lead Growing Portfolio of AT&T's 3G
Devices
SAN ANTONIO and DALLAS, June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc.
(NYSE: T) and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) have announced
the availability of the Samsung SGH-a717, a clamshell-style phone, on June
4, and the SGH-a727, a bar-style phone that will be available in the coming
weeks. Both devices offer a rich multimedia experience in an ultra-slim
form factor.
The a717 (12.9 mm) and a727 (8.9 mm) are currently the slimmest 3G
phones available from AT&T. They also offer a multitude of services a
customer would want in a device, including AT&T Mobile Music, Cellular
Video, access to MobiTV(TM) and MobiRadio(TM), Bluetooth(R) technology, a
microSD(TM) memory card slot and multiple messaging options.
"The a717 and a727 are packed with the advanced features our customers
demand and are stunning additions to our growing portfolio of 3G devices,"
said Carlton Hill, vice president of product management for AT&T's wireless
unit.
The phones will also support AT&T's forthcoming Video Share service,
launching this summer. Video Share allows users to add a live, one-way
video stream to a standard voice call, allowing the called party to view
what the caller is seeing during a voice call. Both customers must be in an
area served by the company's 3G network and have a Video Share-enabled
phone.
AT&T Mobile Music features connectivity that allows customers to use
Napster or Yahoo! Music to load music onto the devices, and also includes
Music ID, XM Radio, music videos, The Buzz music news portal, and more.
"The a717 and a727 are our slimmest handsets optimized for AT&T's 3G
network," said Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president, Samsung. "Both
devices embody Samsung's commitment to developing slim, stylish devices
that boast a number of multimedia, messaging and music capabilities."
Additional features of the a717 and a727 include:
-- 2.0 and 1.3 megapixel cameras, respectively
-- Quad-band GSM technology (1900/850/900/1800 MHz), which allows AT&T
customers to make calls in more than 190 countries and to download data
in more than 125
-- Dual-band 3G (850 MHz, 1900 MHz) which provides average download data
speeds between 400 and 700 kilobits per second with bursts of more than
1 megabit through AT&T's HSDPA (High Speed Download Packet Access)
network
-- Bluetooth 2.0 and a microSD(TM) memory card slot
-- SMS, MMS, Instant Messaging and Mobile E-mail
-- MobiTV and MobiRadio
Pricing and Availability
The SGH-a717 is available June 4 through select AT&T retail locations,
formerly Cingular Wireless, or via http://www.att.com/wireless. The
SGH-a727 will be available soon. The a717's and a727's suggested retail
price is $149.99 and $99.99 respectively, after a two-year contract
activation and a $50 mail-in rebate.
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AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their
offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications
services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and
voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory
publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and
YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators
in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen
integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings.
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About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless
handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more
information, please visit http://www.samsungwireless.com.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with
2006 parent company sales of US$63.4 billion and net income of US$8.5
billion. Employing approximately 138,000 people in 124 offices in 56
countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Media
Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business, Telecommunication Network
Business and Digital Appliance 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 http://www.samsung.com.
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