AT&T PocketNet Phone Wins Award For Best Software Application at CTIA Wireless Apps '96.LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 8, 1996--The AT&T PocketNetTM Phone and service was presented the first annual APPY award for best software application at CTIA (1) See CompTIA. (2) (Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association, Washington, DC, www.ctia.org, www.wow-com.com) A membership organization founded in 1984 that is involved with regulatory and public affairs issues in the wireless industry. Wireless Apps '96 in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. today. The awards were presented in four categories: Hardware, software, end-user solutions and a special "new vision" category. The award winners, representing the best and brightest ideas in wireless data technology, were judged by an impartial technical committee sponsored by the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association See TIA. (body, standard) Telecommunications Industry Association - (TIA) An association that sets standards for communications cabling. Cables that TIA set standards for include: EIA/TIA-568A and EIA/TIA-568B category three, four and five cable. (CTIA). Introduced in July 1996, the PocketNet Phone is the first wireless device of its kind to enable end users and corporations to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the content and messaging power of the Internet. Users will have instant access to a base set of AT&T PocketNet services out of the box. Business services, such as e-mail, fax capabilities and financial information, will be joined in the future by personal services personal services n. in contract law, the talents of a person which are unusual, special or unique and cannot be performed exactly the same by another. These can include the talents of an artist, an actor, a writer, or professional services. , including sports scores, local movie listings and local lottery results. Commercial AT&T PocketNet Phones and service will be available first to corporations in the fourth quarter of 1996. AT&T Wireless Services, formerly McCaw Cellular Communications, is the leading provider of wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. services in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , serving more than 6 million cellular and 980,000 messaging customers, and is a world leader in air-to-ground communication services. The Wireless Data Division of AT&T Wireless Services is a recognized leader in the development of wireless data communications, offering solutions designed to meet the entire spectrum of business data communications requirements. For additional information, contact the Wireless Data Division at 800/552-3373. The Wireless Data Division's World Wide Web address is http://www.airdata.com/. -0- PocketNet is a trademark of AT&T Corp. CONTACT: AT&T Wireless Services Wireless Data Division Brad Stevens, 206/803-4020 brad.w.stevens@airdata.com |
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