Alltel Wireless Debuts Exclusive Fastap Technology on New LG AX490 Phone; Unique Keypad Design Allows Alltel Wireless Customers to 'Write Away, Right Away'.LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Alltel Wireless (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : AT), America's largest network, announced today that the innovative Fastap(TM) keypad, created by Digit Wireless, is now available exclusively for its customers on the LG AX490 phone. Available in Alltel retail stores and on shopalltel.com beginning Aug. 3, the LG AX490 is the only phone 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. to feature this cutting-edge technology. Designed with simplicity in mind, the Fastap keypad allows for dual levels of functionality by integrating the traditional 12-number keypad with raised buttons for each letter of the alphabet. The Fastap keyboard simplifies virtually every phone function and provides easier and faster access to mobile phone-based applications including Text Messaging Sending short messages to a smartphone, pager, PDA or other handheld device. Text messaging implies sending short messages generally no more than a couple of hundred characters in length. , Instant Messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or , Picture and Web Browsing. Fastap meets the growing needs of Alltel Wireless' customers by providing a groundbreaking technology that allows for quicker and easier data entry and retrieval, while keeping with the traditional phone design. For example, customers who download Alltel's Axcess Instant Messaging application to their LG AX490 now have an affordable, easy, seamless and always-on mobile messaging experience. "Alltel Wireless strives to provide our customers with the very best in products and services, and we're excited to team with Digit Wireless to debut Fastap technology on the LG AX490 phone," said Frank O'Mara Frank O'Mara (born 17 July 1960 in Limerick) is a retired Irish runner who specialized in the 1500 and 3000 metres. He became World Indoor Champion in 3000 m twice, but never achieved the same success on the outdoor track. , executive vice president of sales and marketing for Alltel Wireless. "We're delighted to be the only U.S. carrier to launch a phone with Fastap technology, and we know our customers will enjoy the LG AX490's functionality and ease of use on America's largest network." "We are proud to be able to introduce our technology to Alltel Wireless customers. The Fastap technology introduces an iconic phone design to the U.S. market, one that vastly improves every aspect of the mobile experience," said Mark Connon, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Digit Wireless. The LG AX490 was designed with the racing enthusiast in mind. Sporting a sleek design based on a race car form, the LG AX490 features Fastap technology as well as special ringtones, games and graphics of Ryan Newman, driver of the Alltel No. 12 Dodge. The LG AX490 also includes Axcess Apps and Axcess Web from Alltel Wireless, allowing users to easily personalize their phones with ringtones, productivity tools and the ability to view Internet content. It also features a multimedia function for viewing and sharing photos quickly and easily right from the phone. "We are proud to introduce the first Fastap enabled handset with Alltel in the U.S., who is an important CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) A method for transmitting simultaneous signals over a shared portion of the spectrum. The foremost application of CDMA is the digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800 MHz band and 1.9 GHz PCS band. customer for LG," said Jeff Hwang, senior vice president of marketing and product management, LG Electronics MobileComm, U.S.A., Inc. "Text messaging is an increasingly popular handset feature for consumers today and at LG we are focused on bringing new and innovative wireless solutions such as Fastap devices to the market that enhances the overall user experience in a fun and intuitive way. The LG AX490 offers the best of everything for the user who is looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a sleek but highly functional wireless phone." The AX490 is available from Alltel for $59.99 after a $40 mail-in rebate. This discounted price is available to new customers on two-year service agreements as well as to existing eligible customers on qualifying rate plans. About LG Electronics, Inc. LG Electronics, Inc., (KSE KSE Karachi Stock Exchange KSE Kuwait Stock Exchange KSE Korea Stock Exchange KSE Kernel Scheduler Entities KSE Kill Switch Engage (band) KSE Kuat Systems Engineering (Star Wars) : 06657.KS) is the leader in consumer electronics and mobile communications. The company has more than 72,000 employees working in 77 subsidiaries and marketing units around the world. LG Electronics is the world's largest producer of CDMA handsets, optical storage devices, residential air conditioners and home theater system. With total revenue of more than USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 35 billion (consolidated USD 45 billion), LG Electronics is comprised of four business units: Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media. LG Electronics' goal worldwide is to create and enable the intelligent networking of digital products that will make consumers' lives better than ever. About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is the world's leading manufacturer of WCDMA (Wideband CDMA) A 3G high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers that use the TDMA or GSM technology worldwide, including AT&T (formerly Cingular) and T-Mobile in the U.S. (UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) The GSM implementation of the 3G wireless phone system. Part of IMT-2000, UMTS provides service in the 2 GHz band and offers global roaming and personalized features. ), CDMA. The company provides a total range of wireless solutions, and is rapidly establishing a global presence as it cultivates international market share in 3G handsets. For more information please visit www.lgusa.com. About Alltel Alltel is owner and operator of the nation's largest wireless network with more than 10 million wireless customers. |
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