Alltel Wireless introduces SCH-u420 slim slider handset from Samsung; Stylish handset debuts enhanced access to exclusive content and mobile applications through Axcess Shop.LITTLE ROCK, Ark. & DALLAS -- Alltel Wireless, America's largest network, today announced that it is the premiere wireless carrier 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 offer the SCH-u420 slim slider A block of material that holds the read/write head of a magnetic disk. See flying head. handset from Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung). The u420 is the first handset from Alltel Wireless to feature newly enhanced Axcess Shop capability, enabling customers to download rich content and data applications such as XM Radio and Axcess Mobilcast, ringtones, games and more. The new Axcess Shop, built on QUALCOMM's uiOne(TM) technology, features such applications as World Series of Poker The World Series of Poker is the largest set of poker tournaments in the world. It is held annually in Las Vegas, lasting just over a month. A bracelet is awarded to the winner of each of the fifty-plus events which include all the major varieties of poker. (R) Texas Hold'em by Glu Mobile Glu Mobile is a leading global publisher of mobile games. Its portfolio of top-rated games includes original titles Super K.O. Boxing!, Stranded and the Ancient Empires franchise, and titles based on major brands from Atari, Harrah's, Hasbro, Microsoft, PlayFirst, PopCap Games, , Realtone Jukebox(TM) by 9Squared, and Axcess Wallpaper Powered by Digital Orchid. "The u420 from Samsung is a slim, very stylish slider that will appeal to customers who are 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 phone that combines a distinctive design with high-tech, easy-to-use features," said Wade McGill, senior vice president of product management for Alltel. "In addition, we're excited that the u420 introduces Alltel's redesigned Axcess Shop with customer-friendly components such as data application previews and featured apps." Samsung's u420 features a VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. camera, hands-free Bluetooth(R) functionality as well as speakerphone, voice-activated dialing and BREW(R) Client 3.1.4. It has picture, text and 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 capabilities, and can display text in both English and Spanish. The phone also is equipped with Axcess Web, which enables customers to surf the Internet. Additional subscription fees and/or airtime charges will apply for accessing the Internet. "The launch of the u420 is significant for Samsung; it is the debut of this model to consumers in the U.S., featuring a sleek slim sliding form factor, in addition to superior voice and data features," said Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president, Samsung. Beginning tomorrow, Alltel customers can purchase the SCH-u420 for $49.99 after a $30 mail-in rebate and get a second one for free. 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 Samsung Telecommunications America Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P., a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Samsung Electronics (SEC, Hangul:삼성전자; KSE: 005930, KSE: 005935, LSE: SMSN, LSE: SMSD) is a South Korean multinational corporation and the world's largest and leading electronics and information technology company. 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 Electronics 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 Alltel Alltel is owner and operator of the nation's largest wireless network and has more than 11 million wireless customers. Alltel, NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : AT www.alltel.com |
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