Biztravel.com Announces M-Commerce Partnership With Nextel; Biztravel Unwired Services Available Through Nextel Online.Business Editors, Technology Writers PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 2000 Biztravel.com, a Rosenbluth Interactive company, today announced a partnership with Nextel Communications Nextel Communications, styled NEXTEL, (Former NASDAQ: NXTL) which is now known as the Sprint Nextel Corporation was a telecommunications firm based in the United States. Known for providing a nation-wide mobile communications system. , Inc. to enable mobile users to book air, rental car, and hotel reservations on Web-enabled mobile phones. Biztravel unwired Unwired is an Australian public company dedicated to building a nationwide, fixed wireless telecommunications network offering carrier grade Internet services. They currently provide coverage in Sydney and Melbourne. , available on Nextel mobile phones since December 1, 2000, is featured in the travel category of Nextel Online(SM) Wireless Internet Services. "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. devices are an invaluable asset for today's business Today's Business is a show on CNBC that aired in the early morning, 5 to 7AM ET timeslot, hosted by Liz Claman and Bob Sellers, and it was replaced by Wake Up Call on Feb 4, 2002. traveler, who is often required to make last-minute travel arrangements," says Suzanne Zapf, VP Strategy Development of biztravel.com. "Both biztravel and Nextel are committed to delivering superior services tailored to address the needs of mobile professionals. Partnering with Nextel enables us to expand the distribution of our biztravel unwired services to thousands of new business travelers." The alliance provides Nextel customers access to biztravel's award-winning services through their wireless devices. In addition to booking air, rental car, and hotel reservations, users will also benefit from such unique biztravel programs as bizAlerts(SM), real-time wireless messaging regarding flight status, departure gate, terminal assignment, and weather conditions in the destination city. The Biztravel Guarantee(SM), which compensates travelers for their inconveniences, is also available to Nextel Online(SM) subscribers. "Our customers look for both convenience and quality in wireless services," said Greg Santoro, vice president Internet and wireless services. "We selected biztravel because they offer the convenience found in its advanced technology and its dedication to providing outstanding customer service now provided on a user-friendly mobile platform. Biztravel unwired specifically addresses the needs of our customers and we feel that this partnership will offer them an unmatched mobile travel experience." Nextel is the first telecommunications carrier to include biztravel unwired in its service since biztravel launched its mobile phone capabilities on November 1, 2000. About Nextel Nextel Communications, Inc., based in Reston, VA, is the leading provider of fully integrated wireless communications services and has built the largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network 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. covering thousands of communities across the United States. Nextel and Nextel Partners, Inc., currently serve 178 of the top 200 U.S. markets. Through recent market launches, Nextel and Nextel Partners' service is available today in areas of the U.S. where approximately 200 million people live or work. The Nextel National Network offers a fully integrated wireless communications tool with digital cellular, text/numeric paging, wireless Internet access See how to access the Internet. and Nextel Direct Connect(R) -- a digital two-way radio A voice network that provides an always-on connection enabling the user to just "push the button and talk." Also called "dispatch radio," two-way radio has traditionally been used by police, fire, taxi and other mobile fleets. feature. In addition, through Nextel International, Inc., Nextel has wireless operations and investments in Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, the Philippines, Peru, Chile and Japan. Please visit our website at http://www.nextel.com. About biztravel.com Biztravel.com is the foremost full service travel Web site for business travelers, recognized for its world-class customer service, the revolutionary Biztravel Guarantee, and cutting-edge technological applications. These include FareGuard(SM), a patented technology that searches the airlines' systems for lower fares up until the date of departure -- allowing biztravel customers to benefit from a price reduction announced by the airlines after they have planned or purchased a trip. Other innovative features on the site include calendar synchronization (1) See synchronous and synchronous transmission. (2) Ensuring that two sets of data are always the same. See data synchronization. (3) Keeping time-of-day clocks in two devices set to the same time. See NTP. , automatic upgrading, personalized frequent traveler point tracking, and real time wireless messaging alerts -- informing the traveler of timely flight information one hour prior to take-off. Biztravel.com and its personalized reservation process has been lauded by such prestigious publications as PC Computing, PC Magazine and The Peppers & Rogers Group The Rogers Group is a Mauritius-based conglomerate. The Group has a portfolio with interests in sectors such as aviation and tourism, logistics, financial services, distribution and industrials. The Group employs almost 3,000 people. , and also received the Webby See WBI. Award for the Best Travel Site of the Year. Most recently, Biztravel.com was named one of the top 100 best sites for 2000 by Yahoo! Internet Life Yahoo! Internet Life was a monthly magazine published by Ziff-Davis, which licensed the name from Yahoo!, a well known search engine website. It was created and launched by Barry Golson, the former executive editor of Playboy and TV guide. , was featured in Forbes Magazine "Best of the Web 2000" sites, and received a CIO CIO: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. (Chief Information Officer) The executive officer in charge of information processing in an organization. 100 award for customer service excellence. Biztravel.com is on the Web at http://www.biztravel.com. |
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