Boost Mobile Helps American Youth Contribute to Tsunami Relief Effort; Nextel's Youth Lifestyle Brand Uses Ringtones To Attract Donations for UNICEF.IRVINE, Calif. -- Starting today, Boost Mobile, 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.'s (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :NXTL) youth lifestyle brand, will begin offering a catalog of mobile phone ringtones aimed at helping American youth provide aid to the South Asia This article is about the geopolitical region in Asia. For geophysical treatments, see Indian subcontinent. South Asia, also known as Southern Asia tsunami disaster relief effort. All Boost proceeds from the ringtone The audible sound made by a telephone to announce that a call is coming in. The traditional ringtone was in the 440-480 Hz range, but as cellphone usage grew, it became obvious that ringtone differentiation would become important. sales (approximately $1 per download) will be donated to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF UNICEF (y  `nĭsĕf'), the United Nations Children's Fund, an affiliated agency of the United Nations. (United Nations Children's Fund United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), an affiliated agency of the United Nations. It was established in 1946 as the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund. ) to help provide immediate relief and emergency supplies to the estimated 1.5 million affected children in South Asia, many of whom have been orphaned or separated from their families and are in critical need of basic care and support. Boost Mobile is the first U.S. wireless operation to use mobile phone ringtones as a tool to generate donations for the disaster relief effort. Boost Mobile's tsunami relief ringtone effort follows on the organization's highly successful "Anthem" charity campaign, which has raised more than $50,000 to date from the sale of ringtones to benefit youth development programs. "We believe that American youth are actively seeking ways to contribute to the relief effort," said Don Girskis, vice president and general manager, Boost Mobile. "The positive response we received from young people around the U.S. to our Anthem charity effort prompted us to once again utilize ringtone sales as a vehicle for philanthropic giving. All Boost proceeds from the ringtone sales will be donated to U.S. Fund for UNICEF, so the more we can raise awareness and sales of the ringtones, the more we can help UNICEF's relief work to this unprecedented emergency." Boost Mobile's website (www.boostmobile.com) includes a "B-Zone" webpage where online visitors can preview the ringtones that will be donated to UNICEF's tsunami relief program, as well as a link to donate to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. The initial catalog of ringtones will feature 10 polyphonic The ability to play back some number of musical notes simultaneously. For example, 16-voice polyphony means a total of 16 notes, or waveforms, can be played concurrently. and music ringtones from such artists as Destiny's Child  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. , U2, R. Kelly, Enrique Iglesias Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler (born on May 8, 1975, in Madrid, Spain) is a singer/songwriter of Asian and European ancestry. Iglesias's career started on Indie label Fonovisa who helped turn him into one of the most popular artists in Latin America and in the Latin market , Sarah McLachlan, and Christina Aguilera. Customers may download each ringtone for $1.99 from BoostMobile.com or directly from their Boost phone by clicking on B-Tones or BoostLive. Boost Mobile will offer the ringtone catalog for at least two months and regularly add more ringtones. About UNICEF Founded in 1946, UNICEF helps save, protect and improve the lives of children around the world through immunization immunization: see immunity; vaccination. , education, health care, nutrition, clean water, and sanitation. UNICEF is non-partisan and its cooperation is free of discrimination. In everything it does, the most disadvantaged children and the countries in greatest need have priority. To make a donation or learn more about UNICEF please call 1-800-4UNICEF or go to www.unicefusa.org. About Boost Mobile Boost Mobile(TM), an Irvine, California-based division of Nextel Communications (NASDAQ:NXTL), is a provider of quality wireless telecommunications products and services that has gained a zealous following due to Boost's brand recognition and popularity among teens and twenty-something's. Boost Mobile believes strongly in the positive power of today's youth, and hosts and sponsors events that entertain, inspire and motivate young people throughout the U.S. Boost is the only wireless service provider to offer any true service differentiation by making Nextel's national Direct Connect(R), push-to-talk technology available as a pay-as-you-go feature. Boost Mobile offers Boost-branded wireless phones, its signature Boost(TM) Walkie-Talkie service and Re-Boost(TM) Pay-As-You-Go cards at retail locations where youth prefer to shop, including national retail and convenience stores, and merchants that focus on fashion, music, and action sports-related activities. Boost resonates with its consumers through strategic partnerships with leading youth lifestyle brands such as Quiksilver, Roxy, DUB, AND1 and others. Experience Boost on the Web at www.boostmobile.com. |
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