Digit Wireless Fastap Keypad Technology Races to the United States on the LG AX490 Fastap Phone Exclusively From Alltel.LEXINGTON, Mass. -- A U.S. First, Alltel Wireless Makes Their Customers Mobile Life Simple With the LG AX490 the Only One-Touch Full Alphanumeric Keypad On a Mainstream Flip Phone Digit Wireless, Inc., (www.digitwireless.com), the innovators of Fastap(TM), a patented new approach to keypad design technology, today announced its first U.S. deployment of Fastap in its alphanumeric format with wireless carrier, Alltel Wireless. This is the first U.S. implementation of a Fastap-enabled handset -- the LG AX490. Fastap is a new approach to keypad design, which simplifies user discovery, access and the use of mobile phone-based applications including SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. , 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 , Multimedia Messaging, Web Browsing, mobile music and more. In the specific alphanumeric implementation on the LG AX490, the use of all messaging and mobile data services now becomes quicker and easier to use. Fastap enables the LG AX490 to maintain mainstream phone size and form factor by integrating a raised (alpha keys) and lowered (number) key architecture powered by an error prevention software that makes use error and care-free. It is one keypad with two levels of functionality. "We are very excited to introduce the first U.S. deployment of Fastap with Alltel and LG," 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. "Consumers have been waiting for this enhancement to the 50 year-old 12 button keypad, and we are happy that Alltel will be able to showcase Fastap to with its diverse subscriber base, while furthering its reputation of introducing innovative, new products. Fastap's intuitive functionality will give Alltel's subscribers the ability to easily discover, access and use today's advanced mobile data services. The efficiency and ease of use of Fastap has proven to increase usage of everything from SMS and photo messaging Taking a picture with a cellphone and sending it to someone. A photo messaging phone enables the user to aim it, take a picture and transmit it. If recipients do not have photo-enabled cellphones, they are directed to a Web page where they can view the images. to web browsing and more." "Alltel Wireless provides our customers with the very best in cutting-edge innovations, and we're very excited to team with LG and Digit Wireless to debut the new LG AX490 Fastap phone," said Wade McGill, senior vice president for wireless product management, Alltel Wireless. "The design of the LG AX490 Fastap Phone clearly addresses the growing needs of the wireless consumer with a keypad that allows quicker and easier data entry. The beauty of a Fastap phone is that a mobile user does not have to sacrifice size and form factor to achieve advanced functionality. The LG AX490 is compact and maintains a flip phone form factor making it an ideal phone for everyone. We're delighted to be the first and only U.S. carrier to deploy the LG AX490, and we know our customers will enjoy the phone's functionality and ease of use on America's largest network." With the Fastap-enabled LG AX490, Alltel Wireless customers will also be able to download the Instant Messaging client Chat Client is the name used for alternative engines to messengers such as Yahoo!, MSN, and AOL. Several offer limited services with only IM/PM ability while some offer combined messsenger services with Yahoo!, AOL, or MSN, among others, combined into one. from OZ, the company who empowers consumers to stay connected with mobile IM. With Fastap, Instant Messaging truly becomes instant as the easy-to-use Fastap keypad lets the user respond intuitively and quickly to incoming messages. It provides users with an affordable, easy, seamless and always-on mobile messaging experience right to their phones. With Fastap, Alltel Wireless customers benefit through an acceleration and simplicity of every aspect of the mobile user experience. Fastap is the one-touch keypad technology that can enable easier discovery, access and use of mobile applications and services through easier text entry and/or enhanced access-control functionality. Fastap in its various implementations (Full Alphanumeric or Press-To-Anything) can drive vastly improved functionality and usability of messaging, imaging, music, video and converged device A converged device combines the functions of others. Examples
Fastap is truly a global technology platform which can be incorporated into any device based on the design flexibility and easy manufacturability of the keypad. In its full alphanumeric format Fastap can be mapped to any language for mobile subscribers around the globe. About Alltel Alltel is owner and operator of the nation's largest wireless network with more than 10 million wireless customers. Alltel (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AT), www.alltel.com. About Fastap Fastap keypad technology is an innovative approach to keypad design that creates simple-to-use devices that enable easier discovery, access and usage of wireless data, messaging and voice services. Fastap maintains the voice-centric functionality that customers expect while delivering enhanced functionality on any size phone. Utilizing raised and lowered keys, powered by error prevention software, Fastap enables simple to use keypads designed for the applications of today. OEMs and Mobile Operators will benefit from greater revenue and increased profitability. About Digit Wireless Digit Wireless, the pioneer and innovator of the patented Fastap(TM) keypad technology, is dedicated to enhancing the usability of mobile devices, making mobile life simple. The company is working with the world's OEMs, ODMs and mobile carriers on licensing Fastap technology to enhance functionality on any mobile device, increasing discovery, access and usability of today's voice and data services. Digit Wireless is headquartered in Lexington, Mass. and has offices in Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. , London and Seoul. For more information, please visit the company Web site at www.digitwireless.com or www.fastap.net. 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) 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 (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. handsets, optical storage devices, residential air conditioners and home theater An audio/video entertainment center that has a large-screen TV and hi-fi system with three speakers in the front (left, right and center) and left and right speakers in the rear. Starting in the early 1990s, video inputs were added to stereo receivers and preamplifiers. 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 Any apparatus controlled by a computer. It may refer to an actual household appliance (coffee maker, toaster, etc.) that is computerized, but often refers to a handheld device such as a pager, cellphone or PDA. See Internet appliance. , Digital Display and Digital Media. About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company Communications Company is a communications unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are part of Combat Logistics Regiment 37 , 3rd Marine Logistics Group (3MLG) and III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF). The unit is based out of the Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. 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. |
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