SKYTEL INTRODUCES eChat: TWO-WAY WIRELESS MESSAGING FOR EVERYONE; eChat Allows Everyone to Affordably and Reliably 'SkyTel It' Anytime.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers JACKSON, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 2000 Families, friends and small business professionals will always be within easy reach-and-reply mode with the introduction of eChat(SM), the newest and lowest priced on-demand wireless nationwide two-way messaging service plan from SkyTel, a WorldCom company. By combining the value of eChat's simple rate service plans with the reliability of the SkyTel nationwide network and the new Motorola Talkabout(R) T900 two-way messaging unit, SkyTel eChat delivers the speed and flexibility of two-way wireless messaging to fulfill virtually any need or budget. Working parents will appreciate the ability to reliably respond to their family's needs without interrupting a business meeting to take or return a phone call. Teenagers and college students will appreciate the ease of staying in touch with friends via eChat text or email messages they send and receive. And, in addition to being accessible and responsive to customers anytime, small business professionals can stay informed with up-to-the-minute custom newscasts delivered directly to their Talkabout T900 two-way. "eChat is one of the most innovative consumer and small business communications services SkyTel has ever offered," said Jeff Lindauer, SkyTel 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. . "eChat is all about empowering the user with all of the accessibility, information and personal control that wireless data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. has to offer at a very attractive price." SkyTel's eChat service plans have nationwide coverage and start at $14.99 a month for 500 messages and an e-mail address See Internet address. e-mail address - electronic mail address . eChat Plus is $19.99 a month with 1,000 messages and an e-mail address, and eChat One-2-One package with two Motorola T900 units costs $29.99 per month. eChat One-2-One service provides unlimited communications at no extra cost between the two packaged T900s. eChat One-2-One is ideal for those need to stay in touch with one family member, friend or business associate more than any other. "SkyTel is setting another first with eChat's One-2-One plan, providing always-on free 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. between two devices," said Lindauer. "Users want access to unlimited communications packages, and with eChat One-2-One, they've got it." With two-way messaging, users can originate and respond to text and email messages as often as they like by choosing a service plan that fits their needs. A simple address book allows storage of email addresses See Internet address. , making the messaging process quick and easy. eChat is available through SkyTel direct sales (1-800-395-5304), SkyTel retailers (CompUSA, Office Depot Office Depot (NYSE: ODP) is one of the world's leading suppliers of office products and services. The Company's selection of brand name office supplies includes business machines, computers, computer software and office furniture, while its business services encompass copying, or Staples) or the SkyTel website (www.skytel.com). With a true keyboard protected by a flip-up. four-line screen, Motorola's compact Talkabout T900 two-way is simple to use and easy to read. When not in use, the screen snaps shut to fit into a vertical holster. A wide range of hip and conservative colors provides choices for every taste and personality. Messaging and wireless data services are key components of the WorldCom `generation d' initiative. Announced in April, generation d is a corporate-wide focus on new types of services, customers, entrepreneurial companies and employees, all of whom are driving today's digital economy. WorldCom is fundamentally shifting its corporate strategy, business initiatives, product development efforts and sales practices to move from traditional communications services to high-growth data, Internet and wireless services that enable e-business and e-commerce. ABOUT SKYTEL, A WORLDCOM COMPANY SkyTel is the premiere provider of wireless two-way text and email messaging, fixed-location wireless data telemetry telemetry Highly automated communications process by which data are collected from instruments located at remote or inaccessible points and transmitted to receiving equipment for measurement, monitoring, display, and recording. solutions, Internet-based mobile wireless communications products on-demand information delivery, and traditional paging in the U.S. WorldCom, Inc. (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 :WCOM WCOM MCI/Worldcom (stock symbol) WCOM Windows Component Object Model WCOM Wireless Communication ) is a preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae global 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. for the digital generation, operating in more than 65 countries. Global revenues in 1999 were $36 billion, with $15 billion from high-growth data, Internet and international services. WorldCom provides the innovative technologies and services that are the foundation for business in the 21st century. For more information go to http://www.wcom.com. Talkabout and Motorola are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc. |
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