Ericsson introduces the T29 for GSM 900/1800 markets
Ericsson introduces the T29 for GSM 900/1800 markets Today, Ericsson introduced its new T29 mobile phone in Europe. It is the first phone to feature Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) for sending pictures and sound to other mobile phones. The T29 also features Mobile Chat, WAP 1.1, and four games. The T29 will be available in all GSM 900/1800-markets during the second quarter, 2001, and it is packed with features designed to make life easier. EMS utilizes the existing SMS messaging service and infrastructure to let users enhance their text messages with pictures and sounds. The first mobile phones on the market supporting EMS are the Ericsson T29 and T20e. In the future EMS will be a standard feature in Ericsson mobile phones. EMS messages can be used either to send or to receive creative messages or to exchange pictures, and ring signals. Unlike similar technologies on the market today, EMS is an open standard so EMS messages can be read in phones that do not support EMS. In addition T29 also supports group- SMS text messages. The T29 includes a WAP browser (WAP 1.1) with WTLS security protocol. Wherever you are, you can access hundreds of WAP sites offering services and products covering news, entertainment, shopping, banking and much more. Sending and receiving e-mails are also very convenient. Confidential information, such as credit card or bank account numbers, are encrypted when sent over the air, and users can verify that they are in contact with the right WAP gateway. The mobile chat feature lets you enjoy instant messaging while on the move. Two users can enjoy a conversation in a situation where quick and quiet communication is more suitable. The phone also has five fun games - Tetris, Erix, Ballpop, Catcher and Maze. The T29sc offers a complete Chinese interface that makes it possible to send and receive Chinese SMS messages and to store Chinese names in the phone book. The T29 has a new design with deep-colored inlays, silver-toned and shine-through keys and slight wings on the active flip. It comes in two color variants with different deep-colored inlays: Amethyst Purple and Sapphire Blue. At a weight of only 95g, including its slim battery, the T29 is compact and lightweight. The standby time is 150 hours and the talk time 7 hours. The new phone fits seamlessly with Ericsson accessories, including Bluetoothtm headset, FM radio, MP3, Chatboardtm, car holder and several handsfree solutions. To view the Ericsson T29, visit http://www.ericsson.com/press/phli_pcoph.shtml Ericsson is the leading communications supplier, combining innovation in mobility and Internet in creating the new era of mobile Internet. Ericsson provides total solutions covering everything from systems and applications to mobile phones and other communications tools. With more than 100,000 employees in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for customers all over the world. Read more at http://www.ericsson.com/press FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Peter Bodor, Public Relations Manager Ericsson Mobile Communications Phone: +46 8 404 24 23, E-mail: peter.bodor@ecs.ericsson.se