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Nextel Launches the Motorola i850 Camera Phone
With five distinct ways to communicate, Motorola i850 keeps users connected whether for business or pleasure
RESTON, Va. and PLANTATION, Fla. – 12 July 2005 – Nextel Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTL) and Motorola Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the Motorola i850, a feature-rich camera phone that combines enhanced communication features with a compact, sleek design.
In addition to Nextel’s Nationwide Direct Connect®1 and International Direct ConnectSM1 services that allow instant coast-to-coast and country-to-country communication at the touch of a button, the Motorola i850 also offers other unique walkie-talkie options. The Group ConnectSM1 service enables group walkie-talkie conversations with up to 21 participants nationwide, and the groups can be directly set up on the handset within seconds. The Direct TalkSM service allows walkie-talkie communications in areas without network coverage within a range of up to six miles, depending on specific conditions such as terrain. Nextel Direct SendSM allows users to send contact information to another Direct Send capable phone within seconds simply by pushing the walkie-talkie button.
The Motorola i850 offers Nextel Multimedia Messaging1 service, which allows for a high level of expression and personalization by enabling messages to include text, images and audio altogether. The i850 allows these messages to be sent from several locations on the handset - eliminating needless extra steps - including the Message Center where voicemail and multimedia messages can be managed in one central location. Additionally, the phone’s integrated 310K digital camera provides the ability to set lighting, picture quality and picture size.
“The Motorola i850 handset can be pulled in just as many directions as the people that use it. The Motorola i850 is a great multitasker, with the ability to successfully perform several functions all within one compact device, including advanced walkie-talkie and multimedia-messaging capabilities,” said Blair Kutrow, vice president, Voice Services and Subscriber Devices, Nextel.
“The Motorola i850 mobile phone is packed with advanced features that make it easy for users to stay connected” said Rey Moré, senior vice president and general manager, Motorola’s iDEN® Subscriber Group. “At the same time, it keeps users entertained with its integrated camera and downloadable games1.”
Some of the many other features of the Motorola i850 include pre-installed and downloadable Java applications1, GPS capabilities1, Internet microbrowser, audible and picture caller ID1, an internal color screen, voice dialing, voice recorder, speakerphone, datebook and 600-entry contacts list.
The Motorola i850 is available through all Nextel distribution channels, including retail stores, at a price of $224.99, with a two-year service agreement, new activation and credit approval. Taxes, fees, early termination fee and other charges apply.
About Nextel Communications
Nextel Communications, a FORTUNE 200 company based in Reston, Va., is a leading provider of fully integrated wireless communications services and has built the largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network in the country covering thousands of communities across the United States. Today 95 percent of FORTUNE 500® companies are Nextel customers. Nextel and Nextel Partners, Inc. currently serve 297 of the top 300 U.S. markets where approximately 263 million people live or work.
About Nextel Partners Nextel Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTP), based in Kirkland, Wash., has exclusive rights to offer the same fully integrated, digital wireless communications services offered by Nextel Communications (Nextel) in mid-sized and rural markets in 31 states where approximately 54 million people reside. Nextel Partners and Nextel together offer the largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network in the country serving 297 of the top 300 U.S. markets. To learn more about Nextel Partners, visit www.nextelpartners.com.
About Motorola
Motorola is a Fortune 100 global communications leader that provides seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks. In your home, auto, workplace and all spaces in between, seamless mobility means you can reach the people, things and information you need, on the go. Seamless mobility harnesses the power of technology convergence and enables smarter, faster, cost-effective and flexible communication. Motorola had sales of US $31.3 billion in 2004. For more information: www.motorola.com.
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Media Contacts: Aaron Radelet
Nextel
+1 703-433-8256
Aaron.Radelet@Nextel.com
Paul Blalock
Nextel Investor Relations
+1 703-433-4300
Steven Hendricks
Motorola
+1 954-723-8979
steven.hendricks@motorola.com
1Airtime, data charges, and/or additional charges apply.
All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2005.
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