Motorola puts the WOW into WAP
[February 24th 2000] Motorola is putting the WOW into WAP by announcing the extension of its WAP-enabled phone portfolio to 6
models -- including the world's first GSM tri-band GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) WAP enabled phone
- personalised brand companion websites and a series of content partnerships. This is
part of its strategy to deliver a world without wires, putting the Internet in your pocket.
These announcements span Motorola's three core consumer brands,Talkabout, Timeport and V. series. This significant extension
of Motorola's portfolio reflects the huge market potential of WAP - Motorola predicts that more than half of all Internet connections will come from wireless devices by 2003 meaning big
business for WAP and GPRS.
Fred Kuznik, President EMEA said: "This is a very strategic
development for Motorola; the next generation of communications is here. Through our WAP-enabled phone portfolio, consumers will be
able to access both voice and data-led information anytime, anyplace, anywhere. The announcement of the GSM tri-band GRPS WAP-enabled phone demonstrates our commitment to the
evolution of a
high-speed permanent Internet in the palm of your hand."
Motorola tailors the Internet in your pocket with its own
companion websites ...
As part of its strategy to deliver the pocket Internet, Motorola
is developing tailored companion websites for each of its core
brands. The first to be launched is MyTimeport.com which will allow users to access stored information, emails, Internet sites
and invaluable information, including global news and share
trading, wherever in the world their business takes them.
Motorola announces new alliances for content delivery ...
In an industry where content is king, Motorola is announcing
alliances with major Internet content providers including
Amazon.co.uk, Digital Bridges and Sports.com to provide consumers with easy access to their favourite websites through their WAP-enabled phones. This is part of Motorola's Web W/O Wires
programme, internet sites to become WAP enabled.
The new WAP-enabled phones, which will be available in June, are:
Timeport P7389i -- This is the world's first GSM tri-band GPRS
WAP-enabled phone. GPRS promises high speed and efficient service to a constantly connected Internet.
Timeport P7389 - This is the world's first tri-band GSM WAP-
enabled phone. It allows secure access to the Internet almost
anywhere in the world. It operates in EMEA, Asia Pacific and the
Americas.
Timeport P7389e - This is Motorola's first WAP-enabled global e-commerce phone. It combines globetrotting capability,
Internet access and mobile commerce. It is capable of reading two smart cards- a SIM card and a third-party banking card.
Timeport P1088 - This is a WAP-enabled integrated smart phone,
personal organiser and messaging solution with Internet access
TalkAbout T2288 - This WAP-enabled phone delivers affordable Internet access and mobile communications for family and friends
V. Series V.2288 - This WAP-enabled phone has an integrated FM
radio and cool PhoneW raps, and is aimed at young, upbeat
consumers. It is available in three colours.
