Alltel Wireless Debuts Exclusive Fastap Technology on New LG AX490 Phone; Unique Keypad Design Allows Alltel Wireless Customers
July 31 2006 - 8:13AM
Business Wire
Alltel Wireless (NYSE: AT), America's largest network, announced
today that the innovative Fastap(TM) keypad, created by Digit
Wireless, is now available exclusively for its customers on the LG
AX490 phone. Available in Alltel retail stores and on
shopalltel.com beginning Aug. 3, the LG AX490 is the only phone in
the United States to feature this cutting-edge technology. Designed
with simplicity in mind, the Fastap keypad allows for dual levels
of functionality by integrating the traditional 12-number keypad
with raised buttons for each letter of the alphabet. The Fastap
keyboard simplifies virtually every phone function and provides
easier and faster access to mobile phone-based applications
including Text Messaging, Instant Messaging, Picture and Web
Browsing. Fastap meets the growing needs of Alltel Wireless'
customers by providing a groundbreaking technology that allows for
quicker and easier data entry and retrieval, while keeping with the
traditional phone design. For example, customers who download
Alltel's Axcess Instant Messaging application to their LG AX490 now
have an affordable, easy, seamless and always-on mobile messaging
experience. "Alltel Wireless strives to provide our customers with
the very best in products and services, and we're excited to team
with Digit Wireless to debut Fastap technology on the LG AX490
phone," said Frank O'Mara, executive vice president of sales and
marketing for Alltel Wireless. "We're delighted to be the only U.S.
carrier to launch a phone with Fastap technology, and we know our
customers will enjoy the LG AX490's functionality and ease of use
on America's largest network." "We are proud to be able to
introduce our technology to Alltel Wireless customers. The Fastap
technology introduces an iconic phone design to the U.S. market,
one that vastly improves every aspect of the mobile experience,"
said Mark Connon, CEO, Digit Wireless. The LG AX490 was designed
with the racing enthusiast in mind. Sporting a sleek design based
on a race car form, the LG AX490 features Fastap technology as well
as special ringtones, games and graphics of Ryan Newman, driver of
the Alltel No. 12 Dodge. The LG AX490 also includes Axcess Apps and
Axcess Web from Alltel Wireless, allowing users to easily
personalize their phones with ringtones, productivity tools and the
ability to view Internet content. It also features a multimedia
function for viewing and sharing photos quickly and easily right
from the phone. "We are proud to introduce the first Fastap enabled
handset with Alltel in the U.S., who is an important CDMA customer
for LG," said Jeff Hwang, senior vice president of marketing and
product management, LG Electronics MobileComm, U.S.A., Inc. "Text
messaging is an increasingly popular handset feature for consumers
today and at LG we are focused on bringing new and innovative
wireless solutions such as Fastap devices to the market that
enhances the overall user experience in a fun and intuitive way.
The LG AX490 offers the best of everything for the user who is
looking for a sleek but highly functional wireless phone." The
AX490 is available from Alltel for $59.99 after a $40 mail-in
rebate. This discounted price is available to new customers on
two-year service agreements as well as to existing eligible
customers on qualifying rate plans. About LG Electronics, Inc. LG
Electronics, Inc., (KSE: 06657.KS) 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 handsets, optical storage devices, residential air
conditioners and home theater system. With total revenue of more
than USD 35 billion (consolidated USD 45 billion), LG Electronics
is comprised of four business units: Mobile Communications, Digital
Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media. LG Electronics' goal
worldwide is to create and enable the intelligent networking of
digital products that will make consumers' lives better than ever.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company LG Electronics
Mobile Communications Company is the world's leading manufacturer
of WCDMA (UMTS), 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. About Alltel Alltel is
owner and operator of the nation's largest wireless network with
more than 10 million wireless customers.
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