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Media Release
Australia/Sydney - Monday 9th February 2004
3, Australia's only third generation mobile network, today announced the arrival of the Motorola A925, one of the world's most advanced video and PDA inclusive mobile handsets.
Complemented by new industry-leading multimedia business and consumer services, the Motorola A925 is being exclusively released into 3 operations around the globe and will be launched in other countries with 3 networks soon.
It provides a host of functionality to users and includes wide screen viewing of video clips and super bright backlit screen for outstanding clarity. The A925's Symbian operating system is open, allowing customers to install 3rd party software for additional tailored functionality.
In Australia, the A925 is being released with new video based information services for investors, business customers and others interested in finance -- and with 3's highly popular new $99 Talk Cap. The Talk Cap, part of the "Hot for 3" pricing plan, allows 3 customers to make up to $500 worth of national voice calls each month and pay only $99 per month.
"The Motorola A925 is the first in a series of advanced 3G handsets that will be released by 3 in 2004," said Peter Burr, 3's General Manager, Marketing. "The A925 follows the Motorola A920 as 3's premier business mobile and it also features videocalling and the full range of 3's sport and entertainment services," he said.
The A925 combines a number of business and communication tools in one compact, easy-to-use device. Customers can sync the handset to MS Outlook or Lotus Notes and Organiser using their existing computer or laptop, to exchange emails, calendar appointments and address book details. As well they can take advantage of 3 video news, finance, sport and entertainment, including comedy, games and -- soon -- interactive multiplayer games.
Sporting a sleek, black and brushed chrome look, the A925 is easy to navigate with new control keys and the option of touch screen or stylus operation, including handwriting recognition. Operating on a Symbian platform, the A925's main features include a fully functional PDA, 65,536 colour touch screen, expandable memory of up to 128Mb, speakerphone, email client, built-in still and video camera and bluetooth for wireless talk and connectivity.
The new finance product includes a suite of services for ASX-listed stocks, including near live quotes, performance charts and a list of the Top 10 movers. 3 customers can also track the Aussie dollar and the All Ordinaries against other global currencies and indices. All stock data is provided for 3 by Reuters, in association with the ASX.
"With appealing pricing and innovative product offerings, 3 is the most compelling offer in the Australian market," Mr Burr said. "Now's the perfect time for the upwardly mobile user to join 3."
3 also provides video finance reporting on trading days, including a morning close of trade Wall Street report, a midday ASX report and the Australian Financial Review Market Wrap, after close of the Australian market.
3's interactive Finance WatchFolio allows customers to track the current market value of up to 10 ASX-listed stocks. By entering the buy price details, customers can see how much notional profit (or loss!) they have made on their portfolio.
The A925 is available from 3 Shops, Dealers and 3 Direct on 13 16 83. The A925 is available on "Hot for 3" priced at $32 per month for 24 months plus $50 connection fee or $768 upfront, plus customers get $32 per month of included videocalls to other 3 users in Australia.
Finance on 3 pricing is 25c for stock quotes and 50c for Finance WatchFolio and Videos. Full details of 3's charges are available at www.three.com.au
For further information, please contact:
Liz Rex, Media Manager
Hutchison Telecoms
Tel.: +61 (0)2 9964 4831
Email: erex@hutchison.com.au
About 3
3 is Australia's first true third generation (3G) mobile service, with live, mobile face-to-face video calling and a suite of information, entertainment and communication services. 3 is majority owned by Hutchison Telecoms, a subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa Limited, a global leader in the introduction of telecommunications services worldwide. 3 is also available in Austria, Denmark, Italy, Sweden, the UK and Hong Kong.
3's video calling, content services and some messaging services are only available in our video coverage zones in most areas of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Adelaide and Perth. Outside those areas, 3's voice and SMS services can be used via 3 and its roaming partner, Vodafone, in areas covering up to 92% of the Australian population. When making video calls (including international video calls) both parties need to be in video coverage zones.
About the Motorola A925
The A925 runs on a version of the open operating system, Symbian OS v7.0 and incorporates the latest pen-based user interface by UIQ. An expansion memory card is also available for up to 128 extra Mb of space for multimedia files.
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