Bell introduces exclusive Samsung r610 mobile phone featuring custom client interface, phonebook backup feature TORONTO, December 28, 2007 – Bell today launched the Samsung r610, a feature-rich mobile phone offering a custom client interface developed by Bell Mobility and a pre-installed phonebook backup manager. Exclusive to Bell, the Samsung r610 offers a wide range of multimedia and mobile data features, including access to Full Track Music services and Canada’s largest mobile music library, mobile movies and TV, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, picture and video messaging, and Internet access to popular sites, including email services, Facebook and YouTube. The phone also features Bell Mobility’s new mobile user interface, offering clients have very fast access to favourite applications and services, and features such as personalized “bubbles” that deliver dynamic data streams, such as weather and news headline updates. A pre-installed backup manager service on the Samsung r610 also allows clients to easily save their existing phone book contacts through a simple set-up procedure on a desktop web portal. Any updates to the contact list are easily managed and stored on the portal and wirelessly synchronized with the phone. The service is available for $3.00 per month. “Providing clients with advanced services is a key element in our strategy to deliver an exceptional wireless experience,” said Adel Bazerghi, Vice President, Products. “The new user interface lets clients customize their home screen to suit their interests and needs, and the backup manager eliminates any risk of losing their valuable contact information.” Available for as little as $99.95 on a three-year contract, the Samsung r610 also offers a 1.3 megapixel camera and flash, camcorder, stereo Bluetooth capability, expandable memory and a speakerphone. As well, until December 31, 2007, when combined with any monthly voice plan, clients will a receive free Music BoxTM, a Bluetooth® enabled mobile speaker system, speakerphone and wearable headset with microphone, valued at retail price of $199.99. For more information, please visit: bell.ca/wireless. About Bell Bell is Canada's largest communications company, providing consumers with solutions to all their communications needs, including telephone services, wireless communications, high-speed Internet, digital television and voice over IP. Bell also offers integrated information and communications technology (ICT) services to businesses and governments, and is the Virtual Chief Information Officer (VCIO) to small and medium businesses (SMBs). Bell is proud to be a Premier National Partner and the exclusive Communications Partner to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Bell is wholly owned by BCE Inc. For information on Bell's products and services, please visit www.bell.ca. For corporate information on BCE, please visit www.bce.ca. – 30 – For media inquiries, please contact: Jeff Meerman Bell Media Relations 1 877 410-4221 jeff.meerman@bell.ca |
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