Sony Ericsson added expense of their customers

The company carries out the action Sony Ericsson phones for customers in the territory of Russia. If you buy the device Sony Ericsson customers receive a gift card a nominal value of 300 rubles to replenish the personal account of his mobile phone.

The action is carried out for several months, during this period 10000 buyers will be able to get gift cards. With gift cards Sony Ericsson, you can replenish your personal accounts about 50 federal and regional operators of cellular communication standard GSM. In order to replenish the balance of the mobile phone you need to send sms-message, indicating the PIN from the card and the name of the operator of cellular communication. Detailed instructions for activating the card and a list of operators, for which the payment can be found in the leaflet that came with the card payment.

Sms-messages sent to subscribers to activate the gift card, enter the SMS-Center of the payment system e-port. Transactions on payment trends in e-port are produced in the on-line, therefore, means shall be credited to a mobile phone party action for several minutes.

Nokia is preparing a 12-lm kamerafon with optical zoom

Resource PhoneReport with reference to insider sources said that the company plans to release a Nokia mobile device with a 12-MP built-in camera and, possibly, Zoom Lens Carl Zeiss. A number of 12-lm kamerafonov has been submitted by competing companies, and Nokia is also time to think about creating such a product. At the moment kamerafon-producer of the flagship N86 is equipped with a camera "only" at 8 MP. According to the source, preview the future of 12-lm flagship Nokia held at the end of that - early next year. Apparently, this will not happen at Nokia World 2009 in September, but rather at the Mobile World Congress in February next year.

Also, the source of the company Carl Zeiss announced that Nokia is now testing technology that will help keep the size of a pixel the same as that of the 8-mp sensor, not decreasing it, but to create a 12-mp sensor. Competitors Nokia, he said, have increased the number of Mega pixels by reducing the size of the pixel that is not the best way impact on the quality of images. 12-MP kamerafon Nokia, in turn, will sell really high quality pictures. On the characteristics and price forthcoming flagship yet nothing is reported.

Cheers: the concept of phone-bottle alcohol fuel cells

Designer Try Yeh (Tryi Yeh) introduced the concept of a mobile device Cheers. The shape of the unit a bit like a bottle or a flask for alcoholic beverages, and it works on the basis of alcohol fuel cell. "The cork not only keeps the battery inside the device, but also works as a button and the navigation wheel.

The entire surface of Cheers is a continuous touch display. It should be noted that the model looks quite stylish: it is like a glass rectangular bottle with rounded corners. Unfortunately, this concept, as is often the case, may be far from realization in the form of a commercial product.

WM-communicator Spice D-1111 for GSM networks and CDMA

The company Spice Mobiles announced in the Indian market of Windows Mobile-communicator Spice D-1111. This is a monoblock with a touch screen and numeric keypad. The model is interesting because is the first in India dvustandartnym WM-Communicator for GSM networks and the CDM. Otherwise, the average functionality of the device and does not include anything extraordinary. Also offers for Spice Mobiles Spice D-1111 Service Email2SMS, delivers e-mails via SMS-messages, paid subscription is not required. Cost Communicator in India is 18,499 rupees, the order of $ 386.

Specifications Spice D-1111:
• Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.0
• Mobile Communications: GSM / GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, CDMA2000 1x 800 MHz
• Display: 2.8-inch, touch-sensitive, a QVGA, 262K colors
• Embedded memory: 60 MB
• Memory cards: microSD (up to 2 GB)
• Camera: 2 MP
• Interface Bluetooth 1.2
• Battery: 1350 mAh
• Talk time: up to 270 minutes in the CDMA, up to 510 minutes in GSM network
• Standby time: up to 120 hours
• Dimensions: 110,8 h58, 3h16, 8 mm
• Weight: 130.2 grams

Skype 3.0 for Windows Mobile was released in the finals

VoIP-Client Skype 3.0 for mobile devices based on Windows Mobile operating system came out of beta. The third version of the program with such innovations as sending files and text messages (SMS). As a result, users of smartphones and communicators, subscribers of Skype, will be able to free exchange of spreadsheets, photos, music and other files, but also to optimize the cost of roaming abroad, sending text messages to mobile phones on Skype Zones of Wi-Fi.

System Requirements - Windows Mobile Professional or Windows Mobile Standard Version 5, 6 and 6.1. To install Skype on your device must be at least 12 MB of free memory when installing from a memory card is 6 MB of free memory. Download Skype 3.0 for Windows Mobile here.

Dell will release a mobile Internet device is running Android

In a network, new rumors of a mobile device is powered by Dell based on Android. However, this time it is not a smartphone, but the MID. According to the Wall Street Journal, the model does not support in cellular networks and is a mobile internet device that is mainly for web-surfing. MID can be based on the processor ARM, notes the source, although the official representative of Dell said that at this time the company has no products on the basis of such processors. Rumors of a possible release of MID operating system Android, it has refused to comment on.

With regard to form factor Android-MID from Dell, then this single with a great touch screen and no keyboard. The source reported that the model resembles media iPod touch, but a larger size. Photos of this device has already appeared on the network, although it was stated that this is a smartphone. Smartphones running Android, by the way, Dell also will release. At least, this knowledgeable source said. The first models will go on sale towards the end of the year.

In Nokia Messaging adds support for instant messaging, while only for Nokia E75

Developers mail client Nokia Messaging announced the release of a new version of its product: Nokia Messaging - E75 IM Beta. This program adds to the familiar user interface Nokia Messaging capabilities of instant messaging on your mobile phone from Nokia. Currently still available for the model version E75, but as a promise to developers, working on adding support of new devices and services do not stop, and soon expect new updates.


New version of Nokia Messaging has the key features:
• Chat with users of services Yahoo! Messenger, and Ovi
• Easy navigation with the "multichannel" chat
• Background notification of new messages
• Integrated support for native icons, sounds, and design in the chat for a specific service
• Quick Installation status
• View avatarok friends Ovi service and setting up their own
• Preservation of conversations in chat sessions
Download Nokia Messaging - E75 IM Beta, you can here.

At the end of the year will be a smartphone based on the Nvidia Tegra

The Street Life, citing Mike Rayfilda (Mike Rayfield), general manager of the mobile units of Nvidia, said that the first mobile device with phone functionality based on the Tegra will go on sale in the fourth quarter of this year. This will be a smartphone or communicator, released one of the top five players of the mobile market. Perhaps, Samsung or Motorola, but just not yet known. Also, it is assumed that the model can run the operating system Android. According to Rayfilda, manufacturers of hardware processors in Nvidia Tegra will cost $ 30 apiece.

Nvidia Tegra processor will allow mobile devices to play HD-video, and complex three-dimensional graphics. In doing so, it is quite economical in terms of energy: a battery charging device based on the Tegra enough to listen to music for 25 days (as promised Nvidia), and 1080p video over 10 hours. Based on Nvidia Tegra can be built MID, communicators, media players (eg, Zune HD) and even netbuki.

Announce the dates and prices on BlackBerry Tour in America

UMTS / CDMA-communicator BlackBerry Tour, announced in mid-June, will go on sale in the U.S. market in the second decade of July. At the same time from Verizon Wireless will acquire the version of the device without a built-in camera. Neither manufacturer RIM, nor the seller was not announced release of a similar model, but it is already available to pre par with the base.

The store network operator Verizon Wireless Communicator arrive July 12 for $ 199.99 at the conclusion of a two-year contract.
In Canada, BlackBerry Tour will be sold to the operator's Bell. But he also had access to pre-, but the shops will be only 13-17 July. This operator provides a three-year contract for a period of up to three years, or only the vehicle at a price of $ 699.95.

Opera opens a new Datacenter in Europe - will accelerate access via Opera Mini

The company Opera has signed an agreement with TeliaSonera International Carrier, in accordance with which a major international provider of accommodation and provide a new communications data-center Norwegian company in Poland.

This data center will become the fourth server platform Opera, and will process requests from users of the mobile browser Opera Mini from the European region. With the advent of new data-center and the release of resources from other areas of the server (in Norway, the United States and China) to download information from the Internet for Opera Mini users worldwide will be even faster.

Poland as the location of the new data-center, was selected based on their geographic location. In countries such as Russia, Poland and Ukraine browser Opera Mini enjoys high popularity, and its degree of penetration is the highest. Location of server platforms in close proximity to a vast consumer audience will allow faster processing of requests for information from Web sites. Over time, new data center will serve all users of Opera Mini in Central and Eastern Europe.

New GPS-navigator teXet TN-505

Company teXet announced the line-to-market of high-tech navigation. 4.3-inch model TN-505 - the first new line with the original design. In doing so, according to the teXet, TN-505 - Russia's first guide to the processor SIRF Atlas-IV with a frequency of 500 MHz, providing excellent performance when playing back music and video, drawing maps and data processing.

GPS-receiver SiRF I3 + c receiving 64 channels allows fast accurate positioning on the ground, thanks to new technology SiRF InstantFixII. Technology SIRF InstantFixII quick launch and positioning, based on a predictive algorithm: GPS-receiver can determine its location only a few signals taken from a limited number of satellites. Keeping almanac satellite coordinates obtained after the first reference to the location, the device is able to predict the location of satellites in the future. This positioning on the ground takes up to 6 times less time than the standard receiver.

The latest version of the operating system Windows CE 6.0 more stable in operation and optimized for speed. Integrated Memory 2 GB is sufficient for the installation of any programs, and microSD memory card slot supports cards up to 8 GB. For the convenience of working with files, the model also is equipped with interface USB 2.0. Of the additional functionality of a media interface for reading e-books, embedded games, built a calculator, currency converter.

Navigator will be sold complete with a pre-program the navigation and a full set of maps «Navitel Navigator XXL 3.2» or «CityGuide All Russia version 3.3. + South Finland, seas» to choose a buyer. The chart on Russify and fully localized. The address search is accurate to the shell at home, maps are nice graphics and interface, are available free updates and new maps of the regions.

Supported by an option to set the path to run the program for the navigation buttons, so the user can add an unlimited number of navigation programs, as well as any application. The possibility of choosing the path to the program directly from the navigation menu. For experienced users of the output mode is available in OS WindowsCE. The expected price of new items will be 4990 rubles, in sales, it appears from the beginning of July.

Capacious and fast SDHC memory card from Lexar

The company announced the Lexar memory card capacity SDNS 16 Gb microSD-format and 32 GB of series Platinum II SD-format. The main feature was the 32Gb version of high speed data transfer, which, according to the manufacturer, may be as high as 60 Mbits per second. The truth is the guaranteed data transfer rate is not so high and is 4Mbita. Transfer speed microSD card is not reported.

Memory cards are made of 34-nm technology and are designed primarily for use in cameras and kamkoderah. Both models have already been on sale for $ 140 for the 32Gb card and $ 100 for 16 GB microSD.

Looking for a CELL PHONE HOLSTER that's both FUN and UNIQUE?

Purchase a FIN Phone© swim FLIPPER Phone© cell phone holster designed exclusively with FUN in mind!

Its custom 'fin' fit provides added security to the body of your cell phone, while its adjustable heel strap allows for it to be hung most anywhere.

The Original FIN Phone© is a mini 'swim fin' shaped custom cell phone holster perfect for any water sports enthusiast!

Made of high-quality vividly colored plastic, the FIN Phone© swim FLIPPER Phone will provide added protection to the body of your cell phone while its adjustable heel strap allows it to be hung most anywhere.

Hang it on a boat rail, beach bag, or anywhere for easy access.

The FIN Phone© swim FLIPPER Phone accomodates most of the latest bar style cell phones, as well as other small electronics like MP3 Players and digital cameras with dimensions not to exceed 2" wide x 4.75" high and .75" deep.

Tech Rumor of the Day: Nvidia

Mike Rayfield, the general manager of Nvidia's mobile unit says he expects the company's Tegra chip to debut in a phone from one of the top five cell-phone makers as early as the fourth quarter of this year. Rayfield, in an interview at TheStreet.com, wouldn't name the phone maker that will deliver the first device with an Nvidia chip, but industry experts speculate that Samsung or Motorola (MOT Quote) are probably the most likely. The thinking is that both tech shops have plans to introduce Google (GOOG Quote) Android phones and Nvidia has been working with Android.

If true, this would mark a long-delayed and hotly anticipated breakthrough for the PC graphics chip specialty shop. Nvidia has spent about five years and $500 million developing a mobile chip business, says Rayfield. He says the company has won a place in 16 devices to be made by 11 manufacturers.

The Tegra chip promises low power consumption and high-resolution graphics to help smartphone makers deliver improved devices to a hot market.
Nvidia's Big Opportunity

However, the company has had its setbacks as it tries to expand beyond the high-end graphics chips business, which has been tied to PC manufacturing and the advance of computer video and gaming. As PC sales have slumped, so have Nvidia's prospects, thus its need to find new growth.

In 2007 the company introduced a cellphone graphics chip at the GSM wireless show. Last year, Nvidia launched Tegra, a tiny all-in-one computing and graphics processor chip with the promise of powering devices last year or early this year. But no cell phones bearing the chip materialized.

Now, the Tegra seems to have finally found its first win in the handheld device arena. The new HD Zune from Microsoft (MSFT Quote) will be powered by the Tegra chip, says Rayfield. The Zune multimedia device is expected to arrive this fall.

Nvidia also expects a slew of mini computing devices or MIDs coming to the market late this year and early next year. These are sub-netbook sized laptops that will sell for under $200 or free with wireless service contracts. The devices run on Linux, or in Nvidia's case Microsoft Windows CE operating software. The company's Tegra chips will cost manufacturers anywhere between the teens and $30, says Rayfield.

Nvidia has been knocking on this door to the mobile market for two years now, and there's little guarantee of success. Other chip giants like Qualcomm (QCOM Quote) and Texas Instruments (TXN Quote) stand as just two of the formidable obstacles

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Nokia N97 tutorial videos

Nokia N97 answer with a swipe.

When the touch screen and keypad are locked, simply swipe to answer the call.

Nokia N97 turning on automatic software updates.

Keep your device up to date by turning on the automatic software updates.

Nokia N97 making a call from home screen shortcut.


Nokia N97 using Ovi Store.

Accessing and using Ovi Store.

Nokia N97 sending SMS.


Nokia N97 updating applications.

Check for application updates, select what to update and download new version of the application.

Nokia N97 home screen widgets.

Hiding, adding and removing home screen widgets.

3 offering Skype on the Nokia N97

First ever Nseries device to integrate the free calls service.

3 has become the only operator to take the opportunity to offer Skype on the Nokia N97.

The offering, available from last Friday, marks the first time 3 has offered Skype on one of the market’s most big hitting handsets.

Mobile reported earlier this year that O2 and Orange had been angered by Nokia’s decision to make Skype available on Nseries handsets. The operators have concerns over potential lost revenue from offering free calls.

O2 still has no availability date for the N97, while Orange is said to be receiving shipments this week. The N97 will be available with Skype on 3 contracts from £35 a month, with voicemail and 300 minutes/texts. Internet can be added for £5 a month.

Alternatively, it’s available on pay as you go for £319.99, where every top up comes with 90 days of free voicemail, a free bundle of texts and 150MB of internet usage.

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New Nokia N97 Firmware 11.0.021

Nokia N97 Firmware 11.0.021 changelog:
-USB detection error fix
-PC does not detect N97 or USB charging connection not detected.
-Widget
-Home screen online/offline widget crash fix
-Fix for “Alphabetical and Number input are mixed in facebook until end key is pressed.
-Widget UI improvement – New facebook widget fixes a problem of Home Screen background visible on soft-key area.
-Browser fixes to improve widgets stability.
-MfE related fixes
-Partial fix for Messaging/calendar entry lost.
-Mail for exchange calendar entry synchronization error fix.
-UI transition error fixes (Portrait <-> landscape transition, there is a home screen corruption.)
-UI transition (Slowness and bad effects)
-Slow Touch UI response
-Picture of the device lock appears half of the screen when transitioning the UI sometimes
-Landscape: in some cases the soft buttons on touch (right hand) show the Home Screen in background (install maps.google.com)
-Photos thumbnail performance and stability improvements
-Device performance deteriorates when lots of content in the device - especially photos
-Partial fix no display backlight illumination when unlocking lock-key – CAP Genius reported already
-New version of Accueweather to improve the “Connection error” situation
-Device reset when browsing with high speed packet access (for Malaysia)
-“Browser soft key UI doesn’t work after putting Chinese character with qwerty keyboard”
-Java fixes (TCK, Pre-install app disappearing, *#7370#*)
-Operator fixes (CMCC, Hutchson and Telefonica, Vodafone)
-Ovi store client now embedded in the core image

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Nokia Java Runtime 2.0

Enjoying Java apps made smooth and simple:
Nokia Java Runtime 2.0 for S60 (JRT 2.0) is a totally re-written Java mobile execution environment for Nokia S60 devices. It gives you several usability and performance improvements, including:

One-click application installation
Improved application launch user experience
Improved execution performance
These improvements will make it much more fun for you to enjoy the thousands of games and apps available in Ovi Store and elsewhere.

In addition, we have made major changes under the hood. From now on, Java Runtime will be developed and released independent from S60 releases. This means that you will always get the latest version directly to your phone, using the built-in Nokia S60 Software Update functionality.

Compatibility and system requirements
S60 5th Edition: Java Runtime 2.0 for S60 has been tested with following devices:

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic software versions 20.x.xxx and 21.x.xxx
Nokia N97 software versions 10.x.xxx and 11.x.xxx

Nokia Messaging

Up to 10 email addresses:
You can access up to 10 of your personal email accounts.
Each email arrives in its own mailbox, and you can access all emails in one place.

Nokia Messaging supports thousands of leading global and local email providers.

New in Nokia Messaging 1.1:
Get emails in HTML format.
Sign up with your Windows Live TM Hotmail® email address.
Now available on four more phones.
Available in 23 languages.

http://email.nokia.com/account/home.action

Nokia N86 8MP Review

Phone Arena reviews the Nokia N86 8MP. It is Nokia's first phone featuring 8-megapixel camera, 28mm wide-angle Carl Zeiss Tessar optics with mechanical shutter and variable aperture. It also has 8 GB of internal memory, Wi-Fi, GPS, QVGA AMOLED display, FM Transmitter and microSDHC memory slot...

Nokia N97 Unboxing (White)

Nokia N97 Unboxing (White)

hand on Palm Pre GSM

hand on Palm Pre GSM

Take A Tour – A BlackBerry Tour – On America’s Most Reliable 3G Network And Beyond

Around the World or Around Town, Verizon Wireless Offers a Host of BlackBerry Smartphone Choices.

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. — The highly anticipated global 3G BlackBerry® Tour™ from Research In Motion (RIM) will hit Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on July 12. Verizon Wireless announced today that customers can pre-order the BlackBerry Tour for $199.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement online at www.verizonwireless.com/tour.

The BlackBerry Tour joins the BlackBerry® Storm™, BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330 (available in either silver or pink), BlackBerry® Pearl™ Flip 8230 and BlackBerry® 8830 World Edition smartphones in the Verizon Wireless portfolio. The BlackBerry Tour is a 3G world phone, giving customers the option to make phone calls in 220 countries and to access e-mail and Internet in any of the 175 countries where Verizon Wireless provides data roaming services. It is also packed with features customers expect from industry leaders, including RIM’s popular push-based mobile solution for e-mail; messaging (IM, SMS, MMS) and social networking; a 3.2 megapixel camera with geo-tagging and video recording; advanced multimedia capabilities; built-in GPS; full HTML Web browsing; and support for Verizon Wireless’ Mobile Broadband Connect tethering service. It supports Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Music with Rhapsody and VZ Navigator(SM) services. BlackBerry Enterprise customers will find the stylish BlackBerry Tour has all the BlackBerry security profiles that make this an efficient business tool. A model of the BlackBerry Tour without a camera will also be available.

Customers can purchase either the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Smartphone or the BlackBerry Curve 8330 for $49.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement for a voice plan with e-mail feature or an e-mail plan. The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 and BlackBerry Storm 9530 are available for $79.99 and $149.99 respectively after $70 mail-in rebates with new two-year customer agreements for a voice plan with e-mail feature or an e-mail plan. Customers receive rebates in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.

Email and Web for BlackBerry plans begin at $29.99 when added to any Nationwide voice plan. For information on Verizon Wireless’ voice and data plans for BlackBerry smartphones, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com. Business customers may contact their Business Sales Representatives at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving more than 86.6 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 86,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

The BlackBerry, Research In Motion and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or services.

Colorado Customers Receive More 3G Coverage With New Verizon Wireless Cell Sites

Investment increases consumer value as demand grows for calls, e-mail, text, Web, video and music.

DENVER, CO — More Colorado residents, businesses and visitors are enjoying improved service thanks to new Verizon Wireless cell sites in the state. The sites expand 3G wireless coverage in the following communities:

•Delta – northwest of Delta, along Hwy 50 between Dominguez and Escalante
•Denver – two new sites improve coverage in the Montbello area and in residential areas near W. Yale Avenue and S. Federal Boulevard
•Frederick – including the cities of Firestone and Frederick
•Peaceful Valley – along Hwy 72, including Peaceful Valley Ranch
The increase in network coverage and capacity means more calls, e-mails, text and picture messages, plus expanded wireless access to the Web.
Verizon Wireless invested nearly $95 million in Colorado in 2008 to enhance service and coverage. Nationally, the company has invested more than $50 billion in its network since it was formed in 2000. The result is the nation’s largest, most reliable 3G network that powers services such as Mobile Broadband and E-mail.

Businesses of any size can tap into the power of Mobile Broadband. The service allows users to connect to the Internet wirelessly while on the go to download music over-the-air, and access e-mail or corporate data.

Small business owners interested in Mobile Broadband, and other wireless solutions, can visit http://smallbusiness.vzw.com where they will find:

•An online forum to share experiences and connect with other business owners
•Access to Small Business Specialists in each Verizon Wireless store
•Discounts and promotions to help businesses stretch their budgets
•Summaries of mobile solutions like e-mail, wireless Internet and Push to Talk service
•24/7 tech support
Verizon Wireless tests its network and those of its competitors. The company determines if voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected.

Nationally, Verizon Wireless’ real-life test men and women drive about 90 specially equipped vehicles almost 1,000,000 miles annually. They drive on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and streets in high-population areas, based upon U.S. Census counts. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless’ network and the networks of other carriers.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving more than 86.6 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 86,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

RIM to Hold Annual General Meeting on July 14, 2009

Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), 57 Erb Street West, Waterloo, Ontario.

A live webcast will be held beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET, which will be accessible by logging on at http://www.rim.com/investors/events/index.shtml.

About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.

Sprint Survey Shows That Many Are Not Aware of Budget-wise Travel Applications on Their Wireless Device

This July 4, Sprint recommends customers try travel-related -- and budget-friendly -- functions to help enhance their vacations

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-- Packing a wireless phone for vacation is a no-brainer for most summer travelers, but a recent survey from Sprint (NYSE:S) shows that the majority of those vacationers are not using helpful travel applications because of budget concerns.

From GPS to video/photo sharing to weather and flight information, travelers can untap the power of their phones via Sprint’s powerful 3G network – the nation’s most dependable1 – while on the beach, at an amusement park or while camping. And they can do all of this for one flat monthly rate, thanks to the Sprint Simply EverythingSM plan, which allows customers to save $1,200 over two years vs. comparable plans for the iPhone.2

With Everything Data plans and the Simply Everything plan, many travel-related applications and tools are available at no additional charge. Sprint Navigation, an award-winning GPS-enabled navigation service that provides audible turn-by-turn directions, 3D moving maps, and real-time traffic alerts with one-click rerouting capabilities, is available at no additional cost on more than 50 Sprint phones. In contrast, AT&T customers pay an additional $9.99 per month for AT&T Navigator on top of AT&T data plan prices.

Also offered on Web-enabled Sprint phones at no additional charge: flight alerts and flight status information, weather information, social networking and personal email. And, on smartphones such as the Palm® Pre™ and Blackberry® Curve, customers can enjoy access to corporate email (also available on more than 20 consumer-friendly phones such as Samsung Instinct™, Sanyo Katana Eclipse and LG Rumor)—at no additional cost on Sprint Everything Data plans, including the Simply Everything plan.

“It’s clear that the wireless phone is a must-have device for travelers for calling, but what we’ve also realized is customers aren’t using the device for all it can do in terms of their data experience; there is a wealth of untapped information right at their fingertips,” said David Owens, director of product marketing, Sprint. “Thanks to our dependable and fast network, wireless customers can easily access audible turn-by-turn GPS for directions, get location-based weather information, receive flight alerts and use hotel booking services. We encourage people to enhance their travel experience and take advantage of the value-rich applications and features that are available at no additional cost with Sprint's Everything Data and Simply Everything plans. We specifically built our pricing plans to match the incredible capabilities on these devices. It is just one of the ways Sprint is differentiating itself in the market.”

Key findings from the Sprint travel/value survey include:

What vacationers pack
Aside from laptops (50 percent), MP3 players (38 percent) and portable DVD players (17 percent), wireless phones (79 percent) are the most popular item for travelers.

Use of travel-related applications among vacationing adults
Eighty-nine percent of young adults (ages 18-34) would ideally like to have access to travel-related applications on their wireless phones, including social media Web sites (34 percent), online/wireless games (19 percent) and restaurant guides (51 percent) while away.

Thirty-five percent of males (ages 18-34) and 24 percent of females (ages 18-34) already use at least some travel applications on their wireless phones.

More than half of vacationers (56 percent) do not use available travel-related features on their wireless phones because of cost concerns. Sixty-one percent of these women and 65 percent of these young adults (ages 18-34) believe that the fee to run travel-related applications on their wireless phones is a deterrent to using them.

Accessibility of vacationers
More than one-third (37 percent) of men misrepresent their accessibility to e-mail and their wireless phone while on vacation. Young adults lead the charge in staying connected: Three-quarters (77 percent) of young adults (ages 18-34) are more likely to check their e-mail while away than their older counterparts (61 percent of those ages 55+).

How vacationers stay in touch
Sixty-seven percent of adults prefer to use their mobile phones to keep in touch with their family members who are not with them. In terms of checking e-mail, one in three adults (31 percent) describe their e-mail checking personality as “compulsive or frequent” while on vacation.

Social media use of vacationing adults
Thirty-eight percent of young adults (ages 18-34) who capture images/videos of their vacation prefer to share the images/videos by uploading them to social network sites.

This survey was conducted online May 20-22, 2009, within the United States by Harris Interactive® on behalf of Sprint among 2,212 adults ages 18 and older, of whom 2,070 go away on vacation. This online survey is not based on a probability sample. Therefore, no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, please contact Emmy Anderson.

About Sprint Nextel

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two wireless networks serving more than 49 million customers at the end of the first quarter of 2009; industry-leading mobile data services; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. For more information, visit www.sprint.com.

1 ”Dependable” based on independent, third-party drive tests for 3G data connection success, session reliability and signal strength for the top 50 most populous markets from Jan. ’08 to Feb. ’09. Not all services available on 3G and coverage may default to separate network when 3G unavailable.

2 Savings claim based on unlimited minutes option for AT&T Nation with required Data Plan for iPhone and iPhone Text Messaging Unlimited. Based on information available at publication date. Excludes taxes, Sprint surcharges, fees and premium content.

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Sprint Is Exclusive Wireless Data Provider for 2010 Census

Harris Corporation Selects Sprint over Rivals to Provide Integrated Wireline and Wireless Support for First Time Automated Data Collection.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-- Every ten years, the U.S. Census is required by law to collect and count data in an accurate, timely and efficient manner. To further boost accuracy and efficiency, Harris Corporation, the system integrator for the upcoming 2010 Census, has selected Sprint (NYSE:S) as the exclusive wireless data provider to help automate the process and to provide wireline and wireless data support to collect the information in real-time.

“Sprint provides the best value for the government by offering a cost-effective converged solution for the cellular and landline data needs of the program, while also leveraging a robust portfolio of managed services and their secure and reliable Now Network,” said Mike Murray, Vice President, Harris Census Programs. “As a result of the combined solutions and technology provided by Sprint and Harris, the 2010 Decennial Census is expected to be the most accurate in U.S. history.”

Beginning in April 2009, approximately 140,000 field workers carried the Harris custom-built devices operating on the Sprint network, with the ability to transmit collected data back to the Census Bureau in near real-time. In addition to their unique data collection capabilities, all hand held devices were equipped with GPS capabilities (allowing workers to verify addresses remotely without relying on printed maps) and fingerprint ID scanning for added security.

In addition, Sprint is providing several other solutions for this program, including:

Approximately 500 Sprint Global MPLS sites across United States, allowing local Census offices to connect on a single IP-based network
Roughly 1,500 managed devices including routers, switches, firewalls and Intrusion Detection Service (IDS) for additional security
More than 150,000 active telemetry wireless devices that will allow workers to collect data remotely, resulting in more accurate reporting and substantially less use of paper
About 1,500 mobile broadband connection cards, offering high speed connectivity on America’s most dependable 3G network*
Significant professional services and integration expertise such as on-site security management, dedicated program management, and data center hosting services from Sprint, providing the critical infrastructure “glue” for one of the most complex activities of 2010
In past years, data was collected manually by thousands of field workers through paper address lists, printed maps and complex work assignments. The process was time consuming, expensive and often hampered by delays. To reduce its operational costs and increase efficiency and accuracy, the U.S. Census Bureau decided to use an automated system to directly capture data for the address canvassing portion of the 2010 Census.

The Field Data Collection Automation (FDCA) database designed and supported by Harris, will automate the collection and management of addresses and GPS data, to enable the first virtually paperless conduct of the address canvassing effort.

“Sprint is honored to play a critical role in this historic evolution of the Decennial Census program for 2010,” said Bill White, vice president for Federal Programs at Sprint. “Given our wireless data and IP leadership and Sprint’s highly dependable Now Network, we offer the most integrated wireless and wireline solutions in the industry. Our support will help the program reduce their costs, increase efficiency and deliver accurate information in real-time.”

It is expected that ongoing system and network integration provided by Sprint and Harris will allow the FDCA program to ultimately save time and deliver more accurate results, faster. The network services from Sprint will also help allow the bureau to meet the security requirements imposed by Title 13 of the U.S. code.

Sprint serves Harris and the U.S. Census through its newly formed Business Markets Group (BMG). Composed of more than 4,000 sales, support, marketing and operations personnel, Sprint’s BMG is dedicated solely to enterprise, general business and public sector customers. BMG delivers wireless, wireline and converged solutions for companies, drawing on the nation’s most dependable 3G mobile broadband network,* 4G capabilities that are well ahead of Sprint’s competition, the fastest national push-to-talk network,** and a comprehensive solutions portfolio of devices and applications. For more information on Sprint business solutions, visit www.sprint.com/business or contact your Sprint account team.

To join in the latest discussions and learn more about business solutions available through wireline convergence, visit the Seamless Enterprise at www.seamlessenterprise.com

*”Dependable” based on independent, third-party drive tests for 3G data connection success, session reliability and signal strength for the 50 most populous markets, January 2008 – February 2009. Not all services available on 3G and coverage may default to separate network when 3G unavailable.

**“Fastest” based on initial call set-up time.

ABOUT SPRINT NEXTEL

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two wireless networks serving more than 49 million customers at the end of the first quarter of 2009; industry-leading mobile data services; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. For more information, visit www.sprint.com.

Sprint Wins Top Advertising Honors for its Now Network Integrated Digital Campaign

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-- After a week of celebrating the best in advertising and marketing, it was Sprint (NYSE:S) that took home one of the world’s top advertising prizes at the 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival on June 27, held in Cannes, France.

Sprint was recognized for its tech-savvy Now Network™ campaign, which engaged Internet users in an unprecedented interactive experience about what’s happening “Now.” The campaign effectively linked Sprint to all things Now by showing consumers that Sprint gives them the ability to access people and information immediately, when and how they want. The campaign captured the festival’s top award – the Gold Lion for an Integrated Campaign – a category recognizing excellence in a multiplatform advertising campaign. The Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival is considered by many as the Academy Awards of the advertising industry.

Sprint beat out several well-known campaigns from other notable competitors to win the Gold Integrated Lion award. A total of 2,205 entries were submitted in the Cyber category from organizations worldwide from which 208 finalists were selected. The Sprint Now Network campaign also took home five other awards – four Silver Lions and a Bronze Lion in the Digital Category. Sprint was the only brand to win multiple awards within a category. Additionally, Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, Sprint’s advertising agency, was recognized as Interactive Agency of the Year at Cannes.

“This prestigious award is further proof that Sprint is not only a wireless company but we are also a leader in creative digital media,” said Dan Hesse, Sprint’s chief executive officer. “Our goal was to showcase the power and breadth of the Sprint Now Network and engage customers on a personal level with useful and interesting information, and the Now Network campaign has done that effectively. We are honored and we thank our partners at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners for their outstanding work.”

Sprint’s campaign channels the prevailing idea of what today’s technology is about: giving people immediate access to information they want from virtually anywhere on a multitude of devices delivered by America’s most dependable 3G network*. Sprint’s Now Network microsite offers a screen that captures and organizes a multitude of factoids from the Internet featuring graphic-infused tickers, dials and widgets. The Sprint Now downloadable widget and screensaver stream the latest headlines along with a variety of miscellaneous facts and trivia, such as the number of planes in the air at a given moment, all delivered now. Sprint’s digital spots included homepage takeovers with Yahoo! Today, AOL, ESPN.com, WSJ.com, People.com, CNET and YouTube. On YouTube, the interactive experience included a first-ever, user-generated digital clock featuring users who filmed themselves for three seconds while holding up a pre-assigned number, serving as one digit on the Now Clock. More than 100,000 Web sites linked to the Sprint Now Network microsite, which earned praise across the Web.

Several elements from the online experience were replicated in a similar fashion across other platforms including print, television and out-of-home signage.

The Cannes Lion awards add to an impressive list of honors Sprint received earlier this year for the Now Network campaign, including Gold at the Clios, Gold at the New York Festivals, Silver Pencils at the One Show, and winner at the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) Next Awards Show and the D&AD Awards Show. Sprint also won top honors at the Webby Awards and was a finalist at the New York Festivals both awards given for the Get Work Done Now™ advertising campaign.

The Sprint Now Network is more than just a physical network; it features America’s most dependable 3G network*, the largest push-to-talk community, award-winning phones and devices – including Palm® Pre™, one of the most-anticipated wireless products of the year – all combined with Sprint being the only national carrier to offer wireless 4G services. In April 2008, Sprint revolutionized data plans with an all-inclusive price plan, Simply Everything®, which eliminated the fear of overages. Also, Sprint’s Ready Now in-store customer service shows people one-on-one how to get the most out of their wireless experience.

About Sprint Nextel

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two wireless networks serving more than 49 million customers at the end of the first quarter of 2009; industry-leading mobile data services; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. For more information, visit www.sprint.com.

Herff Jones Expands its Reach with AT&T Wireless Solutions

Wireless Services Give Greater Accessibility to Herff Jones Employees and Mobile Sales Force.

AT&T* announced a three-year contract for wireless devices, service and in-building solutions with Herff Jones, one of the leading manufacturers of motivational and recognition products in the United States. Herff Jones employees will experience the nation’s fastest 3G network, according to data compiled by leading independent wireless research firms, on leading devices at their desk or offsite throughout their operations in U.S. and Canada.

Herff Jones sought to simplify its wireless platform, while enhancing corporate billing, usage and in-building coverage at its Indianapolis headquarters. Under terms of the contract, AT&T will provide the company with voice and data wireless service and devices that leverage Windows Mobile applications. Employees will be able to access important information, while keeping connected from any location. Also, AT&T’s in-building solution will facilitate augmentation of the network capacity for Herff Jones’ main campus of operations, enhancing voice and data transmission experience for employees on-site.

“Mobility and efficiency are essential for business leadership in today’s competitive marketplace,” said Gary Caldwell, Chief Information Officer, Herff Jones. “AT&T is allowing us to easily conduct our business all over the country, giving us more time and flexibility to connect with customers to help them celebrate their academic and athletic moments of achievement and excellence.”

AT&T will also streamline ordering and customer care through the Premier Mobility online portion of the AT&T BusinessDirect Portfolio, which will give Herff Jones prompt access to available devices, billing usage and service specialists.

AT&T Becomes First Wireless Carrier to Receive Accreditation from Every Better Business Bureau in the U.S.

Company's Commitment to BBB "Standards for Trust" Earns It Recognition Held by Few Other American Businesses.

AT&T* announced that its mobility unit has earned accreditation with each of the 111 Better Business Bureaus (BBB) across the United States. AT&T is the only wireless carrier to earn the distinction and is one of just a handful of companies, overall, to achieve accreditation with every BBB.

BBB-accredited businesses adhere to the BBB’s “Standards for Trust,” a comprehensive set of policies, procedures and best practices on how businesses treat consumers. The standards call for building trust, embodying integrity, advertising honestly and telling the truth, being transparent, honoring promises, being responsive and safeguarding privacy.

Over the past several years, AT&T Mobility has launched a number of consumer-friendly initiatives that emulate these standards. For example, AT&T offers its customers:

Numerous service options — many that are pay-as-you-go with no contract term.
An easy-to-understand summary provided at the point of sale outlining customers’ calling plans and features, along with a detailed itemized estimate of their first and ongoing monthly bills.
A 30-day trial period for both service and equipment.
The ability to change calling plans or features without having contract terms extended.
Prorated early termination fees for service options with contract terms.
A wireless consumer policy portal located at www.att.com/wirelesspolicies that lists AT&T’s consumer-friendly policies.
Several parental control options, enabling parents to set limits on children’s cell phone usage.
A detailed, online street-level coverage mapping tool, called the Coverage Viewer, which provides important information regarding the quality of coverage the customer will receive in a given location.
Rollover® Minutes, which is the ability to keep any unused monthly minutes for up to one year to safeguard against any future monthly overage charges.
“We are passionate about serving the customer, and doing it with the highest degree of integrity,” said Paul Roth, president of Marketing and Sales, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “Accreditation with every Better Business Bureau in the country reflects our commitment to live up to the highest ethical standards and provide the very best customer experience.”

BBB is a resource for the public, providing objective, unbiased information about businesses. A key piece of information that helps consumers make informed decisions is whether a company is BBB accredited. Begun in 2007, BBB accreditation is an honor and not every company is eligible. BBB standards are approved by the national Board of Directors, and businesses meeting all BBB standards are presented to local Boards of Directors for final review and acceptance as a BBB Accredited Business.

“AT&T and BBB share a common goal of encouraging trustworthy business practices, and we congratulate AT&T on its efforts to earn accreditation across the entire BBB system,” said Steven J. Cole, President and CEO of the Council of Better Business Bureaus. “We are gratified that an important global company sees the benefit of working closely with BBB leaders in every market across the U.S.”

The Better Business Bureau was founded in 1912 with a mission of fostering a fair marketplace. According to the BBB, seven of 10 consumers say they are more likely to buy from a company designated as a BBB Accredited Business.

Republic Services Inks $13.5 Million Deal for AT&T Network Services

Today, AT&T* announced that Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG) a leading provider of solid waste collection, transfer, recycling and disposal services, has awarded AT&T a three-year $13.5 million contract to be its primary networking services provider. Seeking network reliability and a single provider solution, Republic Services chose AT&T network services to support the integration and consolidation of Republic Services and Allied Waste, which merged in December 2008 to form the second largest environmental services provider in the U.S.

AT&T will provide Virtual Private Network (VPN) service for Republic Services’ 759-site domestic Wide Area Network (WAN) environment consisting of corporate headquarters, data centers, call centers, regional offices, transfer stations and landfills. AT&T’s network will support all of Republic Services’ domestic infrastructure and communication needs including voice, data and video. AT&T services will help Republic to simplify companywide communications and support improvements in customer service.

"With the AT&T network, we know we have the best technology in place to continue building on the momentum of our newly merged company," said Bill Halnon, chief information officer of Republic Services. "We're confident in AT&T's ability to deliver a consistent, reliable and secure network experience across our enterprise."

Republic Services also will have around-the-clock access to real-time information about the performance of its networking services and a direct connection to electronic billing and ordering systems through the reliable and award-winning AT&T BusinessDirect® portal.

AT&T Announces Dallas Company to Upfit Vehicles with Alternative-Fuel Technology

BAF Technologies to Convert 600 Vehicles with CNG Technology in 2009; Part of 10-Year Commitment to Spend up to $565 Million on Alternative-Fuel Vehicles.

AT&T* joined Dallas-based BAF Technologies to announce that conversion of vehicles purchased by AT&T to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is underway. BAF Technologies, the premier provider of natural gas vehicle upfits, will convert 600 Ford E-Series vans to CNG technology in 2009.

AT&T expects to spend an estimated $350 million to purchase about 8,000 CNG vehicles as part of a $565 million, long-term strategy to deploy more than 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles over the next 10 years. AT&T’s investment represents the largest U.S. corporate commitment to CNG vehicles to date. The new deployments will bring AT&T’s alternative-fuel fleet to more than 15,000 vehicles by 2019.

“AT&T’s commitment to alternative-fuel vehicles reflects our long-term goal to minimize dependence on imported sources of fuel and explore new automotive technologies,” said Charlene Lake, AT&T chief sustainability officer. “Together with BAF Technologies, we hope this initiative helps boost other industries, while at the same time signaling demand for the production of more fuel-efficient vehicles.”

The vehicles will utilize the BAF CapComp System™, a proprietary CNG fuel system certified by the EPA. CNG vehicles are expected to emit approximately 25 percent less greenhouse gas emissions than those traditionally powered by gasoline.

“We’re proud to join AT&T in its efforts to introduce more CNG vehicles into its fleet,” said John Bacon, BAF Technologies president. “Not only will the new vehicles operate on domestic fuel, they also will be among the cleanest vehicles on the road. This program will soon be the standard other companies will follow.”

The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) in Ann Arbor, Mich. estimates that for the years AT&T’s fleet purchase program is operating, more than 1,000 jobs in the United States will be created or saved.

“I’m honored to stand with AT&T and BAF Technologies, two American businesses doing their part during tough economic times to help lessen our country’s reliance on imported oil and create demand for more fuel-efficient vehicles. This announcement is good for business, good for the environment and good for our economy,” said U.S. Rep. Joe Barton.

In addition to the economic benefits, CAR estimates the new vehicles will save 49 million gallons of gasoline and reduce carbon emissions by 211,000 metric tons over the 10-year deployment period. That is equivalent to removing the emissions from more than 38,600 traditional passenger vehicles for a year.

"I applaud AT&T's leadership in supporting clean air and the environment in Texas. When companies of AT&T's stature make a commitment to low-emission fuels in an effort to cut down on the emissions polluting our air, others are sure to follow," said state Rep. Rafael Anchia.

AT&T will work with natural gas service providers to build up to 40 new CNG fueling stations across its operating region to provide the fueling infrastructure needed for the new vehicles.

In addition to deploying CNG vehicles, AT&T has committed to replacing retiring gasoline-powered passenger vehicles in its fleet with alternative-fuel models. AT&T expects to replace 7,100 passenger cars over the next 10 years. The alternative-fuel vehicles, which will be used by employees in a variety of diverse work functions across AT&T’s operations, are expected to offer up to a 39 percent improvement in fuel economy and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 29 percent.

During the initial phase of the deployment, gasoline-powered passenger vehicles will be replaced with hybrid models. As technologies evolve, additional alternative-fuel vehicle types will be considered for inclusion. A Green Technology insignia will make AT&T’s alternative fuel vehicles easy to identify on the road.

The new CNG/passenger vehicle commitment follows AT&T’s deployment of 105 alternative-fuel vehicles in more than 30 U.S. cities beginning in June 2008. In addition, AT&T piloted four Ford Escape hybrids, which were deployed in late 2007 in California.

Through these successful pilot programs, AT&T has learned that a mix of solutions is right for its fleet and that multiple technologies can help reduce its operating costs over time, while effectively reducing its fuel consumption and impact on the environment.

In addition to taking steps to make its fleet more efficient, AT&T is committed to helping its customers make their commercial fleets more efficient via a portfolio of fleet management products and services. Using AT&T’s nationwide mobile broadband network and GPS partner solutions, AT&T provides fleet managers with the ability to actively manage their vehicles, increase efficiency and reduce fuel and insurance costs. Nearly all of AT&T’s own technician vehicles are equipped with similar GPS capabilities, which have provided increased visibility into business operations and allowed AT&T to uncover opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

To view this announcement live, please visit www.att.com/public-policy. For more information about AT&T’s sustainability efforts, please visit www.att.com/sustainability.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services, the nation’s fastest 3G network and the best wireless coverage worldwide, and the nation's leading high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of their three-screen integration strategy, AT&T operating companies are expanding their TV entertainment offerings. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.

Stratix Partners With Vangard Voice to Speed Enterprise Mobile Applications

Vangard's New Mobile Voice Platform Helps Businesses Cut Mobile Transaction Times in Half, Reduce Errors and Cut Operational Costs.

IRVINE, Calif., -- Vangard Voice Systems, Inc. (Vangard), the innovative provider of the AccuSpeech(R) Mobile Voice Platform (MVP) for voice powering mobile enterprise applications, announced the company's partnership with Stratix Corporation (Stratix), a leading mobile enterprise solutions innovator. Using Vangard's MVP, Stratix will offer its enterprise customers the ability to further accelerate their existing mobile applications with faster voice-directed mobile transactions designed to improve mobile worker productivity, increase customer responsiveness and cut operational costs.

Vangard's MVP quickly and non-invasively adds sophisticated voice-directed commands, controls and data entry capabilities to existing server, Web, or device-based mobile applications. By adding voice to existing mobile applications, Stratix customers can cut mobile transaction times in half. Mobile worker voice commands eliminate the time-consuming "fat finger" data entry and controls, further optimizing mobile productivity, reducing errors and cutting bottom-line hard-dollar operational costs.

"Vangard's Mobile Voice Platform is an excellent fit with our strategy to transform business with highly sophisticated enterprise mobility solutions," said Paul Shiman, vice president marketing of Stratix. "These accelerated voice-driven applications give our customers the muscle to achieve unprecedented levels of productivity, efficiency, accuracy and customer satisfaction through every step of the mobile supply chain."

The voice architecture of Vangard's MVP delivers complete client-resident voice operations for any mobile application, avoiding any server-dependent voice operations with few if any changes to the target mobile application. As a result, Stratix customers can quickly add voice productivity to their existing mobile business processes, leveraging and protecting their current IT investments.

"The pervasive deployment of voice-sped mobile applications will usher in the next echelon of substantial double-digit productivity gains," said Bob Bova, chief executive officer of Vangard Voice Systems. "Particularly in this uncertain and struggling economy, our Mobile Voice Platform, in tandem with Stratix's mobile solutions and expertise can translate into a substantial "game changer" for enterprises searching for mobile solutions that can drive substantial results."

About Stratix Corporation

Stratix, the leading mobile enterprise solutions innovator, delivers mobile consulting, services and applications to companies who need to move and access mission critical data anywhere anytime. From architecting mobile software solutions to provisioning and activating rugged mobile handhelds, Stratix provides the end to end solutions for delivering secure information wirelessly across a company's enterprise. Today Stratix serves Fortune 1000 companies in the Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Field Service and Government mobile supply chain. For more information please visit www.stratixcorp.com.

About Vangard Voice Systems

Vangard Voice Systems is the innovative provider of the AccuSpeech(R) Mobile Voice Platform (MVP) for enterprise-wide voice productivity deployment. MVP enables enterprises to achieve tactical, operational and strategic advantage by adding voice-directed hardware and application controls, navigation and data entry capabilities to existing mobile applications and business processes. The Mobile Voice Platform: provides one common, full lifecycle, platform solution; voice-enabling existing web-device, and server-based mobile applications, using complete device-resident voice operations. MVP complies with enterprise standards with device-, application- and network-independence.

Vangard's partners include Wavelink Corporation, Agilysys, Excalibur Integrated Systems, Nuance Communications, Avnet and Ingram Micro. Vangard solutions are available to government agencies on the GSA schedule. Vangard Voice is a Motorola PartnerSelect ISV partner and its voice technology is proven to operate effectively on a wide variety of devices including Motorola, Intermec, LXE, PsionTeklogix, Opticon and others. For more information, go to www.vangardvoice.com.

SkyBitz(R) Protects Assets Through Expanded Portfolio of Tank and Tire Pressure Sensors

STERLING, Va. -- SkyBitz(R), the leading remote asset tracking and information management service provider, announced the availability of Tank Activity and Tire Pressure sensors. The two new sensors, together with SkyBitz's comprehensive suite of intelligent sensors, provide superior remote monitoring and diagnostic capabilities of enterprise assets.

The SkyBitz Tank Activity Sensor provides valuable information about the content status of tank-based assets by indicating whether a valve has been opened to release gas, petroleum or chemicals. Serving chemical and oil and gas transportation services, the sensor affordably tracks and records events, and detects potential theft or unauthorized discharge of product.

The SkyBitz Tire Pressure Sensor provides quick, on-tire pressure identification. Mounted on the wheel end, the sensor continually monitors tire pressure to detect under inflated tires while reducing tire maintenance, fuel costs and accidents from improperly inflated tires. Tire pressures are visually displayed for the driver and delivered via satellite directly to the InSight user. Provided by BAT RF by STEMCO, the Tire Pressure Sensor works with STEMCO's mileage sensor. SkyBitz customers who already use the mileage sensor can expand capabilities to tires for an increasingly comprehensive solution.

"As the needs of our expanding clientele evolve, we continue to develop products and technologies that meet their requirements and extend our total solution," said Craig Malone, SVP, Product Development, for SkyBitz. "The Tank Activity and Tire Pressure Sensors enable customers to improve visibility, maintenance and efficiency of assets; provide event-based monitoring of cargos; and increase asset safety and security."

Information from both sensors is delivered to end-users via SkyBitz's InSight Asset Management Tool, a best-in-class software application for tracking, monitoring and managing a broad range of assets for multiple industries.

About SkyBitz

SkyBitz is the leading remote asset management solution provider, providing real-time information on the location and status of assets to customers in the fields of transportation, energy, and government. SkyBitz delivers a reliable, easy-to-use solution that provides in-transit visibility and assessment of assets anytime, anywhere. More than 600 enterprises rely on cost-effective SkyBitz technology to achieve total asset visibility, improve security, lower operating and capital expenses, and enhance customer service. SkyBitz is a privately held company backed by CIBC Capital Partners, Highstar Capital, Inverness Graham Investments, Motorola Ventures and ITV, a fund of Cordova Ventures. For additional information, visit www.SkyBitz.com.

Sears Introduces Buyer Protection for Home Appliances

Program Covers Balance of Sears Card* Purchase and The Customer Keeps the Appliance in the Event of Job Loss.

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., -- Sears, the nation's leading appliance retailer, is giving consumers one more reason to shop Sears first for their appliances, with the introduction of the "Sears Buyer Protection(sm) Program" - the only program of its kind made available among national major home appliance retailers.

The Sears Buyer Protection Program, available July 6, 2009, through August 1, 2009, will cover major appliance purchases over $399 when purchased with your Sears card if the accountholder loses his or her job. The program even covers the cost of service agreements, installation, delivery and more if those items were purchased with the appliance.

"The beauty of this program is it's absolutely free with your Sears card," said Kevin Brown, vice president and chief marketing officer for home appliances at Sears. "Our customers have told us that even with the Sears best price guarantee, they have been deferring much-needed appliance purchases. With Sears' Buyer Protection Program, customers can move forward with confidence and make a purchase knowing that if something unforeseen happens with a job, the Sears Buyer Protection Program will credit their Sears account for that purchase and allow them to keep the appliance," Brown said. "This is available for all home appliance brands carried at Sears, which has the nation's best selection of appliance brands. That includes LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, G.E. and America's number one appliance brand--Kenmore."

Sears has been actively listening and responding to consumers' concerns throughout the economic downturn, by offering an even greater selection of money-saving, energy-efficient ENERGY STAR(TM)-rated appliances than ever before and adding the online ENERGY STAR Rebate Center.

How it Works

If a customer purchases a major home appliance over $399 with a Citibank-issued Sears card and loses his/her full-time job after 60 days and up to 1 year from the date of the purchase, 1/12th of the purchase price will be credited to the account each month that the customer is unemployed. This credit covers the appliance and related accessories, extended warranties, maintenance agreements, protection and service agreements, delivery haul-away, installation and sales tax. If the customer is still unemployed one year after the purchase, they will receive a credit to their account for the remaining purchase amount. The customer keeps the appliance and will owe nothing on that purchase. The customer can make their purchase at a Sears store+ or at sears.com

Requirements

To qualify for the program, the customer has to be employed full time for at least 60 days after the appliance purchase. If he or she involuntarily loses their job within a year of making the purchase on their Citibank issued Sears card then they qualify. To file a claim under The Sears Buyer Protection Program, customers will need to complete a Benefit Request Form. To request the benefits or obtain additional information, they will need to call a toll free number that will be provided at time of purchase, or go to SearsBuyerProtection.com. In store, the Sears Blue Appliance Crew will be available to answer questions about the Sears Buyer Protection Program.

About Sears Home Appliances

Sears is the nation's leading appliance retailer with the largest selection - over 3600 models. Only Sears sells the top 8 brands, including Kenmore, the nation's leading appliance brand. Sears always beats the

competition's price, guaranteed, up to 30 days. Sears offers worry-free 1-year service, guaranteed and free help and support on all brands serviced by Sears 24/7 by phone. Sears provides next day delivery on over 1600 models - that's five times more than any national competitor. In March 2009, Sears launched the online ENERGY STAR Rebate Center - a program to help educate Americans about the millions of dollars in rebates that are available for ENERGY STAR-rated products and make it faster to receive these rebates. Sears has demonstrated its commitment to increasing America's energy efficiency through its actions over more than 10 years. Sears sells more ENERGY STAR-rated appliances than any other retailer. In fact, in 2008, Sears was the first retailer to sell more than 3.1 million ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances from the nation's top brands, including Kenmore, the nation's leading appliance brand. In 2008 alone, Kenmore ENERGY STAR-rated appliances helped save America nearly 700 million Kilowatt hours, over four billion gallons of water, and over $100 million dollars.

About Sears Holdings Corporation

Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's fifth largest broadline retailer with approximately 3,900 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, home electronics and automotive repair and maintenance. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has Martha Stewart Everyday products, which are offered exclusively in the U.S. by Kmart. We are the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 12 million service calls made annually. Sears Holdings Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, including Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation. For more information, visit Sears Holdings' website at www.searsholdings.com.

* Must use a Citibank Sears card. Excludes Sears Solutions, Sears Home Improvement (sm) and Commercial One (R) accounts.

+ Excludes Sears Outlets and The Great Indoors . Not available to residents that have a billing address or make a purchase in Puerto Rico and Guam.

Telairity Names Ben Silva as Sales VP for Communications, Media and Entertainment

Veteran Media Technology Exec Will Handle IPTV Markets in USA and Overseas Sales in Asia-Pacific Region.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., -- Telairity announced the appointment of Ben Silva, an IP video industry veteran and award-winning entertainment and media industries executive, to the position of vice president of sales for communications, media and entertainment. The appointment was announced by Howard Sachs, Telairity president and CEO, and is effective immediately. [Editors: Photo available from Skip Ferderber & Associates]

"By adding Ben to the Telairity senior management team, our company is taking an important step forward," said Sachs. "Ben's expertise allows us to expand further into the IPTV and Asia-Pacific markets, complementing our success in the American and European backhaul and traditional broadcast markets over the last two years. We're pleased to have him as part of the Telairity family."

Silva will focus on opening up new markets for Telairity's line of H.264/AVC MPEG-4 encoders, specifically for North American companies streaming video over the Internet (IPTV), and sales activities in the Asia-Pacific region including China, India, Japan and Korea. Greg Pine, Telairity vice president of sales for broadcast, continues to be responsible for broadcast sales activities in The Americas and Europe, and managing the company's network of manufacturers' representatives.

Over a 25-year career, Mr. Silva has been active in virtually all aspects of the entertainment and media technology industries, including creative, management and technology ownership and management positions. He is a seven-time time Emmy award winner for technological and creative achievements, a recipient of multiple Clio awards for regional and national commercials and is a recognized expert in content and media based delivery systems.

Prior to joining Telairity, Silva was a co-founder of Zillion TV, an IP-based television network for the delivery of films, TV shows and other media. At Zillion TV, he filled multiple roles as acting chief technical officer and executive vice president in charge of business development and strategic partnerships.

From 2004 through 2007, he was senior vice president of business development, sales, and general manager of the ShenZhen Television Design Center, a Chinese/American company specializing in the design, manufacture and sale of LCD TVs. Client companies include Sony, Samsung, LG, Matsushita, Mitsubishi, Sharp and Sanyo.

Silva previously held executive and/or managerial positions with DG2L Technologies Ltd., iVast, Inc., Streaming21, Streamlogic/Hammer Digital Solutions, and Andataco.

Silva also enjoyed creative positions in motion pictures and television production, with production experiences at Paramount Pictures, Leo Burnett Advertising and N. Lee Lacy & Associates.

About Telairity

Telairity is a supplier of innovative real-time H.264/AVC (MPEG-4) video compression solutions for broadcasting, backhaul, IPTV, and related markets. The company's unique video processing technology, based on the Telairity T1P2000 multi-core video processor and associated direct-execution AVClairity video compression software, delivers the industry's lowest latency and best price/performance for real-time H.264 video encoders today, with unique features like "instant-on" service. The company is based in Santa Clara, Calif. Further information is available at www.telairity.com.

Ingram Micro Named Top Distribution Partner by Samsung Information Technology Division for Third Consecutive Year

Distributor's Digital Signage Division Credited with Driving Fast-Paced Growth and Strong Partner Support for Samsung's Large Format Displays.

SANTA ANA, Calif., -- Demonstrating its commitment to building successful business partnerships, Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM) announced it has been named 2008 Pro AV Distributor of the Year for the third consecutive year by Samsung Electronics America Information Technology Division (ITD).

The award was presented earlier this month to Ingram Micro at the InfoComm09 in Orlando, Fla. The annual award honors Ingram Micro's exemplary achievement in bringing Samsung large format displays to market. Richard Hutton, senior marketing manager for Samsung, cited Ingram Micro's Digital Signage Division's ability to drive fast-paced growth while delivering strong reseller support as key reasons for its selection.

"Samsung is very pleased to honor Ingram Micro and its Digital Signage Division once again with this award and recognize the team's vital role in executing against our go-to-market initiatives for digital signage," said Hutton. "By implementing winning strategies that generated a commendable 70 percent growth rate, Ingram Micro clearly demonstrated the ability to empower the IT channel with the necessary support, training and resources required to make their digital signage practices thrive."

Renowned for its partner enablement resources, Ingram Micro offers a wide range of business building tools, resources and expertise including a dedicated Digital Signage Division and bi-coastal Solution Centers, which hosted several training events for hundreds of existing and potential Samsung partners throughout 2008.

"Ingram Micro has great respect for Samsung's innovation and market leadership, as well as the high value that it places on its relationships with distributors and channel partners," says Kevin Prewett, vice president, Digital Signage Division and vendor management, Ingram Micro U.S. "We are honored to receive the Pro AV Distributor of the Year award for three years running and look forward to building upon our accomplishments in the years to come."

About Samsung's Information Technology Division

Samsung's Information Technology Division (ITD) markets a complete line of award-winning LCD monitor products, including professional large format LCD and Plasma displays. ITD also markets an award-winning line of color and monochrome laser printers and multifunction devices and the family of Samsung Q1 Ultra-Mobile Personal Computers (UMPC). Samsung ITD is committed to supporting the needs of its channel partners. Based in Irvine, California, ITD is a division of Samsung Electronics America (SEA), a U.S. subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd. (SEC). The SEA organization oversees the North American operations of Samsung including Samsung Telecommunications America, LP, Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Mexico, Inc. Please visit http://www.samsung.com for more information or call 1-800-SAMSUNG for more information.

About Ingram Micro's Digital Signage Division

The Digital Signage Division of Ingram Micro Inc. is the leading distributor within the digital signage market offering the complete digital signage solution via existing technologies. Solution providers and vendors benefit from the Digital Signage Division as it offers premier support through a dedicated team of professionals. With offices and distribution centers across North America, Ingram Micro's Digital Signage Division delivers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services to technology integrators around the world. For more information, visit http://www.ingrammicro.com/digitalsignageinfo.

About Ingram Micro Inc.

As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics services, technical support, financial services, and product aggregation and distribution. The company serves 150 countries and is the only broad-based global IT distributor with operations in Asia. Visit http://www.ingrammicro.com.

Washington Kastles Acquire 2008 World TeamTennis MVP Rennae Stubbs

Team Trades Angela Haynes and CoCo Vandeweghe to Sacramento for Stubbs and Olga Puchkova.

WASHINGTON, -- The Washington Kastles have completed a blockbuster trade sending their second and third round picks, Angela Haynes and CoCo Vandeweghe, to the Sacramento Capitals for Rennae Stubbs, the reigning 2008 World TeamTennis Female MVP and 2008 Championship Finals MVP, and Olga Puchkova. With Stubbs' six Grand Slam championships, the team now boasts 36 total Grand Slam titles among their five players and head coach.

Stubbs, ranked in the top ten in the world in doubles, is a former #1 ranked doubles player and has won 59 career Sony Ericsson WTA titles. She has also represented Australia four times in Olympic and Federation Cup competition. She won last year's WTT and Championship Finals MVP titles as a member of the Kansas City Explorers and helped lead the Philadelphia Freedoms to WTT championships in 2001 and 2006, and the St. Louis Aces to a title in 1996.

"Our goal this year is to win the Championship when it is played in Washington on July 26th and this trade makes us a clear favorite to accomplish that. Rennae is one of the top doubles players in the world and is a fierce and experienced competitor," said owner Mark Ein, who brokered the deal. "With this trade, we will be tough to beat in any set, much less a complete match."

The Kastles also acquired Puchkova, who ranked #32 in the world in singles in 2007. Puchkova played three matches for the Capitals in 2008, compiling a 10-5 game record. She has local ties, having trained at the Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park, Maryland, where she has recently begun working again. She is also a professional model represented by Elite Management.

"Olga has the ability to be one of the best women in the league and, with her recent work at the JTCC, we know she is ready to play," continued Ein. "Both Olga and Rennae bring a lot of personality to our squad on and off the court. Our fans will love this team."

The two newest Kastles will join their teammates on Thursday, July 2 to kick off the 2009 season on the west coast against the Newport Beach Breakers. The Kastles open the home schedule in DC on July 7 against two-time defending Wimbledon Champion Venus Williams and the Philadelphia Freedoms.

About the Washington Kastles

The Washington Kastles begin their second season of Advanta World TeamTennis (WTT) in July 2009. The Kastles, owned by local entrepreneur Mark Ein, will be led by ten-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams. The 34th season of World TeamTennis, co-founded in 1974 by tennis legend Billie Jean King, runs from July 2-26 and concludes with the Advanta WTT Finals in Washington, D.C. Throughout the season, the Kastles will actively work with local charities and community organizations to share the mission of WTT and bring the game of tennis to the broader community. For more information about the Kastles or to purchase tickets, visit www.washingtonkastles.com or call 202-4TENNIS (483-6647). Become a Kastles fan on Facebook and follow us at twitter.com/WashKastles.

Paragon Software has received an award for MTS Products

Paragon Software Group Company, together with JSC «Mobile Telesystems» won international awards for mobile technology and telecommunications «GTB Innovations Awards 2009» (International Award in the field of telecommunications and business innovation) in the nomination «The innovative service for consumers».

At the competition prize was presented to the project «MTS Catalog», which was greatly appreciated by the jury prize for innovation, convenience and affordability of service to all subscribers of MTS. Developed in February 2009, MTS companies and Paragon Software Services «MTS Catalog» originally included 7 programs and services (dictionaries, weather, maps, and other applications) - Leaders of sales on the Russian market for smartphones. From mobile site MTS subscribers can download the catalog and use any application from the catalog for free.

In the first months of launch the new service «MTS Catalog» 3500 to acquire new users every week. About 75% of the total number of users downloaded 5 programs of the 7 proposed. The most popular programs were mobile maps, weather forecasts and dictionaries.

GTB Innovations Awards (International Award in the field of telecommunications and business innovation) - an annual event organized and conducted by the British edition of Global Telecoms Business in London.

Penny Baldwin Appointed to Senior Vice President of Global Integrated Marketing and Brand Management at Yahoo!

SUNNYVALE, Calif., -- Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq: YHOO) announced that Penny Baldwin has been appointed to senior vice president, global integrated marketing and brand management. She assumes this newly created position immediately and reports to Yahoo!'s chief marketing officer, Elisa Steele.

Baldwin will lead the company's global brand efforts, and is responsible for developing and executing Yahoo!'s brand marketing approach including brand management, corporate messaging, integrated marketing and advertising.

"One of Yahoo!'s greatest assets is its brand," said Steele. "Our integrated, global approach is critical to our success and we have a deep business commitment to fulfill our promise to our users, customers and partners. Penny is uniquely qualified to lead the effort and her leadership, experiences, knowledge and skills are excellent additions to the Yahoo! marketing team."

She is a 20-year veteran of global brand strategy development and execution across all internal and market-facing touch points. Most recently, Baldwin served as Managing Partner of Young & Rubicam Brands, Y&R Advertising and Wunderman Direct Marketing. As agency leader and manager, she was responsible for leading the efforts of large global teams across industries. Her experiences span technology, retail, packaged goods, finance, travel, gaming, wireless communications, entertainment, healthcare and sports marketing.

Baldwin has worked with several Fortune 500 brands including Microsoft, Intel, Oracle, AMD, NetApp, Hitachi Data Systems, Siebel Systems and Hewlett-Packard, among others. She has also worked with leading brands including Cadbury, Schweppes, Foster Farms, Jacuzzi, Wells Fargo, DHL, AT&T and Palm.

"This is a seminal moment for the Yahoo! brand and for the business overall," said Baldwin. "I am delighted to be part of the leadership team that will take Yahoo! to the next level as we evolve our brand strategy worldwide."

About Yahoo!

Yahoo! Inc. is a leading global Internet brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide. Yahoo! is focused on powering its communities of users, advertisers, publishers, and developers by creating indispensable experiences built on trust. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For more information, visit pressroom.yahoo.com