Samsung Code™ Smartphone Equipped with Full
HTML Web Browser, QWERTY Keyboard, Direct Push E-Mail and 2.0 Megapixel
Camera
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 2009--
MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS), the nation's leading provider
of unlimited, flat-rate, no signed contract wireless
communications service, and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung
Mobile)1, the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United States2,
today launched the Samsung Code™ (SCH-i220). With MetroPCS’
Samsung Code, consumers who are on-the-go will experience the best of
productivity and organization, via the Windows Mobile® 6.1
operating system.
The Samsung Code is equipped with the entire Microsoft® suite
of tools including contacts, calendar, tasks, notes, voice recorder and
Windows Live™. The optional WizPro™ interface allows users to easily
customize their home screen and create shortcuts to the most frequently
used features on the phone, including missed messages, calendar
appointments and more.
Samsung Code users can easily access work and personal e-mail through
direct push e-mail and other messaging options. The phone easily
synchronizes with any computer via Microsoft Outlook® Mobile
through ActiveSync® technology, which can be installed by
using the CD included in the box, USB cable or downloading over the air.
Once the device is synched, users have instant access to e-mail,
contacts and calendar. Corporate and personal accounts can be synced
with Microsoft Exchange Server.
“We are excited to add another smartphone to our lineup of the latest
handsets,” said Roger D. Linquist, president, chief executive officer
and chairman of the board of MetroPCS. “In a time when consumers want
more from a phone than simply to talk or text, our customers will be
able to take full advantage of the Samsung Code’s advanced features and
services that will give them an enriched wireless experience. This is
just another example of how MetroPCS is providing customers with more,
all while maintaining the economical unlimited, flat-rate service that
they can expect from MetroPCS.”
“Samsung Mobile is excited to launch its first Windows Mobile®
6.1 powered smartphone to MetroPCS customers,” said Paul Golden, chief
marketing officer of Samsung Telecommunications America. "The Samsung
Code gives users the ability to balance work and personal communication
with a variety of applications and features.”
In addition to providing the latest in smartphone features, the Samsung
Code has a full HTML Web browser featuring 3G Technology, Stereo
Bluetooth® capabilities, a 2.0 megapixel camera and external memory
support up to 32GB. Sending e-mails and text messages is fast and easy
with the Samsung Code’s QWERTY keyboard.
When MetroPCS customers purchase the $50 rate plan they will be able to
experience features and capabilities, including unlimited talk, text and
data, advanced Web browsing, e-mail and other multimedia functions, all
with the convenience of a smartphone.
MetroPCS offers a diverse selection of service plans, which allow
customers to talk 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week, for a wireless
experience that best fits their lifestyles. With MetroPCS, customers pay
by the month, not by the minute, and services do not require a signed
contract, deposit or credit check. For more information on MetroPCS,
please go to www.metropcs.com.
The Samsung Code is available at all MetroPCS company-owned retail
locations and authorized dealers. Visit MetroPCS’ Web site at www.metropcs.com
for specific locations or to purchase the Samsung Code and sign up for
service plans. To find out more information about the Samsung Code,
please visit www.samsungwireless.com.
About MetroPCS Communications, Inc.
Dallas-based MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS), is a provider of
unlimited wireless communications service for a flat-rate with no signed
contract. Currently, MetroPCS is the fifth largest facilities-based
carrier in the United States and has access to licenses covering a
population of approximately 145 million people in the largest
metropolitan areas in the United States, including New York City, Los
Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Jacksonville,
Detroit, Boston, Miami, Las Vegas, Orlando, Tampa and Sacramento. As of
June 30, 2009, MetroPCS had approximately 6.3 million subscribers. For
more information please visit www.metropcs.com.
About Samsung Telecommunications
America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless
handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For
more information, please visit www.samsungmobileusa.com.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies
with 2008 consolidated sales of US$96 billion. Employing approximately
164,600 people in 179 offices across 61 countries, the company consists
of two business units: Digital Media & Communications and Device
Solutions. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands,
Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips,
mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
1. Samsung Mobile is proud to provide ENERGY STAR-qualified power
adapters with its mobile phones and accessories. ENERGY STAR qualified
products use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment.
Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR meet strict energy-efficiency
guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US
Department of Energy.
2. Based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics Q2
2009 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Report.
Source: MetroPCS Communications, Inc. and Samsung Telecommunications America
Edelman for MetroPCS
Sarika Patel, 214-443-7555
sarika.patel@edelman.com
or
MWW
Group for Samsung Mobile
Makenzie Blythe, 214-414-3331
mblythe@mww.com
