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Samsung T709 Makes Cellular and Wi-Fi Calls


Thu Feb 09, 2006 10:16 am

Samsung introduced the SGH-T709, a sophisticated new slider phone which allows consumers to travel between their home, office or public wireless LAN locations with virtually no data interruptions, meaning fewer glitches when downloading content, surfing the wireless Internet or watching streaming video.


Samsung T709

Samsung T709


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Requiring no additional setup by the consumer, the T709 switches between cellular networks and Wi-Fi hotspots, automatically detecting the fastest and most cost-effective network - reducing bills dramatically. UMA is particularly attractive to business users, with Wi-Fi use in the office environment growing exponentially, further reducing bills for corporate users.

"Most operators and vendors acknowledge that UMA is a stepping-stone to a more fully convergent solution that is closely aligned with IP standards, technologies and approaches," said Jeremy Green, principal analyst, Ovum. "UMA has some clear advantages, apart from its current availability. It is closely aligned with the GSM network architecture, and is thus easy for most mobile operators to implement technically and commercially."

"The success of services offered by major VoIP operators has proved that cheap internet telephony has become increasingly popular with consumers," said GertJan Kaat, senior vice president and general manager, Mobile & Personal Business Unit, Philips Semiconductors. "We will continue to drive innovation by providing our partners with exciting new technologies like UMA, delivering the building blocks for superior products designed around the consumer."

In addition to Wi-Fi connectivity, the T709 works on high-speed EDGE technology, allowing consumers to access, browse and download data files at speeds faster than ordinary GSM handsets. With a built-in speakerphone and speaker-independent voice recognition features, the T709 further enhances productivity by being a hands-free communication device.

The phone's cutting-edge network capabilities and advanced multimedia functionality are captured in a sleek black compact slider design weighing only 3.3 ounces. The tiny device packs a range of features including a 1.3-megapixel camera, an MP3 player, a video player, dual stereo speakers and an enhanced 262K-color TFT screen, providing a rich, vibrant sound and image to pictures, music, video clips and ringtones.

"Never before have consumers had the kind of freedom in communicating made possible by Samsung's T709," said Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president, Samsung.

"Samsung's T709 blazes a trail into the totally wireless world, allowing consumers to stay connected via cellular or Wi-Fi connectivity no matter where they are."

- Samsung T709 Specs


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1. Posted by dcsoxfan04 Thu Feb 09, 2006 11:03 am

Doesn't it seem like this could completely revolutionize the entire structure of the industry? With WiFi (and WiMax) hotspots certain to continue proliferating, more and more of our mobile communications can be done via VoIP. Where does that leave the traditional carriers? Am I wrong about this?

2. Posted by PunkRock Thu Feb 09, 2006 11:53 am

VoIP has revolutionized traditional fixed line telephony. It was only a matter of time before wireless was affected. If not the telcos the someone else like Skype.

3. Posted by dcsoxfan04 Thu Feb 09, 2006 11:57 am

Yes, I think you're right, PunkRock. I'm curious as to who could benefit from this... is Skype poised to grab all the added VoIP business? I know some carriers are looking into it, but I'd love to know more about the structure of internet telephony.

4. Posted by PunkRock Thu Feb 09, 2006 12:16 pm

It's too early to tell. Partnerships and alliances have developed. Search engines, manufacturers, carriers, and even cable companies all want a piece of the VoIP action.

5. Posted by dcsoxfan04 Thu Feb 09, 2006 3:58 pm

...that's exactly why I'm so curious. icon_wink.gif

6. Posted by kazinotoe Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:37 pm

Okay I am very excited about UMA because:

in home coverge will be a thing of the past. Linksys and other rouers will offer UMA support very soon. If cingular or t-mobile do not work in your home just get UMA router with dsl /cable and you will have 5 Bars. Think about the people who have offices in basements or live in highrises.

network congestion will be less of an issue because so many users will be switch of their internet connection rather than the cell tower.

carriers may offer unlimited UMA for a set price. My guess 7.99 (this will kill skype / vonage business model)

The other cool think is that when you leave your house you will be on the cell network without loosing the call.

international uma roaming will probably be super low (it will pay to go to a starbucks in the UK if you are on a T-Mobile USA phone verses coonecting via the traditional GSm network

another added bonus will be broadband webbrowsing from the phone!

the only downside I see is that the people who can not get broadband because they live in rural areas will probably will not be able to use it.



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