Pirelli Broadband Solutions, the broadband access and photonics company within the Pirelli Group, today announced the world debut of its dual-mode handset, targeting the growing FMC trend, at VON Europe in Stockholm on 16-18 May, 2006.

The Pirelli Discus DualPhone DP-L10, based on 3GPP standards, combines GSM tri-band capabilities with SIP-based VoIP via an integrated WLAN 802.11g interface, integrating cell phone technology with the added advantage of transporting phone calls over the Internet.

Designed to switch between GSM and WLAN VoIP networks, automatically or by the individual user, the DualPhone allows users to enjoy the convenience of one handset that acts as both a mobile and a broadband cordless phone. Consumers will be able to make regular cell phone calls using any GSM SIM card or VoIP calls through a WiFi-enabled xDSL subscription. The DualPhone enables mobile phone features such as Internet browsing, e-mail, SMS, and MMS which can also be used through a fixed-broadband connection, providing the same mobile services with the added benefits of greater bandwidth and cost savings.

For telecommunications operators, the DualPhone can bring balance to fixed vs. mobile competition by reducing fixed-to-mobile substitution and provide new revenue opportunities through converged-service offerings based on IMS network architectures. The DualPhone is currently undergoing interoperability tests with several leading European telecom operators.

Specifications

• Network: WiFi / GSM Triband 900 / 1800 / 1900 (Dual Mode)
• Size: 106 x 46 x 18 mm
• Display: 65k colors TFT
• 0.3 Megapixel Camera
• GPRS
• No Bluetooth, IrDA or Java

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