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Motorola iDEN Phone Approved By FCC

Effie Tjhai — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:04:17 +0000

Motorola iDEN phone has just approved by FCC (the Federal Communications Commission). On its document in FCC, the hnadset received two different names. The iDEN phone also called he i475 and the i235.

The iDEN phone have candybar form factor with it’s QWERTY keyboard placed directly under its screen. The handset packed with push-to-talk support and offers Bluetooth connectivity, 2.5mm headphone jack, camera, speakerphone, and an FM radio. Motorola has not officially reveal the device.

[via BGR]

MetroPCS introduced ChatLINK Push-To-Talk

Kim Poh Liaw — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:25:49 +0000

MetroPCS introduced ChatLINK, a Push-To-Talk feature that enables customers to quickly link up and chat with their friends and family across different networks at the same time. ChatLINK allows MetroPCS subscribers to create a network of up to 10 individuals and connect with them in walkie-talkie like discussions at the press of a button. Similar to instant messaging, subscribers are able to add contacts and view their availability with a series of presence icons indicating that they are online, offline, silent, or in do not disturb modes.

“ChatLINK is a social networking tool. It allows our subscribers to talk to groups of friends and family at the press of a button and they can invite any friend to join with any phone,” said Roger Linquist, president and CEO, MetroPCS Communications, Inc. “ChatLINK is another example of our commitment to providing innovative and fun, affordable and unlimited wireless services to our subscribers and giving them options to expand their unlimited plan.”

A ChatLINK session begins when a subscriber sends an invitation to an individual or group to join a session. When the recipient receives the invitation they simply follow the instructions to join the session and press any key to begin speaking. Subscribers can invite any domestic phone number to a ChatLINK session. MetroPCS’ allows subscribers unlimited use of ChatLINK for $5 a month, a significant value over other carriers. ChatLINK is available in both English and Spanish interfaces.

Kodiak Networks Announces Clientless Push-to-Talk (PTT)

Kim Poh Liaw — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:03:26 +0000

Kodiak Networks announced today the wireless industry’s first clientless Push to Talk offering. The Kodiak Clientless Push to Talk application enables PTT subscribers to conduct PTT sessions with non-subscribers creating an immediate base of contacts and groups for this instant style of communications.

Until now, PTT calls could only be initiated to users that had PTT-enabled handsets with a PTT subscription. With the Kodiak Clientless PTT application, PTT subscribers can contact non-subscribers, by sending an invitation to join the call and instructions to press any key to begin speaking. By pressing and releasing any key, known as “getting and releasing the call floor,” recipients can use their wireless or landline phone, just like a PTT phone.

“We are very pleased to offer this clientless version of PTT to our CDMA carrier customers,” said Bruce Lawler, executive vice president, marketing and business development, Kodiak Networks. “With Kodiak Clientless Push to Talk, PTT subscribers can immediately build contact and group lists with friends, family and colleagues on any wireless network or landline phone.”