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Wynd Communications Announces Wireless Web Services For WyndTell
Users Via Go.Web
WyndTell Users Gain Wireless Access To Web Content, Web-Based Email And More
INTERNET WIRE -- Wynd Communications Corporation (a GoAmerica company: NASDAQ:GOAM), the leading wireless communications service provider
for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, announced today at Deaf Expo 2000 new wireless Web services for its customers to be delivered using GoAmerica
Inc.'s Go.Web(TM) service. Combined with the other communication features of WyndTell(TM), Wynd's two-way wireless messaging service, Web access
provides WyndTell customers a complete set of wireless communication and Internet services.
"Our goal is to continually enhance WyndTell service with key features our customers find valuable," said Dan Luis, president and chief executive officer of Wynd
Communications. "The Go.Web service is exactly such a service and provides a flexible platform that is easily customized for our subscribers."
"Providing Go.Web service to Wynd's customers reflects the continued integration of our companies since the merger," said Aaron Dobrinsky, chief executive
officer of GoAmerica, Inc.
"Wynd is able to leverage the Go.Web service's customizable structure to continually create unique offerings, tailored to the specific needs of Wynd customers."
Wireless Web and Email Access
Using the Go.Web service, WyndTell customers can browse a multitude of Web sites such as USA Today news, Fox Sports, Yahoo entertainment news as well
as sites with content tailored specifically for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. The Go.Web service also gives subscribers remote access to sites that provide
email services, such as AOL , Earthlink, and others, as well as the ability to check their business email. This new capability enables customers to stay up-to-date
wherever they use their WyndTell pager.
Pricing and Availability
Wynd anticipates that the Go.Web service will be available to WyndTell customers in the first quarter of 2001. Pricing will be announced when the service ships.
About WyndTell Service
WyndTell service is the leading two-way wireless communication service designed for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. The service enables users to
communicate using two-way wireless Internet email, TTY, chat, fax, alpha page, and voice through text-to-speech and speech-to-text. While the service can be
used by anyone, this unique combination of features, coupled with free member access to AAA Emergency Roadside Service, provides users who are deaf or hard
of hearing with greater communication flexibility.
WyndTell service operates on the BellSouth Wireless Data Network via wireless handheld devices and is available directly from Wynd or an authorized WyndTell
dealer. WyndTell service is also available for purchase by Federal employees on the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule under contract number
GS-35F-0335K.
About The Go.Web Service
The Go.Web technology intelligently compresses, encrypts and reformats data, optimizing it for viewing on all major wireless devices and data networks.
About Wynd Communications
Wynd Communications Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GoAmerica, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOAM - news), is the nation's leading provider of wireless
telecommunications services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Wynd is a wireless industry pioneer with authorized WyndTell dealers nationwide and
customers in 44 states.
Wynd was recognized in July, 2000 by the White House for the company's ongoing commitment to Americans with disabilities. In 1999, Wynd was awarded the
California Governor's Award for Excellence in Universal Design and Technology for its WyndTell service.
For more information about Wynd Communications and WyndTell service, visit the Wynd Web site at www.wynd.com, or contact Wynd directly at TTY
800-549-2800, voice 805-781-6000 or email: info@wynd.com.
"GoAmerica" and "Go.Web" are trademarks of GoAmerica, Inc. Wynd is a registered trademark and WyndTell is a trademark of Wynd Communications
Corporation. Other names are trademarks of their respective owners. |
