3G Wireless Handset by LG InfoComm Successfully Demonstrated On Verizon Wireless cdma2000 1X Field Trial Network
LG's Commercial-Grade 1X Handset Ready for Carrier's Full Service Launch
BEDMINSTER, N.J., April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, the nation's largest wireless service provider, today announced it is testing a cdma2000 1X compatible handset from LG InfoComm U.S.A., Inc., a worldwide provider of communications equipment and solutions, on its field trial network. (Logo: newscom.com newscom.com )
Verizon Wireless is currently upgrading its network's base stations and switches with cdma2000 1X circuit cards and software and plans to begin phasing in commercial 3G services to its customers later this year. 3G 1X will provide wireless data access rates up to 144 kilobits per second.
The LG InfoComm tri-mode phone, to be introduced as VZW520, is being tested on the carrier's cdma2000 1X field test system in Maple Shade, N.J. and in the Verizon Wireless handset laboratory. The VZW520 is capable of operating on 800 MHz and 1.9 GHz bands on Verizon Wireless' CDMA network and is designed to provide seamless access to Verizon Wireless' premier, coast-to-coast network.
``We are encouraged with the performance of the VZW520 in the field,'' said Rich Meigh, Verizon Wireless staff vice president -- wireless devices. ``This bodes well for the introduction of high speed wireless services as planned later this year.''
``LG InfoComm and Verizon Wireless have forged a strong relationship built around our handsets that combine innovative features with desirable form factors,'' said Steve Klar, director of sales for LG InfoComm USA, Inc. ``We are pleased Verizon Wireless has selected the LG-TM520 for testing on its 3G network. Whether it's used for data or voice, the successfully tested LG-TM520 will bring Verizon Wireless customers a new level of functionality in an affordable, ultra-compact phone.''
VZW520
The VZW520 is designed to be compact without sacrificing smart phone features and battery life. The handset measures 3.2 x 1.8 x 0.9 inches and weighs 3.8 ounces, and provides 200 minutes of talk time and 350 hours of standby while in digital mode using the standard battery. It is Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) enabled and has full personal information management (PIM) functionality, providing both an address book and scheduler with PC synchronization capability.
For interface, the VZW520 has a four-way navigation key and utilizes the Tegic T9(TM) text input system and the UP 4.1 WAP browser. The phone's interior display is a high-resolution LCD capable of displaying five lines of data plus one line of icons.
Additional features of the handset include Sound Caller ID, four level vibration alert, voice mail and text notification, voice-activated dialing, voice recording, voice privacy, a 199-record phone book with 5 entries per record, 2-way SMS, dual language with T9(TM) and support for MSM 5105 and OTASP/PA (IS-683A).
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