Well, this explains the case of the creeps this stock has had over the past couple of days...
Wednesday August 23, 12:29 pm Eastern Time
Press Release
Socket Communications Provides Digital Phone Card Solution for Sprint PCS Wireless Web
Socket's Card Provides Wireless Access to Internet via Sprint PCS Nationwide Network
NEWARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 23, 2000-- Socket Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT, PSE: SOK) today announced that Sprint PCS has incorporated Socket's Digital Phone Card into a universal wireless connectivity solution for Windows CE devices, Windows-powered Pocket PCs, Windows notebooks and Apple PowerBooks. The Digital Phone Card is part of the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection Card Kit announced today as part of the Sprint PCS Wireless Web for Business. The connection kit offers another option for avid wireless data users to access the Internet or their corporate networks via the Sprint PCS all-digital nationwide network in the mobile environment.
``Sprint PCS is a leader in providing nationwide wireless data services,'' said Kevin Mills, president and CEO of Socket. ``We are excited that Sprint PCS has selected the Digital Phone Card as an easy and convenient way for their subscribers to connect mobile computers to Sprint PCS Phones in order to experience the benefits of wireless connectivity.''
In addition to the Digital Phone Card, the Wireless Web Connection Card Kit comes with an adapter that fits into a standard PC Card Type II slot on a laptop or other handheld computing device, freeing up the serial port for fax and printer use.
``Sprint PCS continues to offer the highest quality innovative solutions and products for businesses by working with companies like Socket Communications. Essentially, these devices are productivity tools for mobile workers,'' said Jay Highley, vice president, Business Customer Unit for Sprint PCS. ``The Wireless Web Connection Card Kit provides employees with access to mission-critical corporate information, when and where they need it, virtually anywhere on the Sprint PCS nationwide wireless network. This is one of many solutions that fall under the umbrella of our Wireless Web for Business.''
About Sprint PCS
Sprint PCS operates the largest 100 percent digital, 100 percent PCS nationwide wireless network in the United States, already serving the majority of the nation's metropolitan areas including more than 4,000 cities and communities across the country. Sprint PCS has licensed PCS coverage of nearly 270 million people in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For more information, visit the Sprint PCS web site at sprintpcs.com. Sprint PCS is a wholly-owned tracking group of Sprint Corporation trading on the NYSE under the symbol ``PCS.''
About Socket Communications
Socket Communications, Inc. develops and sells connection products for Windows-powered computers and other devices. Socket's products include the Battery Friendly® family of plug-in cards for enhancing mobile computers by adding wireless Internet connectivity, local area networking, bar code scanning, and data communication. Socket's products incorporate the company's energy-efficient chip technology, making them ideal for battery-operated mobile computers. Socket is an Associate Member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) and is developing products that will add Bluetooth wireless technology to handheld computers, notebooks and other electronic appliances. For information about Socket's complete range of products, visit socketcom.com.
Note to Editors: Socket and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Aktiebolaget LM Ericsson and licensed to Socket. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. (c)2000, Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Contact:
Socket Communications
Jerry Houston, 510/744-2740
jerry@socketcom.com
or
Sprint PCS
Suzanne Lammers, 816/559-1787
slamme01@sprintspectrum.com |
