(PR NEWSWIRE) Wynd Communications to Demonstrate Industry's First Wireless Conn
ction to Telecommunications Relay Services
Wynd Communications to Demonstrate Industry's First Wireless Connection to Telec
mmunications Relay Services
New Multi-Platform Mobile Solution to Be Unveiled at Deaf Expo West 2003
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Building on its
tradition of innovation, Wynd Communications (a GoAmerica, Inc. company;
Nasdaq: GOAM) today announced the first public demonstration of its new
wireless relay service, designed to connect people who are deaf or hard of
hearing with others via Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). The debut
version of the service, which will be demonstrated at the Deaf Expo West 2003
tradeshow at the Long Beach Convention Center (Long Beach, CA), will provide
wireless relay access on RIM 850, 857, and 950 handheld devices, as well as
T-Mobile Sidekick, Fido hiptop, and SunCom hiptop devices running on Danger
Inc.'s hiptop platform.
"We introduced WyndTell(TM) six years ago with the goal of expanding
communications accessibility for people who are deaf or hard of hearing," said
Joe Karp, director of marketing for Wynd. "Wynd's new service will broaden
that access with a wireless connection to TRS -- a service used daily by
people throughout the U.S."
"Wynd's upcoming wireless relay service will add a new dimension to how
hiptop devices are used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing," said Mark
Fisher, senior vice president of marketing and business development for
Danger, Inc., developer of the hiptop platform. "We're pleased to work with a
company like Wynd that is applying its unique understanding of the community
to the development of important new services for hiptop devices."
Deaf Expo West Chosen for Wireless Relay Demonstration and More
"Deaf Expo is fast becoming the event of choice to launch new and
innovative technology," added Karp. "It's been great to participate in Deaf
Expo for the last six years, and we're honored to have been an event sponsor
since 1998."
Wynd will be demonstrating two technology innovations at this year's Deaf
Expo West event: a prototype of the Wireless Relay service and new video
support kiosks.
Operating on a T-Mobile Sidekick for the show, Wynd's wireless relay
service will be demonstrated in the Deafwireless(TM) Superstore booth every
two hours throughout the two day show, beginning at 10am on Friday, November
7th. Wynd expects to offer the new service commercially in the first quarter
of 2004, representing the company's first step in broadening its focus on
offering a wider range of communications services for people who are deaf or
hard of hearing, including Internet relay services.
As a part of its on-site Mobile Support Center, Wynd will also be offering
live customer support via video kiosks operating over broadband networks.
Wynd's Mobile Support Center will be located downstairs at the Long Beach
Convention Center, and open during show hours on both Friday, November 7th and
Saturday, November 8th.
About Telecommunications Relay Services
Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) enable standard voice telephone
users to talk to people who have difficulty hearing or speaking on the
telephone. Under Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act, all
telephone companies must provide free relay services either directly or
through state programs throughout the 50 states, the District of Columbia,
Puerto Rico, and all of the other U.S. territories. Businesses, government
agencies, family, friends, and employers of persons with hearing and speech
disabilities make and receive relay calls everyday.
About Wynd Communications
Wynd Communications Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of GoAmerica,
Inc. (Nasdaq: GOAM), is the nation's leading provider of wireless
telecommunications services for people with hearing loss. Wynd is a winner of
the California Governor's Award for Excellence in Universal Design and
Technology and has been recognized by both the Clinton and Bush
Administrations for its commitment to Americans with disabilities. For more
information about Wynd Communications and WyndTell service, visit the Wynd Web
site at wynd.com, or contact Wynd directly at TTY 800-549-2800,
voice 805-781-6000 or e-mail: info@wynd.com.
Portions of this news release that are not statements of historical fact
may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, all of which are made pursuant to, and
intending to qualify for, the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Current and prospective investors are
cautioned (i) that such forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties, which may affect GoAmerica's business, prospects and results of
operations, and (ii) not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking
statements. Further, GoAmerica and Wynd expressly disclaim any obligation to
revise or update any of the forward-looking statements contained herein or any
oral or written forward-looking statements that may be made by or on behalf of
GoAmerica or Wynd to reflect future events or developments after the date
hereof. GoAmerica's business is subject to a number of significant risks,
which are set forth in GoAmerica's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, which are available online at www.sec.gov and via the Investor
Relations section of GoAmerica's website www.goamerica.com.
"GoAmerica" is a trademark of GoAmerica, Inc. "Wynd," "WyndTell,"
"WyndPower," "Deafwireless" and "Deafwireless Superstore" are trademarks of
Wynd Communications Corporation. Other names are trademarks of their
respective owners.
SOURCE Wynd Communications Corporation
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/CONTACT: Joe Karp of Wynd Communications, TTY - 1-800-549-2800,
Voice - +1-805-597-8114, Fax - +1-805-596-2914, jkarp@wynd.com/
/Web site: goamerica.net
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