Rogers Cantel and Wynd Communications announce alliance to provide mobile
wireless communications services to Canadians who are deaf or hard of hearing
New WyndTell service and device, first wireless communication product
designed for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, will be available
from The Canadian Hearing Society
TORONTO, May 14 /CNW/ - Rogers Cantel Inc, Canada's largest wireless
communications company, and Wynd Communications, the U.S. leader in providing
wireless communications services to people who are deaf or hard of hearing,
today announced an exclusive strategic alliance to deliver WyndTell(TM)
service in Canada. WyndTell service will be demonstrated today (May 14) with
The Canadian Hearing Society during Mayfest and Deaf Fest organized by the
Ontario Association of the Deaf in Toronto.
WyndTell, which operates with the new Cantel(R) AT&T(TM) Interactive
Messaging Service, is a technological breakthrough for people who are deaf and
hard of hearing. Together, the two services enable users to communicate with
almost anyone via TTY, e-mail, fax machines, alphanumeric pagers and voice
telephones.
The Cantel AT&T Interactive Messaging Service and WyndTell Service
operate on the RIM Interactive Pager 950, a powerful communications tool that
fits comfortably in the palm of a person's hand, and includes a full QWERTY
keyboard. Together, the services solve the problem of searching for pay phones
or phone jacks to plug in TTY devices, or relying on strangers to communicate,
enabling people who are deaf or hard of hearing to enjoy the occupational and
social benefits of mobile communication for the first time.
''Wynd's mission is to provide our customers with wireless communications
services that give them the freedom to accomplish everything possible in their
busy lives,'' said Judith Viera, vice president of business development for
Wynd Communications. ''We are proud to be working with Rogers Cantel and see
this alliance as the next step in making WyndTell available to the widest
range of people who are deaf or hard of hearing.''
''Using the Cantel AT&T Mobitex network, the WyndTell service will allow
anyone who is deaf or hard of hearing to 'stay connected anywhere, anytime',''
said Rick Giel, Vice President and General Manager, Data and Paging, Rogers
Cantel. ''The WyndTell service is a natural extension of the Interactive
Messaging service we've offered in Canada since January 1999.''
''This technology goes a long way to breaking down the barriers for deaf,
late-deafened and hard of hearing people,'' said David Allen, Executive
Director of The Canadian Hearing Society.
The WyndTell service and the device are available through the Canadian
Hearing Society, 271 Spadina Road, Toronto, ON M5R 2V3 (416) 928-2503 TTY
(416) 928-2509.
About Rogers Cantel
Rogers Cantel Inc. is Canada's largest wireless provider serving over two
million customers from coast to coast. Marketed under the co-brand Cantel(R)
AT&T(TM), Rogers Cantel provides a complete range of wireless solutions
including cellular, paging and Interactive Messaging, Digital PCS and wireless
data services. Owned and operated by Rogers Cantel Mobile Communications Inc.,
(TSE: RCM.B; NYSE:RCN), Rogers Cantel is an 81% owned subsidiary of Rogers
Communications Inc.
About Wynd Communications
Founded in 1994, Wynd Communications is the first company to deliver
complete, wireless communication to people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Developed with the input of people who are deaf, late-deafened or hard of
hearing, WyndTell service enables users to communicate with anyone, virtually
anywhere, at anytime, to enhance their personal freedom, productivity, peace
of mind, and relationships with family, friends and co-workers. Wynd
Communications is a wireless industry pioneer with a network of authorized
WyndTell dealers and WyndTell customers throughout the United States. For more
information about Wynd Communications and WyndTell, 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.
About The Canadian Hearing Society
Founded in 1940, The Canadian Hearing Society offers services and
programs to enhance the independence of deaf, deafened and hard of hearing
people and to encourage the prevention of hearing loss.
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