News 2001
Virgin Mobile is first UK network to launch Ericsson T65
25/09/2001
Virgin Mobile announces today that it is to feature the new Ericsson T65 in its range of state-of-the-art phones from mid October; the first time this ground-breaking model is seen on any British network. This is the second Ericsson phone to be featured on Virgin Mobile, after the T29.
The Ericsson T65 is altogether different from any of their previous models. With built-in aerial, large screen and a whole melody of ringtones, this phone is in a league of its own. It boasts one-button access to WAP and a six-row screen display, for quick and easy access to the mobile internet. Its host of desirable features also include:
- Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) - allows user to send and receive sounds and icons as well as text and animation.
- Picture phonebook
- Downloadable and programmable ringtones
- 500 phone book capacity (including 200 in Virgin SIM)
- Built-in modem
- One-button WAP access
- GPRS-ready
"The T65 is a new look for Ericsson," said Andy Mallinson, head of product marketing, at Virgin Mobile. "But it still offers the same great value for money. It's stylish, well-designed and has a great range of features. We are continuing our successful partnership with Ericsson and are excited to be launching this new phone into the Virgin Mobile range before any of our network rivals."
The Ericsson T65 costs £179.99, including £5 of airtime and connection to Virgin Mobile. It will be available on Virgin Mobile, the UK's fifth network, from mid-October on 0845 6000 600, at www.virgin.com/mobile, V.SHOP, Virgin Megastore, Our Price, and over 4,500 high street retailers.
For further information and photography please contact:
Steven Day, Virgin Mobile, 07931 777777
Alison Bonny, Virgin Mobile, 07802 430276
Georgina Annett, Consolidated Communications,
07941 251 100
Sasha Bradbury, Consolidated Communications,
07941 230 700
Julia Clarke, Consolidated Communications,
07941 230 500
Consolidated Communications, 020 7287 2087
Email: press.office@virginmobile.com
Notes to Editors:
Facts and Figures
Dimensions: 105 x 49 x 21 mm
Weight: 94 grams
System: GSM 900/1800 and e-gsm
Talk time: 2.5-11 hrs
Standby time: 160-300 hrs (up to 12.5 days)
Display: 4 level greyscale, 36.4 x 29 mm
Resolution: 101 x 67 pixels
Battery: Built-in
About Virgin Mobile:
Virgin Mobile is now established as the most successful virtual network operator in the world, and is the UK's fifth network. Since its launch in November 1999 it has attracted well over one million customers, making it one of the fastest growing mobile phone companies in history.
Virgin Mobile is a 50:50 joint venture company between Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group and Deutsche Telekom's One 2 One, and is the UK's first mobile virtual operator.
It has scored a number of firsts, including being the first operator to scrap peak rate calls, introduce a daily discounting tariff and was the first company in the world to introduce an integrated MP3 mobile phone.
In the UK, Virgin Mobile phones are available direct on 0845 6000 600; on the web at www.virgin.com/mobile; or on the High Street at over 4,500 outlets including Virgin Megastore, Our Price, V.SHOP, Sainsbury, Tesco, WH Smith, Iceland, Co-op, Asda, Somerfield, John Lewis, Littlewoods and Morrisons.
About Ericsson:
Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies ild.
Read more at www.ericsson.com/press
