Synchronica Launches First Low-Cost Messagephones with Complete Messaging Infrastructure

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) February 11, 2010 -- London, Seoul, February 11, 2010 -- Synchronica plc, the international provider of next-generation mobile messaging services, and Korean device manufacturer KC Mobile today introduced MessagePhone, a new low-cost messaging device (www.message-phone.com). The result of eight months of extensive collaboration, the new MessagePhone provides an integrated device and service solution that delivers smartphone-like functionality and messaging services at lower total cost of ownership (TCO) than competing solutions.

MessagePhone enables operators in emerging markets to bring mobile data services to the mass market and to combat churn. MessagePhone, which is available in two models, is distributed by Brightstar, a multi-billion dollar global innovator in demand generation distribution and integrated supply chain solutions in the converging wireless and IT industries.

Available immediately, the new MessagePhones offer advanced features, such as push email and synchronization services, mobile instant messaging, a full HTML web browser, and access to social networking sites. The Java-enabled MessagePhone handsets feature a full QWERTY keyboard, large color LCD screen, MP3 and MPEG4 player, camera, SD memory expansion, a robust personal information manager (PIM), optional Bluetooth connectivity, USB connector, and a built-in FM radio. MessagePhone is sold as a turnkey, integrated solution with an all-inclusive price as low as USD 99.

MessagePhone comes bundled with a complete suite of infrastructure services providing a comprehensive and affordable mobile messaging and internet experience for users across Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia. Powered by Synchronica Mobile Gateway, the devices provide push email and synchronization, as well as instant messaging and access to social networking sites, complemented by a full HTML browser licensed from award-winning mobile browser vendor Bolt. MessagePhone has been designed to become the primary internet device for users who don't have frequent access to a PC, offering special features, such as a built-in mobile signup wizard: Users simply type in their email address and password and instantly start receiving email.

Nicole Meissner
Synchronica plc
Chief Marketing Officer
London, UK
Tel.: +44 1892 552 780
Mobile: +44 7977 256 412
Fax: +44 1892 552 721
nicole.meissner@synchronica.com
http://www.synchronica.com/

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