Another New Smartphone On The Market

So you've got the iphone, Blackberry, and Android, as well as many other models of smartphones to choose from. Now there's one more. Yesterday, Microsoft released their new Windows Phone 7 (not to be confused with Windows 7 OS).

This phone has been 2 years in the making, and Microsoft knows they have a lot of ground to make up to capture any type of market share.

It's available from AT&T next month on November 8th and at T-mobile before the end of the year. Next year, Verizon and Sprint will offer it.

The current offering is 3 models in the $200 range.

 

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16 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer • October 12 2010 12:24PM

AT&T Unveils New Satellite Phone

AT&T has unveiled a phone that bridges the gap of non-coverage areas. In mountainous or wilderness areas, AT&T admits they do not have coverage. From personal experience, I can verify that.

The new phone, called the TerreStar Genus, is a satellite based phone rather than one that uses cell towers. Still, you need to have a clear view of the southern sky for it to transmit and receive a signal.

It appears to offer a good solution for travelers, hikers, skiers, boaters, and others in areas where AT&T's signal isn't normally available.people - but at a relatively hefty price.

The phone retails for $799 and requires regular AT&T voice and data service plans but no contract. It functions as a normal cell phone using traditional tower sites, but for an extra $25 per month and 65 cents per minute, you can switch to the satelliute mode.

It is being billed as a smartphone with Windows Mobile 6.5 software and a full-alphabet keyboard, It is similar in appearance to a larger version of the BlackBerry.There is no external antenna.

Satellite texting and data transfer rates also are considerably higher than typical cell phone usage.

It is expected that the costs for the phone and the satellite minutes will drop over time.

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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com, or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. Listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.

Steve Hoffacker - Consultant, Coach, Author, Blogger, Photographer, Motivator, Teacher, & Strategist - for Realtors, Real Estate Sales Professionals, Home Builders, New Home Salespeople, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Independent Sales Representatives.

© Steve Hoffacker, 2010. All Rights Reserved.

14 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer • September 29 2010 10:27PM