GoAmerica(R) Launches i711 Wireless(TM) for BlackBerry Devices4 May 2006
GoAmerica, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOAM) today announced the availability of i711 Wireless(TM) Internet relay software designed specifically for BlackBerry(R) wireless devices from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM). i711 Wireless is the first Internet relay software to allow users to dial phone numbers directly from the BlackBerry Address Book(TM), enabling them to make relay calls without having to remember or copy and paste phone numbers. This feature, combined with other "smart dialing" and custom calling features, makes i711 Wireless the fastest, easiest way to make a wireless relay call on a BlackBerry.
"With its smart dialing, custom calling and other features, i711 Wireless sets a new standard for fast, convenient relay service on BlackBerry," said Mark Stern, vice president of product management for GoAmerica. "i711 Wireless gives BlackBerry users a much better alternative to browser- and AIM-based mobile relay."
"BlackBerry devices and the BlackBerry platform are optimized to enable the best messaging experience in the industry," said Jeff McDowell, Director, Alliances, at Research In Motion. "We are very pleased that GoAmerica had developed i711 Wireless to provide a valuable service for the deaf and hard of hearing communities."
The service can be downloaded wirelessly today. Users can visit http://www.i711.com/wireless and choose "BlackBerry Devices" for further information and to check device compatibility.
Smart Dialing, Custom Calling, and More
i711 Wireless for BlackBerry is as easy to use as BlackBerry itself, reflecting the look and feel of the device's own user interface. i711 Wireless users benefit from smart dialing, custom calling and other features that make relay calls more convenient, faster, and customized for each user's relay preferences.
One of several i711 Smart Dialing features, "Name Dial" works seamlessly with the BlackBerry Address Book. Name Dial lets users instantly dial any number stored in their BlackBerry Address Book by typing the name of the person they want to call. Type the first few letters of a person's name, and i711 Wireless displays a list of matches from the Address Book. The user then simply clicks on the name they want to dial to begin the relay call.
i711 Wireless users can customize their mobile relay experience in a variety of ways. By pre-entering operator instructions, users move past the relay "preliminaries" more quickly and get right to the relay conversation. Users can also set the font color, size, and more, so the conversation screen reflects their personal relay preferences.
Furthermore, i711 Wireless includes other time-saving features, including Quick Text and, integrated Address Book Editing. Quick Text enables the user to send longer text messages to the operator in a single step, and is particularly useful for sending voice mail instructions or even placing standard orders at restaurants. Integrated Address Book Editing ensures that the user's BlackBerry Address Book is always up-to-date with frequently dialed phone numbers.
"i711 Wireless has made my work much simpler because I can make relay calls quickly and easily, right from my BlackBerry device," said Erick Posner, an i711 Wireless user from North Hollywood, California. "i711 Wireless is much more convenient to use than any other wireless relay service I've tried. As a busy professional, I really value intuitive i711 features like the ability to dial someone who's in my BlackBerry Address Book simply by typing the person's name."
Optional Wireless Toolkit
For users who frequently make TTY calls in addition to relay calls, i711 Wireless includes the optional Wireless Toolkit. User-activated from within i711 Wireless, this set of communication tools offers more communication choices, including live TTY calling, TTY messaging, and voice-to-text messaging. The Wireless Toolkit also includes mobile access to open captioned movie information, and easy user access to emergency roadside assistance.
Compatibility, Pricing, and Availability
i711 Wireless is compatible with a variety of BlackBerry models, and operates on the Cingular, Sprint/Nextel, T-Mobile, and Verizon wireless networks. Users can check the compatibility of other BlackBerry models by visiting http://www.i711.com/wireless and choosing "BlackBerry Devices" from the download section.
Once they've confirmed compatibility, users can download i711 Wireless over the air for free, directly from their BlackBerry devices. The quick download and automatic installation take just a few minutes.
The Wireless Toolkit is optional, and is user-activated from within i711 Wireless. For $9.95 per month, with a six-month contract, users gain unlimited access to all Wireless Toolkit options. The Wireless Toolkit is not required to make relay calls.
All relay calls made with i711 Wireless are free. For more information on i711 Wireless, visit http://www.i711.com/wireless.
About i711.com Relay
i711.com offers text-based TRS (telecommunications relay service) calling via the Internet, often called "IP relay." Deaf and hard-of-hearing callers use a Web-enabled computer or wireless device to place calls, which are connected to a relay operator. The relay operator calls the voice number and then verbally speaks the text message typed by the deaf caller to the hearing recipient and types the hearing party's responses back to the deaf party.
About GoAmerica
GoAmerica provides a wide range of wireless, relay and prepaid communications services, customized for people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-disabled. The Company's vision is to improve the quality of life of its customers by being their premier provider of innovative communication services. For more information on the Company or its services, visit http://www.goamerica.com or contact GoAmerica directly at TTY 201-527-1520, voice 201-996-1717 or via Internet relay by visiting http://www.i711.com.
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