Hop-on Releases Upgraded Anti-iPhone for $13.99
07 Octubre 2008 - 12:59PM
PR Newswire (US)
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hop-on, Inc. (Pink
Sheets: HPNN) today announces that its GSM cell phone, the HOP1811,
will be available in the United States for $13.99 with a Graffiti
Wireless(TM) Airtime Plan. It will also be available worldwide with
special incentives for Carriers. One of the new breed of
ultra-convenient cell phones, the pre-paid HOP1811 is ideal as a
backup cell phone when traveling abroad or for anyone looking for a
super-affordable cell phone that does its thing extremely well --
making and receiving phone calls and text messages! "I use a 3G
iPhone, it is a complicated, expensive device. Our phone is an
850/1900 MHz with AMR. You are not going to drop calls in similar
areas as our competitor's device. I challenge anyone to make a call
faster than on the HOP1811," says Hop-on CEO Peter Michaels. "With
the cost of living and a borderline recession, this phone is going
to be a huge sell for Hop-on in the US and international commerce.
We also have a European 900/1800 MHz phone for our international
partners. Again, Hop-on is moving forward with innovative,
cost-effective, huge demand products," Michaels said. The HOP1811
is a dual-band 850/1900MHz, or 900/1800MHz phone for Europe and
Asia, weighing a scant 79 grams, offers 4 hours of talk time, 150
hours of standby time and polyphonic ring tones. Though low in
cost, the HOP1811 uses reliable Infineon chip sets for excellent
audio quality, reception and call stability. An MP3 option can also
be added to this low-end phone. At a $13.99 price point in the US
at retail and convenience stores, the HOP1811 could be considered
disposable, but the company offers a $5 rebate for returning the
phone to encourage recycling to "Keep it Green." This phone is
perfect for AT&T and T-Mobile master agents, and 40 other US
carriers, and many other worldwide carriers. Co-Branding
Opportunities The HOP1811 is now available to retailers such as
drug and convenience stores, big box retailers and businesses
looking for a unique branding opportunity. Hop-on can imprint
sports teams or corporate logos on the HOP1811, making it one of
the most unique -- and useful -- premiums available. "Instead of
another coffee mug, offering a branded cell phone is a memorable
branding opportunity that will literally keep you in touch with
your customers. What could be better for companies such as
investment banking firms to give to their customers, so they can
call in and ask, 'How's my 401(k)?'" adds Michaels. For more
information, visit http://www.hop-on.com/. About Hop-on, Inc.
HOP-ON (Pink Sheets: HPNN) develops and markets wireless phones and
accessories for emerging markets and other domestic carriers and is
best known for developing the world's first disposable cell phone.
Currently, Hop-on is expanding into value-added services, like
mobile gambling and SMS wagering. Hop-on's exclusive software will
allow users to stream live interactive feed from legal
jurisdictions to play poker, blackjack, roulette and baccarat on
personal cell phones. For more information, visit
http://www.hop-on.com/. Certain statements in this news release may
contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175
under the Securities Act of 1933, and are subject to Rule 3B-6
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the
safe harbor created by those rules. All Statements, other than
statements of fact, included in this release, including, without
limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and
objectives of the company, are forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that
such statements will prove to be accurate and other results and
further events could differ materially from those anticipated in
such statements. Future events and actual results could differ
materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying
the forward-looking statements. CONTACT: Hop-on, Inc. Danny Coleman
(949) 756-9008 DATASOURCE: Hop-on, Inc. CONTACT: Danny Coleman of
Hop-on, Inc., +1-949-756-9008 Web site: http://www.hop-on.com/
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