U.S. Cellular to Launch the Rugged Kyocera DuraPro
25 Febrero 2013 - 9:05AM
U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) and Kyocera Communications Inc. have
announced the launch of the Kyocera DuraPro. With Military Standard
810G certification, DuraPro is a perfect fit for consumers and
business customers who need a tough feature phone on a high-speed
nationwide network. It will be available online February 27 and in
stores on February 28 for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate.
The Kyocera DuraPro is water, shock, dust, and vibration
resistant and is encased in non-slip Dura-Grip material for a
strong hold and extra durability. It can be immersed for up to 30
minutes in up to one meter of water and comes with essential apps
including, email, a web browser and navigation. Those features,
along with a 3.2 megapixel camera, large keypad and powerful
speakerphone, make the DuraPro a practical and reliable choice for
consumers and business customers who need a device that can
withstand harsh elements.
"For those who work and play outdoors in varying weather and
climates, the Kyocera DuraPro is an ideal device to help you stay
connected to people and information wherever you are," said Edward
Perez, vice president of sales and marketing operations for U.S.
Cellular. "At U.S. Cellular, we want to provide a better wireless
experience, and our customers can rely on this phone to keep
working even in extreme conditions."
The Kyocera DuraPro comes with a programmable hot key on the
side of the phone that users can easily assign for quick access to
the calendar, Bluetooth, alarm or web. U.S. Cellular business
customers and consumers who purchase this device also receive
benefits no other carrier offers, including a valuable rewards
program that recognizes customer loyalty.
"There's still very strong demand for a solid feature phone, and
feature phones don't come any more solid than the DuraPro," said
Eric Anderson, senior vice president and general manager of global
sales and marketing at Kyocera Communications. "The rugged
durability of this device and U.S. Cellular's fantastic customer
loyalty program combine for a wireless solution that will be with
you for the long run."
Additional Features:
- In addition to water, vibrations and dust, DuraPro is
engineered to meet Military Standard 810G for temperature extremes,
blowing rain, low pressure, solar radiation, salt fog and
humidity
- Expandable memory – up to 32GB with optional microSD card
- Large font option for menus
For more information about the Kyocera DuraPro, please visit
www.duraseries.com or uscellular.com.
About U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular rewards its customers with unmatched benefits and
industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer
experience. The Chicago-based carrier has a strong line-up of
cutting-edge devices that are all backed by its high-speed
nationwide network that has the highest call quality of any
national carrier. Currently, 61 percent of customers have access to
4G LTE speeds and 87 percent will have access by the end of 2013.
U.S. Cellular was named a J.D. Power and Associates Customer
Service Champion in 2012 for the second year in a row. To learn
more about U.S. Cellular, visit one of its retail stores or
uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos and videos, connect
with U.S. Cellular on Facebook.com/uscellular,
Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.
About Kyocera Communications Inc.
Kyocera Communications Inc. is the headquarters for Kyocera
wireless devices in the Americas. Designed with durability,
dependability, and long-term value as priorities, Kyocera mobile
phones help people feel comfortable with new technology and use it
to connect, perform, and outsmart life's challenges. At the
heart of Kyocera's products is a belief that one size doesn't fit
all, and that people should do more with phones instead of being
confused by them or having to alter their lifestyles to accommodate
them. For more information, follow the company at
www.facebook.com/kyoceramobilephones or
www.twitter.com/kyoceramobile.
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO) (TOKYO:6971)
(http://global.kyocera.com/), the parent and global headquarters of
the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of fine
ceramics (also known as "advanced ceramics"). By combining these
engineered materials with metals and plastics, and integrating them
with other technologies, Kyocera has become a leading supplier of
telecommunications equipment, printers, copiers, solar power
generating systems, electronic components, semiconductor packages,
cutting tools and industrial ceramics. During the year ended March
31, 2012, the company's net sales totaled 1.19 trillion yen
(approx. USD14.5 billion). The company is ranked #426 on Forbes
magazine's 2012 "Global 2000" listing of the world's largest
publicly traded companies.
Katie Frey, U.S. Cellular, katie.frey@uscellular.com,
773-355-3275
John Chier, Kyocera Communications Inc., john.chier@kyocera.com,
858-882-3543
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