First iDEN slider phone has multimedia capabilities

ATLANTA, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- SouthernLINC( )Wireless, a Southern Company (NYSE: SO), today announced the availability of the Motorola Debut(TM) i856. The Debut i856 is the first Motorola Integrated Digital Enhanced Network (iDEN) device that combines the power of Push To Talk two-way radio with a slider-style design.

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Packed with style and features, including a dedicated music player button, expandable memory - up to 8 gigabytes with a microSD card - and 3.5 millimeter audio jack, the Debut will be a favorite of music aficionados.

The Debut also offers:

• Push To Talk two-way radio (PTT) with a menu of PTT Features that allows messages, pictures, events, My Info contents, contact and location information to be sent via the PTT button. Data access is required for some features.
• A large, 176 X 220, 2.2-inch color display.
• An integrated 1.3 megapixel digital camera for still photos and video capture.
• GPS and Bluetooth® included.
• LINCaround and Java capabilities.
• Enhanced text messaging capabilities, including auto cleanup, URL support, threading, word completion and next word prediction.
• Vibracall, speakerphone and voice activated dialing.
  

"The Debut i856 brings a new form factor to our phone portfolio," said Rodney Johnson, vice president of sales and distribution for SouthernLINC Wireless. "The phone's slide open design is appealing because it protects the keypad in a purse or pocket. The external music player controls enable this phone to serve as an ideal MP3 player as well."

The Motorola Debut i856 is now available through SouthernLINC Wireless sales representatives, sales and service locations, authorized dealers or online at www.southernlinc.com/phones.asp. In-stock availability may vary by location.

About SouthernLINC Wireless

SouthernLINC Wireless, a Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is an Atlanta-based regional wireless carrier with network coverage in the major metro and rural areas of Alabama, Georgia, southeast Mississippi and northwest Florida. SouthernLINC Wireless bundles multiple communication options, including Push To Talk two-way radio, cellular service, text messaging, wireless Internet access and wireless data, into one hand-held device. For more information, please call 1-800-818-LINC (5462) or visit www.southernlinc.com.

About Southern Company

With 4.4 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company is the premier energy company serving the Southeast. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are below the national average. Southern Company is consistently listed among the top U.S. electric service providers in customer satisfaction by the American Customer Satisfaction Index. Visit our Web site at www.southerncompany.com.

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