Pantech Verse TXT8045US is the Phone of Choice for Social Networking and Music Enthusiasts

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pantech today announced the ultimate on-the-go communication solution, the Pantech Verse, would launch exclusively at U.S. Cellular on May 11. The Verse, brought to market by Personal Communications Devices LLC (PCD), is the ideal device for social networking enthusiasts. The compact design offers a full vertical slide-out QWERTY keyboard for an enhanced text messaging experience. The Pantech Verse also appeals to consumers looking for a device to access the Internet, use mobile email, and listen to music.

"With the introduction of the Pantech Verse, PCD continues its long tradition of bringing to market devices that meet the needs of a variety of end users," said Joe Cufari, Chief Marketing Officer for PCD.  "The Verse, from Pantech, is a superior messaging device. The full QWERTY keyboard makes texting and updating social networks a breeze. Plus, the built in music player and external speaker are perfect for music lovers."

Key features:

• Full QWERTY vertical slider keyboard
• Music player for listening and managing music files
• External speaker for listening to music, sounds and ringtones
• Integrated 2MP camera and camcorder
• Supports microSD external memory up to 32GB
• Stereo Bluetooth ®
• 2.4" display for clear text and graphics

The Pantech Verse will be available beginning May 11, 2012 exclusively in U.S. Cellular retail stores and online at www.uscellular.com.

For more information about U.S. Cellular products and services, visit www.uscellular.com.

About Pantech

Pantech Co., Ltd., is one of Korea's top three mobile handset makers. Pantech has received wide-ranging industry recognition for its innovative handset designs, and has also introduced a significant number of breakthrough technologies in the mobile phone industry. Established in 1991, Pantech collectively has approximately 3,000 employees and 6 regional sales offices worldwide. For more information on Pantech, please visit www.pantech.com.

About PCD

PCD (www.PCDphones.com) is committed to bringing you the wireless world through innovative wireless devices and rich service offerings. PCD serves as a global gateway for technology partners, providing high-quality, reliable and versatile wireless communications devices including handsets, smartphones, messaging devices, wireless broadband modems and unique wireless accessories to carriers throughout North and South America. PCD conducts product planning and development on CDMA, GSM/GPRS and HSDPA platforms, and provides technical testing quality control as well as marketing and warranty support for its carrier and technology partners, differentiating it from other wireless industry suppliers. PCD is based in Hauppauge, New York, and maintains operations and support facilities in Brea, California, and Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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