HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. and SCARBOROUGH, Ontario, May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TELUS Mobility and UTStarcom Personal Communications Division (formerly Audiovox Communications Corp.), a division of UTStarcom Inc. , today announced the availability of the Audiovox PPC 6600. A powerful wireless e-mail and more device, the Audiovox PPC 6600 features Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile(TM) software for Smartphone, Bluetooth support for hands-free accessories, an integrated digital camera and video capability, expandable memory and an integrated MP3 player.

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"The Audiovox PPC 6600 combines the unmatched flexibility of Microsoft Windows Mobile software for Smartphone, the high quality of Audiovox devices and the reliability and extensive coverage of TELUS Mobility's national 1X network into a compact device for e-mail, Internet access and multimedia applications," said Robert Blumenthal, vice president of products and services at TELUS.
The Audiovox PPC 6600 replicates the familiar look and feel of a Windows Mobile-based PC with a full suite of standard Windows Mobile-enabled applications, including Microsoft Pocket Outlook(R), Excel, Word, Windows Media Player, Microsoft ActiveSync(R) technology and MSN(R) Messenger.
Powered by the Intel XScale 400 MHz processor, the Audiovox PPC 6600 allows users to send and receive e-mail or text messages; view, create and edit documents; browse the Web; listen to news, music and other audio clips; and send and receive multimedia messages, such as pictures and video clips. The Audiovox PPC 6600 offers both portrait and landscape viewing modes and multiple data-input methods, including a sliding keyboard and stylus.
"The feature-rich Audiovox PPC 6600 provides an ideal example of convergence for busy mobile professionals," said Elizabeth Doucette, vice president, UTStarcom Canada. "With its sliding QWERTY keyboard, mega-pixel camera, and compelling voice and data capabilities, this device enables mobile professionals the ability to multi-task and increase productivity while away from the office."
"Microsoft's vision is to help our customers connect with people and information when they are on the go, through familiar software solutions, such as the Windows Mobile platform," said Mark Relph, national manager of the developer and platform team for Microsoft Canada Co. "Together with our technology partners and independent software vendors (ISVs), we are driving the development and delivery of innovative converged wireless technologies solutions for businesses and consumers."
Business and personal wireless e-mail for the Audiovox PPC 6600 interfaces seamlessly with Microsoft(R) Exchange 2003 data and extends wireless access to the messaging, contacts and calendar applications, securely and conveniently. The device also supports Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync(R) for over-the-air synchronization of e-mail, contact and calendar information with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003.
Bluetooth Capability
With Bluetooth capability, clients can use wireless headsets or hands-free car kits, or link with other Bluetooth-enabled devices to check e-mail, synchronize contact lists and calendars, or surf the Web. The Audiovox PPC 6600 delivers advanced connectivity by automatically synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange 2003 and a built-in SD I/O slot, which accepts Secure Digital, MultiMedia Card and Secure MultiMedia memory cards for viewing pictures, e-mail attachments and sharing large data files between other devices with SD I/O.
The Audiovox PPC 6600 is available at TELUS Mobility retail locations across Canada for $349.99 on a three-year contract or $749.99 with no contract.
About TELUS Mobility
TELUS Mobility provides its more than 3.9 million clients across Canada with a full suite of wireless voice, Internet and data services through its PCS and Mike digital wireless networks. For more about TELUS Mobility, please visit telusmobility.com.
TELUS (TSX: T, T.NV; NYSE: TU) is the largest telecommunications company in Western Canada, with more than $7.6 billion of annual revenue, 4.8 million network access lines and 3.9 million wireless clients. The company provides subscribers with a full range of telecommunications products and services including data, voice and wireless services across Canada, utilizing next generation Internet-based technologies. For more information, please visit telus.com.
About UTStarcom Personal Communications
UTStarcom Personal Communications is changing the way the world communicates through innovative wireless technology applications that deliver practical, reliable and flexible communications solutions to improve professional productivity and enhance personal lifestyles.
UTStarcom Personal Communications (formerly Audiovox Communications Corp.) provides wireless communications devices including handsets, Pocket PCs and air cards to carriers throughout North and South America and supplies every CDMA carrier in the U.S. and Canada. The company's products are manufactured by its parent company, UTStarcom, Inc. and by third-party original equipment manufacturers. UTStarcom Personal Communications Division is based in Hauppauge, New York, and maintains offices and support facilities throughout the U.S., Canada and Latin America.
UTStarcom is a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and international service and support. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Alameda, California, the company has research and design operations in the United States, China, Korea and India. UTStarcom is a FORTUNE 1000 company.
For more information about UTStarcom, visit the company's Web site at http://www.utstar.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
The foregoing statements regarding, without limitation, the anticipated benefits of the Audiovox PPC 6600 for consumers are forward-looking in nature and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These factors include rapidly changing technology, the changing nature of the telecommunications markets, evolving product and application standards, changes or delays in product introductions and deployments, the termination or material amendment of significant contracts, partnerships or alliances and other uncertainties, such as changes in government regulation and licensing requirements in relevant markets. Readers are also referred to the risk factors identified in [Telus' Annual Report on Form 40-F and Current Reports on Form 6-K and the risk factors identified in] UTStarcom, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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CONTACT: Jacqueline Smith of TELUS Mobility, +1-647-684-4832, orjacqueline.smith@telus.com; or Alysia Lew of Schwartz Communications,+1-212-725-4500, ext. 329, or alew@schwartz.com, for UTStarcom Inc.

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