Wifi Revolution

T-Mobile USA, Inc., the US wireless operation of Deutsche Telekom AG (News - Alert), has released built-in WiFi Calling solutions planned for a wide selection of Android-powered smartphones, including the recently announced new T-Mobile myTouch and Motorola DEFY with MOTOBLUR.

The company hosts approximately 40 million WiFi (News - Alert) calls per month, a number that has grown steadily since the company launched WiFi Calling in June 2007. In addition to consumers benefiting from enhanced coverage, T-Mobile (News - Alert) business customers – from small business to multinational corporations – have long taken advantage of the company’s WiFi Calling plan offerings for enhanced coverage, as well as the opportunity for reduced domestic and international minute usage, increased enterprise mobility cost savings and improved productivity.Currently, T-Mobile offers WiFi Calling on numerous devices including the Nokia (News - Alert) E73 Mode, BlackBerry Curve 8520, BlackBerry Bold 9700 and the new BlackBerry Curve 3G.

“This new execution of WiFi Calling technology helps us ensure that our customers’ Android (News - Alert)-powered smartphones can keep them connected to the important people in their lives where they work, live or play.” said Torrie Dorrell, vice president, connected family products and services, T-Mobile USA.

The implementation of WiFi Calling for Android smartphones brings a new solution to a fast-growing mobile platform and broader range of smartphones for consumers and business customers. Powered by Kineto’s Smart WiFi Application, T-Mobile’s WiFi Calling for Android smartphones will be ready to use out-of-the-box, providing the ability to make voice calls and send SMS from accessible WiFi (802.11 b/g/n) access points across the globe in addition to the connectivity available through T-Mobile’s mobile network. The application will also include a tutorial for the benefit of first-time users of the feature.

WiFi Calling for Android is anticipated to be available on a growing selection of T-Mobile’s Android-powered smartphones in the coming months.

Also, the new T-Mobile myTouch is expected to be available in time for the holidays, exclusively from T-Mobile USA in four colors — white, black, plum or red.

Motorola DEFY with MOTOBLUR are also expected to be available exclusively to T-Mobile USA customers in time for the holidays.