Archive for the 'Kyocera' Category

Furthering its commitment to offer value and simplicity in no contract wireless services, Boost Mobile®, part of the Sprint Prepaid Group, announced its popular $50 ‘Monthly Unlimited’ plan will be available on January 13, 2010 on the Nationwide Sprint CDMA Network reaching more than 274 million people. By late January, Boost Mobile customers will be able to take advantage of three new CDMA handsets that include Kyocera’s Sanyo Mirro™ SCP3810 and Sanyo Incognito™ SCP6760, along with Boost Mobile’s first smartphone, the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330 from Research In Motion (RIM) available on a new $60 ‘BlackBerry Monthly ...
Posted on 9th January 2010
Under: 3G, BlackBerry, CDMA, Handset, Internet, Kyocera, RIM, Sanyo, Smartphone, Sprint |

Kyocera Communications Inc. (KCI), the newly formed sales, marketing and service organization for Kyocera- and Sanyo-branded wireless devices in the Americas, today announced two new Kyocera CDMA handsets at the CTIA Wireless 2009 trade show in Las Vegas. The G2GO M2000 (pronounced “Good-to-Go”) and Laylo M1400 address a need for affordability and value in today’s challenging economy, yet they also come from product categories in which Kyocera has rich history and expertise.
The G2GO M2000 is Kyocera’s third-generation handset to offer a full QWERTY keypad in a low-cost, text-centric device. It’s a category Kyocera helped to create ...
Posted on 1st April 2009
Under: Bluetooth, CDMA, Handset, Kyocera, MMS, SMS, Video |

Messaging on your cell phone will be getting a lot more exciting with the launch of Virgin Mobile USA's X-tc from Kyocera Wireless. The phone is equipped with a sleek, slide-out QWERTY keypad that's perfect for text fiends and fans. The answer to all your messaging needs, the X-tc keeps you connected with full messaging capabilities including IM and email support. The device will retail for $99.99 without an annual contract and will be rolling out to retail stores in April. The X-tc is scheduled to go on sale online at virginmobileusa.com on April 6.
-- X-tc ...
Posted on 17th March 2009
Under: Bluetooth, Email, Kyocera |

Beceem Communications, a leading provider of Mobile WiMAX chips, announced today that its 65nm single chip Mobile WiMAX solution is used in a number of the devices that are being launched today as part of the 4G Mobile WiMAX market trial by UQ Communications.
Beceem’s chips are enabling the USB dongles and PC cards developed by NEC Access Technica, and both companies worked very closely with UQ Communications over the past 12 months to optimize the performance of UQ's WiMAX network and devices.
“Beceem has worked very closely with NEC Access Technica, one of our key device partners ...
Posted on 3rd February 2009
Under: Kyocera, Wimax |

Kyocera Wireless Corp. (KWC), a leading global manufacturer of wireless phones and devices, today announced that it has begun development of a new product platform incorporating Android mobile software. To support the initiative, KWC is collaborating with Wind River, the global leader in Device Software Optimization (DSO). Wind River will provide a broad range of solutions and services that leverage Wind River’s deep involvement in the Open Handset Alliance and expertise in commercial Linux. KWC was a pioneer in the development of “smart†mobile handsets using open software architecture, introducing several devices ...
Posted on 23rd October 2008
Under: Handset, Kyocera, Multimedia |

These days it's hard to get anything -- from a pizza pie to petroleum at the pump -- for just 20 bucks. Virgin Mobile USA is about to change all that with the introduction of its newest handset, the TNT! by Kyocera Wireless. A stylish Talk N' Text (get it?) phone in a flip form factor, the TNT! is perfect for consumers who like the simple things in phones. The TNT! is now available at major retailers nationwide including Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy and Radio Shack, and will be available at www.virginmobileusa.com beginning August 20.The ...
Posted on 15th August 2008
Under: Kyocera, Music, Uncategorized |

Kyocera Corporation today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement with SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. ("SANYO") to acquire SANYO's mobile phone business. The agreement was approved by both companies' boards of directors today and is planned to become effective April 1, 2008.Kyocera's goal for the acquisition is to strengthen its global telecommunications equipment business. Under the agreement, Kyocera acquires a comprehensive set of assets from SANYO relating to the research, development, design, materials procurement, manufacture, sales and marketing of CDMA handsets; PHS handsets; PHS base stations; and wireless communications systems; as well as a range ...
Posted on 21st January 2008
Under: Kyocera, Sanyo |

Verizon Wireless and Kyocera Wireless Corp. today announced the immediate availability of the KPC680 ExpressCard(TM) with CDMA2000 1x Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A (Rev. A) technology. The KPC680 ExpressCard is available now through business sales channels and online at www.verizonwireless.com; it will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, including those in Circuit City, on Nov. 30.The new KPC680 will allow Verizon Wireless customers to have faster access to e-mail, corporate data, the Internet and more. Powered by Verizon Wireless' wireless broadband network, which runs on EV-DO Rev. A technology, the KPC680 gives customers increased speed, ...
Posted on 21st November 2007
Under: Kyocera, Verizon |

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (SANYO) announces that it has reached a basic agreement to continue further negotiations with Kyocera Corporation (Kyocera) regarding the transfer of SANYO's mobile phone business, upon resolutions settled in each company's respective Boards of Directors meetings held today. In accordance with the agreement reached in today's meetings, SANYO has granted Kyocera priority negotiating rights, and both companies have signed a contract signifying this basic agreement. Details of the agreement are as follows.1. Objective of the Basic Agreement
SANYO, along with the current Mid-term Management Plan (FY2005 - ...
Posted on 12th October 2007
Under: Kyocera, Sanyo |

Kyocera Wireless Corp., a leading global manufacturer of CDMA wireless phones and devices, and Cricket Communications, Inc., the operating subsidiary of Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ:LEAP - News), and a leading provider of unlimited wireless services, today announced the introduction of the Kyocera Lingo, a versatile clamshell handset with a full QWERTY keypad available for the first time in the U.S.The Lingo features a high-end ergonomic design, opening lengthwise to reveal the keypad ideal for text-messaging fanatics. It also offers a host of other features, including Bluetooth wireless technology, a 1.3 megapixel camera, voice ...
Posted on 1st October 2007
Under: Kyocera |

"Japan's Sanyo Electric is entering the final stage of talks with Kyocera to sell its mobile phone operations, sources close to the matter said Friday."
Posted on 16th September 2007
Under: Kyocera, Sanyo |
Kyocera Corporation (President: Makoto Kawamura) announced that it is to commercialize W51K, as a new model for au. The product is adding to au's new models released today.
W51K is a slim one-seg mobile phone that allows the user to enjoy the one segment broadcasting programs with its 2.7-inch large-screen W-QVGA liquid crystal display and powerful, high-quality sound. A front media key, located on the front of the handset, is for smart-and-easy operation of media functions such as one-seg and LISMO. Additionally, the terminal can use the woofer-equipped desktop charger popular from W41K and W43K, which now also supports powerful and high quality sound of one-seg ...
Posted on 20th January 2007
Under: Kyocera |
Kyocera Corporation (President: Makoto Kawamura) and its group companies are exhibiting at the ITU 2006, held from December 4 to 8 in Hong Ko

ng, with the focus on a display of CDMA mobile handsets. The products in the booth have been selected to present Kyocera's 'design concept' towards the mobile communication terminals.
Since the release of its first mobile phone - the HP-111 (for analog TAC system) - in 1991, Kyocera has put the emphasis firmly on the development of 'user-friendly' terminals. "
Design for Use is the concept for the development of our mobile phones," says Yasuyuki Yamamoto, ...
Posted on 6th December 2006
Under: Kyocera |
Taking on the competition this season is Virgin Mobile's Slider(TM) Sonic by Kyocera Wireless, the first music phone in the wireless provider's line-up. The Slider Sonic -- which comes with a 32MB microSD(TM) memory card, stereo headphones and a USB cable -- operates as a phone, MP3 player, video recorder, camera and all-around best mate. With a range of multimedia features and no long-term contract obligations, it is the music phone for teens this holiday season.Get Crunk! It's All About the Music
A must-have for music lovers, customers will never want to take their hands off this Virgin! Users can download their favorite songs on the ...
Posted on 27th September 2005
Under: Kyocera, Memory, Multimedia, Music, Uncategorized |
The SD Card Association (SDA) today announced the final approval of the microSD specification that is now available for immediate use. The microSD card, the world’s smallest removable storage card provides full compatibility and interoperability with current SD devices. The card is fully compatible with SanDisk’s TransFlash™ cards, over 5 million of which have shipped to date and is supported in 40+ handsets announced by manufacturers such as Motorola, Samsung, LG, Kyocera, and Sagem.In the mobile phone market, a small sized memory card is needed by handset vendors to provide memory expansion with the least impact on overall size. The addition of digital audio and ...
Posted on 13th July 2005
Under: Kyocera, LG, Memory, Motorola, Sagem, Samsung |