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Orange Launch 3G Services in UK and France |
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Written by Brody
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Monday, 06 December 2004 |
Orange have officially launched their 3G service to the public! Read the official press release as well as handset information below (no Smartphone yet but hopefully sometie in the near future!).
I can confirm that Orange's initial lineup of 3G handsets is as follows (for phone specs scroll to bottom of article):
Sony Ericsson Z1010
Sanyo S750
LG U8150
Samsung Z107
And Coming Soon...
Nokia 6630
Motorola C975
PRESS RELEASE
06 December 2004
ORANGE ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEXT GENERATION CONSUMER HANDSETS AND SERVICES
Orange delivers 3G to consumers, offering:
- UKÂ’s broadest 2G/3G integrated network: 3G coverage available to 70% of the UK population with seamless 2G/3G handover
- Most comprehensive handset launch portfolio: Four available on day of launch, two to follow shortly
- Faster, personalised access to Orange World, with Orange also opening up the mobile Internet: exclusive video entertainment and information services, email, and Internet access
- Dynamic new communications services: Orange Video Calling comes with Orange Video Answerphone
- Aggressive “Early Adopter” tariffs: 12 month contracts start from just £30 per month which includes voice, text, Orange Video Calling, Orange World, Internet and email access
- Dedicated customer services support: Free 24-hour 3G customer services hotline and more than 2,000 phone trainers in Orange shops nationwide
3G Roaming and UK network interoperability from launch: video call with friends and family regardless of 3G network provider
Click here for the full press release.
Below is the long list of specifications of each of the phones listed above:
Sony Ericsson Z1010
Advanced features
• 3G handset
• Access to entertainment and information services via Orange World
• Clamshell design with front and inside screen
• Support for video clips and video calling
• Mobile Internet browsing
• Two integrated digital cameras
• Video Streaming
• Java (MIDP2.0)
Cool Sounds
• Choice of polyphonic ringtones
• MP3
Useful Connectivity Options
• Bluetooth
• Infrared
• USB
• Orange Sync
Technical specifications
• Dimensions: (98.7x54x29 mm)
• Weight: 144g
• Dual band
• Screen colours: 65k TFT internal display, 4k external display
• Standby time: 195 hours
• WAP browser (Wap2.0)
WhatÂ’s in the box?
• Handset
• Battery
• USIM
• Charger
• Stereo headset
• CD-ROM
• 32MB Memory Stick DuoTM
• Sync Data Cable
• Orange user guide
Sanyo S750
Advanced features
• 3G handset exclusive to Orange
• Access to entertainment and information services via Orange World
• Plug into a printer and print photos directly from the handset
• Slider phone design
• 1.3 mega pixel camera
• Support for video calling
• Progressive download with Video Clips
• WAP browsing
• Video Streaming
• Java (MIDP2.0)
Cool Sounds
• Choice of ringtones
Useful Connectivity Options
• Bluetooth
• Infrared
• USB
Technical specifications
• Dimensions: (50x108x22mm)
• Weight: 125grams
• Quad band
• Screen colours: 260k colour screen
• Built in SD Card slot
• Standby time: 192 hours
• WAP browser (wap2.0)
WhatÂ’s in the box?
• Handset
• Battery
• USIM
• Charger
• Hands free kit
• CD-ROM
• Orange user guide
LG U8150
Advanced features
• 3G handset exclusive to Orange
• Access to entertainment and information services via Orange World
• Clamshell design with front and inside screen
• Support for video calling
• Progressive download for video clips
• Integrated digital camera
• Mobile Internet browsing
• Video Streaming
• Java (MIDP2.0)
Cool Sounds
• Choice of 64 polyphonic ringtones
Useful Connectivity Options
• Infrared
• USB
Technical specifications
• Dimensions: (50x99.2x24.4mm)
• Weight: 126grams
• Dual band
• Screen colours: 260k internal colour screen; 64k external screen
• Standby time: 146 hours
• Talktime : 3 hours 2G Talk time / 2 hours 3G Talk time
• WAP browser (wap2.0)
WhatÂ’s in the box?
• Handset
• Battery
• USIM
• Charger
• Stereo headset
• Sync data cable
• CD-ROM
• Orange user guide
Samsung Z107
Advanced features
• 3G handset
• Access to entertainment and information services via Orange World
• Clamshell design with front and inside screen
• Support for video clips and video calling
• Mobile Internet browsing
• Integrated swivel digital camera
• Video Streaming
• Java (MIDP2.0)
Cool Sounds
• Choice of polyphonic ringtones
Useful Connectivity Options
• Infrared
• USB
Technical specifications
• Dimensions: (89x48x25 mm)
• Weight: 115g
• Screen colours: 262k TFT internal display, 65k external display
• WAP browser (Wap2.0)
WhatÂ’s in the box?
• Handset
• Two batteries
• USIM
• Charger
• Headset
• CD-ROM
• Sync Data Cable
• Orange user guide
Nokia 6630
Coming soon
Advanced features
• 3G handset
• Access to entertainment and information services via Orange World
• 1.3 mega pixel camera
• Support for video calling
• Mobile Internet browsing
• Video Streaming
• Java (MIDP2.0)
Cool Sounds
• Download Music Player and choose from a list of thousands of music tracks
• Remix tracks with Fireplayer and create your own ringtones
• Choice of ringtones
Useful Connectivity Options
• Bluetooth
• USB
Technical specifications
• Dimensions: (54x109x20mm)
• Weight: 125grams
• Screen colours: 65,536k colour screen
• Built in MultiMediaCard slot
• WAP browser (wap2.0)
WhatÂ’s in the box?
• Handset
• Battery
• MultiMediaCard
• USIM
• Charger
• Hands free kit
• CD-ROM
• Orange user guide
Motorola C975
Coming soon
Advanced features
• Access to entertainment and information services via Orange World
• Wireless Village Instant Messaging
• VGA camera, 3x zoom, CIF camera for P2P
• Audio/video streaming, capture, download and playback
• Built-in speaker phone
Cool Sounds
• Choice of ringtones
Useful Connectivity Options
• Bluetooth
• USB
Technical specifications
• J2ME ™, MIDP2.0
• G4, WMV, WMA, MP3, AAC, MIDI, Real, XMF compatible
• Screen colours: MPE1.9” TFT display, 176x220, 65K colour screen
WhatÂ’s in the box?
• Handset
• Battery
• USIM
• Charger
• Hands free kit
• CD-ROM
• Orange user guide
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