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Kyocera Wireless Corp. Introduces the Kyocera 2135
URL(s): Kyocera
SAN DIEGO, June 25, 2001--Kyocera Wireless Corp. (NYSE:KYO) today unveiled
the Kyocera
2135, a tri-mode code division multiple access (CDMA) wireless phone targeted at first-time wireless users
and the youth
market.
The affordable Kyocera 2135 features changeable faceplates in a variety of transparent colors, including
Glass Green,
Electric Blue and Crystal Orange, to name just a few. The phone also offers up to 15 different ring tones
and innovative
and popular applications such as Short Message Service (SMS) and Internet access. The Kyocera 2135 is
expected to
be commercially available in fall 2001.
The Kyocera 2135 offers a number of features that historically were found only in more expensive phones,
such as an
improved ergonomic design for maximum user comfort. The 2135 supports two-way Short Messaging
Service (SMS),
allowing users to send and receive text messages from the phone (as supported by their respective carriers).
The 2135
comes standard with a silent, vibrating alert and a contact directory to store up to 100 names, addresses,
notes and
phone numbers. The Kyocera 2135 also offers Web access using Wireless Applications Protocol (WAP)
browsers and
the ability to send and receive e-mail.
"Today's young wireless users are very tech savvy and they expect high-performance phones at an
affordable price,"
said Masahiro Inoue, president and CEO of Kyocera Wireless Corp. "The Kyocera 2135 is our answer to
the demand
we've received from customers and carriers alike. With this phone's improved ergonomics and expanded
features, we
believe Kyocera has once again raised the bar for others in this category."
The Kyocera 2135 is a tri-mode CDMA handset, using CDMA PCS (1900 MHz), CDMA cellular (800
MHz), and analog
(800 MHz AMPS) technologies. The phone features a 5-line, full bit-map display and a 4-way navigation
key for easy
menu access. It measures approximately 5.1 x 1.9 x 1.0 inches and weighs approximately 4.5 ounces. A
lithium-ion
battery provides up to 4 hours of talk time or up to 6.25 days of standby time in digital mode.
Available accessories will include both portable and installed hands-free car kits; chargers for auto, travel
and desktop
use; data connectivity kits for personal computers and Palm PDAs; and a leather case.
About Kyocera Wireless Corp.
Kyocera Wireless Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyocera International Inc. (KII), the North
American
headquarters and holding company of Kyocera Corp. KII established Kyocera Wireless Corp. after
acquiring
QUALCOMM Incorporated's CDMA consumer wireless phone business in February 2000. Kyocera
Wireless Corp.
incorporates QUALCOMM's CDMA technology in the development and manufacture of wireless phones
and accessories
for customers worldwide. For more information on Kyocera Wireless Corp., please visit our Web site at
http://www.kyocera-wireless.com.
Kyocera Corp., the parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a
producer of
advanced ceramics. By combining these engineered materials with metals and plastics, and integrating
them with other
technologies, Kyocera has become a leading supplier of telecommunications equipment, semiconductor
packages,
electronic components, cameras, laser printers, copiers, solar energy systems and industrial ceramics.
During the year
ended March 31, 2001, Kyocera Corporation's consolidated net sales totaled 1.285 trillion yen (US$10.2
billion) with net
income of 219.5 billion yen (US$1.742 billion). Kyocera Corporation has been recognized by
IndustryWeek magazine as
one of "The World's 100 Best-Managed Companies."
Kyocera is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corp. QUALCOMM is a registered trademark of
QUALCOMM
Incorporated.
CONTACT: Kyocera Wireless Corp.
Rick Goetter, 858/882-2722
rgoetter@kyocera-wireless.com
or
Fleishman-Hillard for Kyocera
John Chier, 619/235-9995
chierj@fleishman.com
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