U.S. Cellular To Sell Kyocera SoHo Phone

U.S. Cellular is the first wireless company in the United States to offer the Kyocera SoHo which is a color flip phone.

The “clamshell” handset features a speakerphone, two-way messaging, predictive text messaging, large keys for rapid entry and productivity tools including a robust contact directory, calculator, scheduler, alarm clock and more. The handset has a 65,000-color display and is easyedge enabled (BREW 2.1) to allow for easy downloading of games and ringtones.

The tri-mode handset features a black removable flip cover with horizontal external caller ID for easy viewing as well as an angled, asymmetrical design on the bottom of the phone for a snug fit in the palm of a hand. Once open, the large keypad offers easy input for text messaging and dialing and incorporates TTY and TDD capabilities for the hearing impaired. Predictive text-input software provides rapid text entry in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and the SoHo sustains up to 3.5 hours of talk and up to 180 hours of CDMA standby time on a standard lithium ion battery. The Kyocera SoHo weighs only 3.52 ounces and measures 4.45″ x 1.89″ x .91.”

The Kyocera SoHo handset is currently available at an introductory rate of $9.95 after a $30 mail in rebate. The SoHo is offered at all U.S. Cellular locations. Specific details on the promotion including additional information on the Kyocera SoHo handset, accessories, and other wireless services are available at U.S. Cellular and authorized dealer retail locations, as well as online at http://www.uscellular.com/ or at http://www.kyocera-wireless.com/.