ATLANTA, GA. — Cingular is rolling out a new phone from Samsung that is designed to utilize its new high-speed wireless network being deployed across the country.
The Samsung SGH-zx20 model supports Cingular’s 3G high-speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) network that is available in some 60 markets, including Atlanta.
The phone will support various video as well as other multimedia and messaging services.
“As we continue to deploy our advanced 3G network, devices like the Samsung SGH-zx20 will give our customers a much richer experience for multimedia services and high-speed downloads,” said David Christopher, vice president of product management, Cingular Wireless. “The SGH-zx20 helps showcase the benefits of our 3G network-faster access to what our customers care about while on the go, whether it is their favorite entertainment, news or messaging services.”
The phone is also designed to support voice as well as data services simultaneously. It also includes a 1.3 megapixel camera.
For global travelers, the SGH-zx20 also supports four different bands to access international services at 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 1900 MHz.
The phone is $99.99 if purchased with a two-year contract and after a $50 rebate.
The Cingular network offers download speeds of 400 to 700 kilobits per second.
Data service requires a subscription to Cingular’s Media Net plan.
Cingular: www.cingular.com
