Update On Europe's First i-Mode Wireless Phone

The TS21i is an innovative and easy to use mobile phone featuring a central navigation ball and a large colour screen all contained in a compact and stylish design. The phone is currently being sold by KPN Mobile in the Netherlands, E-Plus in Germany and Bouygues Telecom in France.

The TS21i offers one touch access to i-mode™ services - allowing users to experience colourful new content and services via their mobile phone.

The TS21i has been designed in Europe for consumers wishing to combine a feature rich, easy to use mobile experience with a modern and stylish phone.

Commenting at the launch of the new phone, Seiji Yasunaga, General Manager of Toshiba’s European Mobile Communications Division said: “The TS21i brings together our technical experience in the advanced Japanese mobile market, with a sleek and stylish design. The large colour screen and one touch access to i-mode makes this a “must have” phone for the discerning mobile user.

“Since we announced our intention to produce mobile phones for the European market, we have been working hard to ensure that our first product not only looks great but is also easy to learn and use. Combined with the colourful and ever developing i-mode services offered by KPN Mobile, we believe that TS21i will be the first in a long line of successful handsets from Toshiba for the European mobile market.”

Peter van Delft, Director i-mode Office of KPN Mobile said: “Toshiba has a great brand in electronic devices and we believe that the TS21i will help to bring the benefits of i-mode to more and more people. We are confident that the TS21i will be a significant factor in helping us achieve our targets.”

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