Global Expansion With Launch of Distinctive “Slim-Series” Mobile Phones

Global Expansion With Launch of Distinctive “Slim-Series” Mobile Phones

8th September , 2005

ASIA : Pantech, one of the world’s leading mobile communications groups - comprised of Pantech&Curitel Communications, Inc., Pantech Co. and Pantech C&I Inc. (“Pantech” hereafter) - today unveiled its premium “Slim-Series” of handsets, as the latest stage in the ongoing expansion of its global scope of operations.

The Slim-Series, which will initially be launched in Russia and subsequently in other global markets, is composed of the PG-1400, PG-1500, PG-3500 and PG-3600 models and is the ideal choice for trend conscious consumers who are looking for a stylish yet slim and durable handset, with an exceptional range of applications.

Sung-Kyu Lee, President & CEO, Pantech Co., said: “For Pantech, the Slim-Series represents a major step forward in mobile technology and design innovation, as the handsets have been built to incorporate essential multi-functional applications and features, without compromising on super slim exteriors and lightweight durability”.

“We feel that this combination marks the Slim-Series handsets out as something different in the mobile phone sector. These handsets are perfectly suited to stylish people, who are looking for phones that provide sophisticated yet user friendly features to compliment their lifestyles,” said Mr. Lee.

Pantech is focused on further expanding its premium image in key markets, such as Russia, where it dominates the high-tier handset sector with 8% market share. As part of the growth of the Pantech brand name, Pantech plans to ramp up its sales and marketing presence across Europe, South America, China, India, and the Middle East over the coming months.

The PG-1500 handset is a light, yet stylishly designed, GSM tri-band clamshell phone, which features a wide 1.8 inch 65K color LCD screen and a 64 polyphonic ringtone and MP3 ringtone. Likewise, the clamshell PG-3500 phone and the PG-3600, a slider model, both feature a diverse range of functions within a slim handset, typifying the emphasis of the Slim-Series on ensuring optimal functionality within a compact frame.

Both the PG-3500 and PG-3600 phones include a 1.3 Mega Pixels CMOS Camera, MPEG 4 camcorder, and MP3 player supported by external memory, as well as Bluetooth/USB and WAP 2.0/JAVA technology, and 64 polyphonic ring tones.

PG-1500 features include:

l Intenna Clamshell

l Thickness 14.8 mm

l Weight 75g

l Main LCD 1.8” 65K CSTN

l 64 polyphonic ringtone/ MP3 ringtone

l UM(SMS,EMS,MMS)

l WAP2.0/JAVA

PG-3500 features include:

l Intenna Clamshell with dual color LCD

l Thickness 15.8 mm

l Weight 75g