GUPP Technologies, Inc., the premier technology solution provider
for IP smart mobile communication and entertainment devices, today
announced the launch of its Phreedom IP centric smartphone. Designed
for consumers and cost-conscious businesses, Phreedom is the world's
first open, SIP-based, Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi)/GSM mobile phone.
GUPP's premier offering provides unparalleled freedom on-the-go and
drastically reduced roaming charges for a lower phone bill.
With Phreedom, users can seamlessly switch to VoIP-based calling
when in roaming, avoiding excessive long-distance charges that are
accumulated when making incoming, outgoing and voicemail calls.
Phreedom puts the power of VoIP in the palm of the user's hand.
As businesses are relying more on hand-held mobile devices,
smartphones will need to offer more than traditional voice
communications. Phreedom provides added capabilities such as browsing
the Internet, downloading music and sending and receiving e-mail. It
also features VoIP, Wi-Fi and GSM technologies. These advanced mobile
technologies combined with Phreedom's disruptive technology gives
users the ultimate connection experience anytime, anywhere.
"The convergence of VoIP and mobile has been a long time coming
and while many barriers still remain, innovative organizations like
GUPP are paving the way towards the development and availability of
true dual-mode phones," said Jeff Pulver, VoIP pioneer and founder of
Pulver.com.
GUPP Technologies was founded in 2006 with the mission to
introduce a mobile device that would enhance the consumer experience
by solving frustrating and costly end-user pain points. GUPP is the
only company with products based on the world's first completely open
mobile Linux system platform, developed by a la Mobile.
"Phreedom offers dramatic cost savings through VoIP calls, an
easy-to-use browser for fast, reliable Internet access, voice call
continuity and long battery life--the holy grail for IP centric mobile
devices," said Sanjay Varma, CEO of GUPP Technologies. "With the
mobile device market exploding, GUPP is bringing to market the first
IP centric dual-mode smartphone to deliver a satisfying user
experience."
Availability
Phreedom will be available in Q2 of 2007.
About GUPP Technologies, Inc.
Co-founded by Sanjay Varma and Guy Tessens, GUPP Technologies,
Inc. is a premier technology solution provider for IP smart mobile
communication and entertainment devices. GUPP is the only company with
products based on the world's first completely open mobile Linux
system platform. The company's products comply with industry standards
while using the "best of class" software components from third party
and open source partners. GUPP combines elegant solutions, an
outstanding user experience, and a unique focus on WiFi connectivity
to produce dramatic cost savings in voice and data communications.
GUPP Technologies, Inc. is headquartered in Penang, Malaysia. For more
information, please visit www.gupp.com.
