Spell it Out: Rogers Wireless Launches Quick MSG'N Phones

Rogers Wireless, has unveiled three new handsets to Canada. The Samsung PROPEL, Samsung GRAVITY and LG Neon. These quick messaging phones are designed with the text-happy customer in mind, for easy text or picture messaging, instant messaging or mobile email.

“Rogers is thrilled to bring these exclusive quick messaging handsets to the Canadian market to better serve the needs of our customers who are heavy texters,” said John Boynton, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Rogers Wireless. “Rogers Wireless customers sent and received over 1.2 billion text messages in January 2009 alone. With the introduction of the Samsung PROPEL, Samsung GRAVITY and LG Neon, our customers will be able to choose how and when they communicate, to suit their busy on-the-go lifestyles, at an affordable price point.”

Featuring a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard and 3G capabilities (up to 3.6Mbps download speeds) on Canada’s fastest mobile network, the Samsung PROPEL is the perfect phone for messaging and browsing the mobile web.

Other features of the Samsung PROPEL include:

• Large 2.2” screen for easy message viewing and menu navigation
• HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) services from Rogers Wireless, such as Video on Demand and Radio on Demand
• Embedded MobileMail email and IM applications
• Expandable memory up to 8GB
• Available in red and white or blue and black

The Samsung GRAVITY is a stylish bar phone with slide-out QWERTY keyboard.

Other features of the Samsung GRAVITY include:

• 1.3 megapixel camera with video recording
• Embedded multimedia player
• Embedded MobileMail email and IM applications
• Expandable memory up to 4GB
• Available in white and teal or grey and green

The LG Neon is a quick messaging phone with a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard and a unique touch screen for dialing, making it easy to place calls directly from the face of the phone.

Other features of the LG Neon include:

• 2.0 megapixel camera with video capture
• Threaded SMS for tracking your conversations
• Embedded MobileMail email and IM applications
• Music Player with expandable microSD port (up to 4GB)
• Available in stunning pink or grey

Pricing and availability:

The Samsung PROPEL is available from $49.99 on a three-year term plan, while the Samsung GRAVITY and LG Neon each sell from $29.99 on a three-year term plan. All three devices are exclusive to Rogers. To complement these devices, Rogers is offering exclusive Messaging Bundles including text, picture/video messaging, MobileMail email and instant messaging, from $10 a month, which can be added to any rate plan. Mega Value plans offering voice, unlimited text, picture/video messaging, MobileMail email and instant messaging start at $35 a month. Click here for more information

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