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Offered in the U.S. by Cingular Wireless, the new phone
is likely to strongly appeal to trend conscious U.S.
consumers because of its groundbreaking compact yet
stylish design. The Pantech C300 will be a cornerstone
of Pantech’s strategy to increase sales and market
share in North America over the coming year and is the
first branded GSM handset to be launched by Pantech
in the U.S.
Sung Kyu Lee, President & CEO, Pantech Wireless,
Inc., said: “The launch of the C300 in the U.S.
represents a huge step forward in the development of
Pantech as a global brand. The U.S. is one of the most
dynamic mobile markets in the world and we are excited
to be working in partnership with Cingular to introduce
our new and innovative handsets to American users.”
The Pantech C300 phone is just 2.72 inches tall, 1.69
inches wide and only 0.76 inches thick with the flip
closed, yet boasts bright, large font color screens
both inside and out. It is equipped with a VGA camera
with flash and zoom, as well as MP3 ringtones, SMS/MMS/IM
client and e-mail messaging.
Pantech plans to ramp up sales in the U.S. by 20% in 2006,
through a greater focus on developing its brand awareness
in the market place and an increase in direct supplies
to major U.S. service operators. Direct supplies to U.S.
service operators, through regional subsidiary Pantech
Wireless, are expected to account for about 70% of the
company’s exports to the North American market by the
end of this year. |
