Samsung SGH-t409 Supporting Innovative T-Mobile Hotspot @Home Launched

Samsung SGH-t409 Samsung Telecommunications America has announced the availability of the first mobile phone, the SGH-t409, which supports T-Mobile HotSpot @Home.

The t409 flawlessly makes and receives calls over a home Wi-Fi network with T-Mobile HotSpot @Home. When T-Mobile HotSpot @Home customers leave home or a T-Mobile HotSpot, their calls seamlessly transfer onto T-Mobile’s GSM/GPRS/EDGE wireless network.

The flip phone, exclusive to T-Mobile, provides Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth wireless technology, built-in 1.3 megapixel camera with digital zoom, and picture and ringer caller ID

Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president, Samsung, comments, “Samsung is proud to have worked closely with T-Mobile to develop one of the first products to launch with T-Mobile HotSpot @Home.” Adding, “The t409 provides consumers with a stylish, Wi-Fi enabled phone, delivering great in-home coverage when packaged with T-Mobile HotSpot @Home.”

The customers can enjoy excellent mobile coverage and unlimited nationwide calling over their Wi-Fi network through t490 and T-Mobile HotSpot @Home. The same advantages also extend to all T-Mobile’s nearly 8,500 HotSpot locations across U.S.

“We have worked closely with Samsung to ensure T-Mobile HotSpot @Home and the Samsung t409 work seamlessly together, giving customers the best experience possible when making and receiving voice calls at home over Wi-Fi, or on T-Mobile’s nationwide wireless network. Our customers get a revolutionary service and a cool-looking phone for the ultimate mobile experience,” said Mike Selman, director of product marketing, T-Mobile USA.

The key features of the Samsung SGH-t409 mobile phone are:

  • T-Mobile myFaves(SM) enabled
  • Network Address Book
  • Multi-media messaging capabilities
  • SMS, MMS, EMS
  • Instant Messaging: AOL(R), ICQ, Yahoo!(R) Instant Messaging and Windows Live
  • Speakerphone
  • Tri-Band (850/1800/1900 MHz)
  • Internal Display: 128 x 160 Pixels, 65K TFT LCD, 1.77″
  • Dimensions: 3.54″ x 1.85″ x .77″
  • Weight: 3.1 ounces (with standard battery)