SPRINT INTRODUCES MOTOROLA DEBUT I856 IDEN PHONE

Today Sprint launched the Motorola Debut 1856, a push-to-talk enabled iDEN (Integrated Digital Enhanced Network) phone. The new device delivers not only instant communication between two people or a group of people, but also comes with the ability to switch from an active push-to-talk call to a voice call with the push of a button.The phone will include basic functionality and features and sports an MP3 player, a 1.3 megapixel camera, and Bluetooth technology. Users also have access to calendars, pictures, and location-based information.

Additional features include: video recording capabilities, 3.5 mm standard audio jack, Stereo Bluetooth, GPS receiver, Text Messaging, MicrosSD memory card slot with support for up to 8GB of additional storage space, Speakerphone, voice dialing, media player, Direct Connect button, Pre-loaded applications (Sprint Mobile Email & SME-W, TeleNav Navigation, NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile and NFL Mobile Live), Multimedia Messaging Service, and more.

The new phone is available for purchase with Nextel Direct Connect calling plans via all Sprint sales channels, and has been priced at only $99.99 upon the signing of a two-year contract agreement with the carrier and after a $50 mail-in rebate.