Add a Splash of Color with Fully Loaded Handset From LG and Verizon Wireless

Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, the nation's largest wireless provider and a leader in mobile data, and LG Mobile Phones, today announce the availability of the new VX4400 handset. The VX4400 combines the technical innovation, style and advanced features of an LG mobile phone with the superior performance and capabilities of Verizon Wireless' nationwide network and Get It Now(SM) service.

Color is key with the VX4400, which offers a wireless fireworks show with its 65K-STN color internal LCD display, brilliant blue backlit keypad and LG's signature color-personalized caller ID with up to 10 different colors -- users can choose red for a spouse, blue for friends and green for co-workers.

Created to combine business and pleasure, the VX4400 supports Get It Now from Verizon Wireless, which lets consumers download entertainment, games and business applications over the air anytime. The new handset will soon be available on the Express Network(SM), Verizon Wireless' high-speed wireless data network service that offers speeds between 40 to 60 kilobits per second (kbps) and bursts of up to 144 kbps -- similar to or better than a home dial- up PC connection. A mobile connectivity kit is required for use with a laptop.

The VX4400 offers the following additional features:

* Full-color customizable internal LCD screen (8 wallpapers, 4 theme colors, 2 font sizes and 5 font colors)
* E911 emergency location capable
* Openwave UP 4.1 Web browser
* Voice activated dialing
* Up to 1.5 MB downloadable flash memory
* 2-way short messaging service
* One-touch memo (4 minutes)
* Internal USB capable
* 26 ringer tones
* CMX MIDI sound for ringers and games
* 5-way navigation key
* Scheduler/calendar
* 99 speed dial entries
* Phone book (199 entries x 5)

Offered for $199.99 with a two-year customer agreement, the VX4400 is available online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/ and at Verizon Wireless' 1,300 Communications Stores and RadioShack locations nationwide.

More information on LG Mobile Phones can be found at http://www.lgmobilephones.com/ .

Source: Verizon Wireless; LG Mobile Phones