Motorola and Sprint Unveil Affordable PCS Vision Phone

April 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For consumers who want mobility without the added cost, Motorola, Inc. and Sprint today have unveiled the Sprint PCS Phone C290 by Motorola. The C290 is the first Sprint PCS Vision-enabled phone from Motorola. With its large, vibrant display, soft-touch exterior and sleek, compact design, the C290 is ideal for consumers who want a stylish phone and the conveniences of voice communication, SMS Text Messaging, and Sprint PCS Vision services to help them stay connected.

"The C290 by Motorola is an ideal phone for consumers looking for value in their mobile device," said Oliver Valente, senior vice president product development, Sprint Nextel. "The C290 is Motorola's first phone to support Sprint PCS Vision and it paves the path for future mobile phone possibilities between the two companies."

With Sprint PCS Vision, customers can personalize the C290 by downloading the latest images, ringers, games, and other applications. It's these compelling Sprint services* that enable consumers to reflect their unique interests and enjoy hours of entertainment on the go.

"The entry-level C290 puts us back in the game with Sprint and we couldn't be more thrilled," said Ron Garriques, president of Mobile Devices, Motorola. "This is a great opportunity to deliver wickedly cool products to Sprint and its customers, and we're confident that there's much more to come through this renewed relationship."

Motorola will be showcasing the new C290 as part of Motorola's rapidly evolving vision of Seamless Mobility during CTIA Wireless 2006 in Booth 2606. For additional information on the Motorola C290, please visit www.hellomoto.com.

Pricing And Availability

The Motorola C290 is available at Sprint Stores nationwide and online at www.sprint.com for $179.99 or $29.99 after rebate.

SOURCE Motorola, Inc.