GoAmerica Broadens Distribution to Deaf Consumers Through Developer License Agreement With Danger, Inc.
16 September 2004 - 4:10AM
PR Newswire (US)
GoAmerica Broadens Distribution to Deaf Consumers Through Developer
License Agreement With Danger, Inc. Upgraded Software Suite and new
Relay Application Deliver Enhanced Communication Options for
T-Mobile Sidekick Users HACKENSACK, N.J., Sept. 15
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GoAmerica(R)
(NASDAQ:GOAMNASDAQ:andNASDAQ:GOAMC) today announced it has expanded
distribution of two communications applications through a new
developer license agreement with Danger, Inc. The applications
provide deaf consumers with additional communication options, and
can now be downloaded wirelessly to the T-Mobile Sidekick, a device
created by Danger, currently being sold nationwide through T-Mobile
USA. The GoAmerica applications now available are a new wireless
relay application and WyndPower 2.0. The relay application can be
downloaded through the T-Mobile Sidekick's online catalog, and
enables deaf consumers to wirelessly make relay calls throughout
the U.S. WyndPower 2.0 adds the ability to make live TTY calls,
summon roadside assistance, and conduct live device-to-device
conversations, right from the T-Mobile Sidekick. "One of
GoAmerica's goals is to maximize the number of potential customers
who have access to our value-added services," said Joe Karp, vice
president of marketing for GoAmerica. "Having our applications
directly accessible on the popular T-Mobile Sidekick represents an
important step in the distribution of our communication solutions."
"GoAmerica continues to develop communication solutions that expand
communication accessibility for people who are deaf or hard of
hearing," said Mark Fisher, senior vice president of marketing and
business development for Danger, Inc. "We're delighted with the
response to the T-Mobile Sidekick within the deaf and hard of
hearing communities, and GoAmerica's new applications only enhance
the value for these customers." Deaf and Hard of Hearing Consumers
Gain Important Communication Tools WyndPower 2.0 is a subscription
service that enhances the wireless relay application, providing a
variety of tailored communication options for deaf and hard of
hearing consumers. These services include: Live TTY Conversations:
This newest communication feature enables users to make live TTY
calls right from the wireless device. Users can dial any TTY number
in their address book, or enter a number directly for one-time
dialing. Receiving TTY calls is just as easy, and at the end of the
conversation, the conversation text can be cut, pasted, saved or
emailed. TTY Messaging. When there isn't time for a live TTY
conversation, users can simply send a message to a TTY, similar to
how a user would send an email. Like the live TTY feature, users
can send a message to any TTY number in their address book, or type
a number directly into the application. TTY callers can leave
messages for WyndPower users just as easily. Voice Messaging.
WyndPower provides unlimited operator-assisted messaging. A hearing
person simply dials a toll-free number, gives the operator the
WyndPower user's wireless address and the message to be sent. The
operator then sends the message to the WyndPower user. AAA Access.
WyndPower users who are also AAA Auto Club members can summon AAA
Emergency Roadside Service directly from their wireless device.
Pager-to-Pager Chat. Enables users to initiate a live chat
conversation between pagers. T-Mobile Sidekick users can chat with
each other, as well as with users of the WyndTell wireless service.
Pager-to-Pager Chat provides another text-based, interactive
communication option for mobile consumers. InSight Cinema Movie
Information. InSight Cinema (http://www.insightcinema.org/) is the
largest provider of open-captioned films in the U. S. WyndPower
users can get information about open-captioned movies playing in
their local area, delivered directly to their wireless device.
"These applications were designed specifically for the T-Mobile
Sidekick, and pre-release feedback has been very positive on their
ease-of-use and their overall value to the user," added Karp. Both
applications are compatible with the black and white and color
versions of the T-Mobile Sidekick, as well as with the upcoming
T-Mobile Sidekick II. Pricing and Availability The wireless relay
application and WyndPower 2.0 are available now for T- Mobile
Sidekick users. For more information on the wireless relay
application, visit http://www.goamerica.com/ or
http://www.goamerica.com/ASLupdate for information translated into
American Sign Language (ASL). WyndPower 2.0 costs $9.95 per month,
with a one-time $10 activation fee. For more information on
installation requirements for WyndPower, visit
http://www.goamerica.com/wp Current WyndPower users who have the
T-Mobile Sidekick will automatically receive the WyndPower 2.0
update for free. Visit http://www.goamerica.com/wp for details.
About Danger, Inc. Danger provides a complete solution that enables
wireless carriers to offer innovative and affordable voice and data
products to consumers over next-generation wireless networks.
Today, this solution includes: the hiptop Data Services Framework-a
back-end service delivery infrastructure; the hiptop Development
Platform-a platform for the development of mobile applications
using industry standard development tools; and the hiptop Device
Design-a hardware design for a wireless all-in-one device that may
be customized and branded by wireless operators. Founded in January
2000, Danger is a privately held company backed by leading venture
capital firms and corporate investors. Danger is based in Palo
Alto, Calif. Additional information about the company is available
at http://www.danger.com/. About GoAmerica GoAmerica is a leading
provider of wireless telecommunications services for people with
hearing loss. The Company's vision is to improve the quality of
life for people who are deaf or hard of hearing by being their
premier provider of innovative communication services. WyndTell(R)
-- a GoAmerica service -- is the wireless service of choice for
thousands of deaf consumers across the U. S., and was recognized
for Excellence in Universal Design and Technology, by the
California Governor's Committee for the Employment of Disabled
Persons. For more information, visit http://www.goamerica.com/ or
contact GoAmerica directly at TTY 201-527-1520, voice 201-996-1717.
The statements contained in this news that are not based on
historical fact are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning
of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of
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"estimate," "anticipate," "continue," or similar terms, variations
of such terms or the negative of those terms. Such forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not
limited to: (i) our limited operating history; (ii) our ability to
successfully manage our strategic alliance with EarthLink; (iii)
our dependence on EarthLink to provide billing, customer and
technical support to certain of our subscribers; (iv) our ability
to respond to the rapid technological change of the wireless data
industry and offer new services; (v) our dependence on wireless
carrier networks; (vi) our ability to respond to increased
competition in the wireless data industry; (vii) our ability to
integrate acquired businesses and technologies; (viii) our ability
to generate revenue growth; (ix) our ability to increase or
maintain gross margins, profitability, liquidity and capital
resources; and (x) difficulties inherent in predicting the outcome
of regulatory processes. Such risks and others are more fully
described in the Risk Factors set forth in our filings with the
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reference to GoAmerica, Inc. and its subsidiaries. "GoAmerica" and
"WyndTell" are registered trademarks of GoAmerica. "Go.Web," is
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their respective owners. DATASOURCE: GoAmerica CONTACT: Joe Karp of
GoAmerica, Voice: +1-201-527-1518, TTY: +1-201-527-1520, ; or Ilya
Welfeld, Voice: +1-201-696-9076, Email: Web site:
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