Samsung Unveils t629, t619, t509

Samsung and T-Mobile announce the new Samsung SGH-t629, SGH-t619 and SGH-t509 on October 5th, 2006. The super-slim SGH-t629 and SGH-t619 both features VGA camera, 1.3 MP camera, multimedia messaging and MP3 player. Whereas, SGH-t509 features Bluetooth, EDGE connectivity and VGA camera with 4x Zoom. The new three phones available at T-mobile stores or online.

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Samsung and T-Mobile Announce Three New Phones, Each With Its Own Compelling Design

Exclusive Line-Up Supports T-Mobile’s New ‘myFaves’ Experience for
Effortless, Unlimited Any-Network Calling(SM) to the People Who Matter Most

DALLAS and BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ — Samsung
Telecommunications America (Samsung) and T-Mobile USA, Inc. (T-Mobile)
announced the availability of the Samsung SGH-t629, SGH-t619 and SGH-t509s
– three new and distinct handsets that support T-Mobile’s myFaves(SM)
service*, featuring a customizable, fun and easy-to-use phone interface
with unlimited nationwide calling to the five U.S. phone numbers of those
who matter most.**

The t629, a slim slider phone, and the t619, an eye-catching flip
phone, feature a host of multimedia capabilities, including a 1.3 megapixel
camera with zoom, an MP3 player and multimedia messaging. On-the-go
consumers can rely on quad-band technology to keep them connected across
the globe, while Bluetooth(R) wireless technology allows for efficient,
hands-free communication.

The t509s follows its predecessor, the award-winning t509, and puts a
colorful spin on thin with its color upgrade to deep plum. The thin bar
phone features a VGA camera with video capture and advanced messaging
capabilities. High-speed EDGE connectivity and Bluetooth(R) wireless
technology allows consumers to record and share videos, as well as
downloads.*

myFaves from T-Mobile enables users to have five photos or icons on the
home screen of a myFaves-enabled phone that illustrate the five people who
matter most to them*; and with a simple click, have unlimited nationwide
calling to those five ‘Faves.’ These new Samsung slider, flip and bar
phones allow consumers to choose the look that not only fits their personal
style, but also offers services and features to meet their individual
needs.

“This diverse Samsung line-up provides a strong selection of new phones
for customers who want to use the myFaves service,” said Michael Gallelli,
director and head of product marketing, T-Mobile USA. “Moving beyond a ‘one
size fits all’ attitude, customers now can choose the right look of the
phone, from the outside to the inside, to personalize their wireless
experience.”

“Samsung continues to develop quality products that meet the needs of
T- Mobile’s various customers,” said Pete Skaryzynski, senior vice
president, Samsung. “With the launch of this line of slim phones, T-Mobile
customers have their choice of design — with a slider, flip or bar — and
will enjoy an ultra-sleek device integrated with the best features for an
enhanced mobile experience.”

Key features of the t629 include:
— Super-slim slider design: .55″ thin
— T-Mobile myFaves*
— GPRS/EDGE high-speed connectivity
— 1.3 megapixel camera with 4X digital zoom
— Multi-shot, self-timer, effects and frames, brightness adjustment
— Video player (supports MP4 and 3GP)
— Video capture/recorder
— External memory slot (microSD)
— MP3 player
— AOL(R), ICQ, Yahoo!(R), MSN Instant Messaging*
— Bluetooth(R) wireless technology
— Multiple dialing font color options
— USB connectivity
— Display: 176 x 220 Pixel, 262K TFT Color
— Dimensions: 3.89″ x 1.97″ x .55″, 3.2 ounces
— Quad-Band: GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

Key features of the t619 include:
— Ultra-thin clamshell design: .66″ thin
— T-Mobile myFaves*
— GPRS/EDGE high-speed connectivity
— 1.3 megapixel camera with 4X digital zoom
— Multi-shot, self-timer, effects and frames, brightness adjustment
— Video player (supports MP4 and 3GP)
— Video capture/recorder
— MP3 player
— AOL(R), ICQ, Yahoo!(R), MSN Instant Messaging*
— Bluetooth(R) wireless technology
— HiFi Ringers*
— USB connectivity
— Internal Display: 176 x 220 Pixel, 262K TFT Color
— External Display: 96 x 96 Pixel, 4 Gray
— Dimensions: 1.8″ x 3.7″ x .66″, 2.8 ounces
— Quad-Band: GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

Key features of the t509s include:
— Sleek, slim design: .39″ thin
— T-Mobile myFaves*
— Succulent, deep plum color
— GPRS/EDGE high-speed connectivity
— Bluetooth(R) wireless technology support
— VGA camera with 4X digital zoom
— Multi-shot, self-timer, effects and frames, brightness adjustment
— Video capture/recorder
— Video player (supports MP4 and 3GP)
— Up to 7MB internal user memory
— Messaging services: SMS, MMS, EMS*
— AOL(R), ICQ, Yahoo!(R), MSN Instant Messaging*
— Speakerphone
— HiFi Ringers*
— 65K-color TFT main display; 176 x 220 pixels
— Dimensions: 4.6″ x 1.8″ x .39″; 2.5 ounces with standard battery
— Tri-band: 850/1800/1900 MHz
— USB connectivity

The t629, t619 and t509s are available exclusively at select T-Mobile
retail stores and online at http://www.t-mobile.com . For more information,
visit http://www.t-mobile.com or http://www.samsungwireless.com . For more
details on myFaves, please visit http://www.myfaves.com .
* Separate additional charges may apply
** Toll-free and 900 numbers excluded

About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P., a Dallas-based subsidiary of
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless
handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more
information, please visit http://www.samsungwireless.com .

About Samsung
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with
2005 parent company sales of US$56.7 billion and net income of US$7.5
billion. Employing approximately 128,000 people in over 90 offices in 51
countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital
Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor
Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the
fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of
digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones, and TFT-LCDs. For more
information, please visit http://www.samsung.com .

About T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is a member of the
T-Mobile International group, one of the world’s leading companies in
mobile communications, and the mobile telecommunications subsidiary of
Deutsche Telekom AG (NYSE: DT). At the end of June 2006, more than 90
million mobile customers were served by companies of the Deutsche Telekom
group - 23.3 million by T-Mobile USA — all via a common technology
platform based on GSM, the world’s most successful digital wireless
standard. T-Mobile’s innovative wireless products and services help empower
people to connect effortlessly to those who matter most. Multiple
independent research studies continue to rank T-Mobile highest, in numerous
regions throughout the U.S., in wireless call quality and wireless customer
care. For more information, please visit the company’s Web site at
http://www.t-mobile.com . T-Mobile(R) is a federally registered trademark,
and the magenta color is a trademark, of Deutsche Telekom AG. myFaves, the
myFaves design, Who’s in your Fave 5?, unlimited any- network calling, and
Stick Together are service marks of T-Mobile USA, Inc.