TELUS and Samsung Electronics Canada introduce advanced multimedia device for Wireless High Speed network

    TELUS and Samsung Electronics Canada today
    announced the exclusive Canadian availability of the Samsung A950 featuring
    access to TELUS Mobile Music, TELUS Mobile TV integrated MP3
    capabilities, Bluetooth support, 1.3 megapixel digital camera, video
    recorder and expandable memory and operating on the leading-edge Wireless High
    Speed network.

    “The Samsung A950 provides clients with the convenience of getting
    advanced information and entertainment services anywhere, anytime all in an
    attractive package,” said Robert Blumenthal, TELUS’ Senior Vice President of
    Products and Services. “TELUS continues to lead the telecommunications
    industry by delivering the coolest new products and services on our fastest
    network.”

    “We are excited to partner with TELUS to offer the Samsung A950,” said
    Robert Parker, Vice President, Wireless Terminals Division, Samsung
    Electronics Canada. “Paired with the TELUS Wireless High Speed network, the
    Samsung A950 provides the ultimate mobile experience for Canadians
    on-the-move, including downloading music or watching TV clips.”

    The Samsung A950, operating on TELUS’ Wireless High Speed network takes
    the wait out of downloading music with TELUS Mobile Music, watching TV with
    TELUS Mobile TV, surfing the Internet and downloading large files, including
    images, ringtones, games and software applications. Clients can also access
    these advanced data services with the Samsung A950 on the national 1X network
    at average speeds of 144 kbps.

    TELUS’ Wireless High Speed network offers typical download speeds of 400
    to 700 kbps and a top speed of up to 2.4 Mbps. Based on the CDMA 1xEVDO
    standard, Wireless High Speed is available in Vancouver, Whistler, Calgary,
    Fort McMurray, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Mont-Tremblant, St. Jovite
    and Quebec City, and is expected to roll out to more urban centres in 2006.

    The Samsung A950 also features a built-in MP3 player, a 1.3 megapixel
    digital camera with flash and zoom, video capabilities, integrated
    Bluetooth(R) technology for wireless compatible headsets or hands-free car
    kits and optional 1GB micro SD memory card for storing a wide range of music,
    video, photo and other files.

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